Dialogue Editing for Motion Pictures
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Produce professional level dialogue tracks with industry-proven techniques and insights from an Emmy Award winning sound editor. Gain innovative solutions to common dialogue editing challenges such as room tone balancing, noise removal, perspective control, finding and using alternative takes, and even time management and postproduction politics. In Dialogue Editing for Motion Pictures , Second Edition veteran film sound editor John Purcell arms you with classic as well as cutting-edge practices to effectively edit dialogue for film, TV, and video. This new edition offers: A fresh look at production workflows, from celluloid to Digital Cinema, to help you streamline your editing Expanded sections on new software tools, workstations, and dialogue mixing, including mixing "in the box" Fresh approaches to working with digital video and to moving projects from one workstation to another An insider’s analysis of what happens on the set, and how that affects the dialogue editor Discussions about the interweaving histories of film sound technology and film storytelling Eye-opening tips, tricks, and insights from film professionals around the globe A companion website (www.focalpress.com/cw/purcell) with project files and video examples demonstrating editing techniques discussed in the book Don’t allow your dialogue to become messy, distracting, and uncinematic! Do dialogue right with John Purcell’s all-inclusive guide to this essential yet invisible art. Review: Exactly as described & pictured - I haven’t read it yet, but flipped through it enough to know I made a good choice. It’s my next read. Review: Excellent detailed guide to the art - In a world where new technology and software constantly dazzle, John Purcell has given us a text that focuses on art and craft. I found his detailed discussion and diagrams to be extremely helpful--he significantly raised the level of the quality of my current indie film project. I found his discussion on the use of room tone and transitions alone to make this book a winner. My editing experience extends back to the days of tape and razor blades. NLE provides both challenges and opportunities for enhanced creativity and audience engagement. This book deals with both in an art-and-craft context independent of the hardware/software platform in use. Highly recommended for anyone looking to produce high quality finished dialog tracks (or prepare them for a final mix), from indie home studio to a sophisticated Hollywood working environment.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 69 Reviews |
1**S
Exactly as described & pictured
I haven’t read it yet, but flipped through it enough to know I made a good choice. It’s my next read.
D**R
Excellent detailed guide to the art
In a world where new technology and software constantly dazzle, John Purcell has given us a text that focuses on art and craft. I found his detailed discussion and diagrams to be extremely helpful--he significantly raised the level of the quality of my current indie film project. I found his discussion on the use of room tone and transitions alone to make this book a winner. My editing experience extends back to the days of tape and razor blades. NLE provides both challenges and opportunities for enhanced creativity and audience engagement. This book deals with both in an art-and-craft context independent of the hardware/software platform in use. Highly recommended for anyone looking to produce high quality finished dialog tracks (or prepare them for a final mix), from indie home studio to a sophisticated Hollywood working environment.
G**Y
Taught me that I didn't want to dialogue edit
Taught me that I didn't want to dialogue edit.
F**Y
Comprehensive and very helpful
Like all things effected by technology the equipment references and bias against the digital workstation seem a bit dated, especially to new students in this field, but the theory of what makes good dialogue and how to bring it to the screen is pure gold.
C**S
A must for motion picture sound
A great and basic book for understanding the craft of dialoge edition in motion picture and the post production sound process to follow to achieve a professional results in sound editing. A must for all the sound designers and sound engineers out there
R**.
Great!
Thank you. Smooth transaction. Extremely satisfied if a bit long winded.
A**R
Four Stars
Cool!
S**3
great resource to frequently use for dx editors.
a great tool and resource for the blooming dx editor. I began to read this when I graduated from film school where I mostly learned post production. dx editing is another beast so I wanted to sharpen my knowledge. I frequently open this as I’ve marked and highlighted and annotated throughout it. the most helpful parts of this resource are when the writer discusses workflows and collaborative nature between production/post/and producers & directors (aka the human side of things).
A**A
love his humour
Love the humour of this man. makes it so much better to read
S**E
Ottimo!
Ottimo libro scritto in modo chiaro da un professionista del settore!
E**U
Very good and so fun!
I've never laughed that much about that topic. A great read full of real-life exemples. Can't wait for his on-tour show!
R**R
Best book out there!
I read the previous edition 3 years ago before I stared work in post. It was the only book that goes through the edit process step by step. It goes into great detail and gives you tips and tricks to make your life easier. The second time round i am picking up more and more techniques. Great book!
H**R
Great Value
This book is full of great information. I'm primarily a re-recording mixer but sometimes I have to do editing as well, on low budget projects. Much of the info I've just picked up over the years, but this definitely fills all the gaps in my knowledge. I would highly recommend it for anyone involved in sound for picture.
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