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The article offers information on the production of the film "Free in Deed." The author highlights the processes the film producers took to create a perfect shot which was used in the final product of the film including the use cardboard to blow the leaves in one scene, and the careful selection of film locations. Also presented are the various challenges in the production of the film including the editing of scenes and failure of film equipment during production.

An interview with Richard Linklater, director of the film "Boyhood," is presented. When asked about the source of the initial idea for his film, he states that he wanted to tell a story about childhood. He also expands on the actor Ellar Coltrane, who played the character of the kid in the film. He also discusses his worries regarding film crew and cast as the movie took twelve years to complete. He also discusses challenges related to shooting and editing of the film.

The author states that he learned several filmmaking techniques and life lessons during the production of his first film "ESL: English As a Second Language" and further discusses lessons the author learned during the editing of his own movies, probably because he was not able to afford editors and also because the editors were not able to achieve the author's vision. As mentioned, the lessons were related to pre-production of movies, digital imaging and film music.

The article focuses on the experiences of several movie makers related to editing their own films. It presents information on Kyle Patrick Alavarez, director who edits corporate videos. It presents information on Matt Harrison, editor who edits the film "My Little Hollywood," in 16 years in Los Angeles, California.

The article focuses on the top films education programs mentioned in the 10th annual Guide to Film Education. The programs aim at providing well rounded knowledge for screen writing, producing, and editing. It looks at several moviemaking education programs including Art of Film Editing course from Edit Center, Factory Digital Filmmaking Program by Douglas Education Centre, and filmmaking programs offered by Digital Imaging Arts of Boston University. INSET: KEY:.

The article offers ways on how moviemakers can ensure the best possible sound, one of two parts of modern cinema. Ways include hiring an affordable production sound guy, focusing on the sequence of shots and making a good sound effect. The article also discusses how sound effects can be produced without a great sound guy.

The article presents different types of cuts which show how quickly an audience takes in information. It states that cuts include a flash cut, a short cut that swiftly gets into the head of a character, a cutaway, a cut to small, significant detail of a scene, and freeze-frame, an effect where the action holds still for as many frames as desired. It also reveals the role of motion picture editors.

The article offers suggestions that allow filmmakers to discuss the budget of the filmmaking with investors. It offers information on the advantages of using inexpensive sound and video equipments with low editing software for films. It mentions that social networking plays a vital role in the development of motion picture industry.

The article analyzes the editing techniques used by film editors Carol Littleton for the movie "Body Heat" and Tim Squyres for "Gosford Park". It discusses Littleton's career as a professional musician in which she highlights the musical distinction of her works such as "Body Heat." It also features Squyres' editing style in which he employs a meticulous and methodical approach with several versions of footages as projected in "Gosford Park."

The article features several editing software for independent moviemakers. They include the Final Cut Studio 2 consisting of the final Cut Pro 6 NLE, Soundtrack Pro 2 for audio post-production, DVD Studio Pro4 for DVD Authoring and Motion 3 for creating real-time 3D graphics and animation, Adobe CS3 Production Premium which integrates versions of signature programs After Effects, Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, Soundbooth and Encore.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of editing the film "Metropolitan."

The article focuses on the importance of sound and editing in motion picture production to enhance cinematic storytelling. The author inferred that one way to understand how to write a cinematic script is to study the films "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial," "Witness," and "Chinatown." She cited the scenes from "Transamerica" and "Pulp Fiction" that utilized sound and editing to create cinematic storytelling. Furthermore, the author averred that a screenwriter's job is to set down a story draft.

Offers advice on creating a good audio for motion pictures. Employment of sound crew; Importance of listening to the opinion of sound crew; Use of a post-production facility for sound editing. INSET: TAKE IT SLOW.

Provides information on several shooting and editing tools for moviemakers. AG-JDVX100A camera from Panasonic; After Effects 6.5 Professional software from Adobe; C-740 Digital camera from Olympus.

The article looks at what can and cannot be fixed in the post-production process in independent films. Poorly recorded sounds, mid-scene exposure changes, and nonexistent footage are cited as elements that cannot be edited, and thus indicate poor production value. Meanwhile, minor exposure problems, assorted random accidents, and shaky camera movement are those that can be solved.

The author presents a personal narrative of his editing experiences during post production stage of feature film "Love is Strange" including topics like three stages of film making process like screenplay, production, and editing, trusting instincts and self criticism to excel in the trade.

An interview with American film writer and director Shane Carruth is presented. When asked weather he ever thought of not editing his own work, he states that it is hard to imagine and mentions that an edited script provides a framework to inform the rest of the process of filmmaking. He also states that he never read any books on film theory and mentions that it is important to edit while shooting.

The article profiles five film editors in the U.S. Australia-based editor Sasha Dylan Bell's approach to tackling a scene is how it affects the characters involved and where the scene has come from in the story. Toronto, Ontario-based editor Andrew Coutts began his career as an assistant on television projects. Editor Melissa Brown's reputation as one of the industry's up-and-coming talents began as an intern with the American Cinema Editors.

The article offers information on how to put the audience on the edge of their seats with electrifying action sequences. It suggests that short shots can heighten the dramatic tension of a scene. It recommends repeating the same action in two or more shots when cutting action scenes and employing jump cuts or using a dissolve compresses time and moves the story along.

The article discusses the author's experiences in the movie industry as film editor and moviemaker and how he had succeeded in her career. It relates the author's efforts to adhere to the point of journalist John Sayles who asserts that an individual should make something happen to realize ones' goals and dreams. She says that her first real job in the industry was as film editor of pornographic films and eventually had written script for her film "Finding Bliss" and was able to shoot it.

The article offers the author's insights on her experience on editing films. Topics she discussed include her start in film editing, in which she was taught by film editor Larry Fessenden, the films she was editing such as "River of Grass" and "Certain Women," and the process of problem solving in film editing. She also relates her editing of the film "Certain Women" including her struggle of editing a scene and strategies for cutting.

The article explains that the 48 Hour Film Project, the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival Filmmaker Showdown, and the Duke City Shootout are film festivals and competitions that emphasize motion picture production and direction in a short amount of time. Moviemaking teams have seven days to produce a short film in the Duke City Shootout.

The article presents the author's ideas to filmmakers on what to do before the post-production of the film. He suggests to draw a timeline and take the movie all the way to the end of post, ask questions because nobody knows everything, screen early and screen often, never cut for festival deadline and editing.

The article profiles several notable people in motion picture industry who contributed in the "MovieMaker" magazine. Josh Apter, a moviemaker, editor and owner of Manhattan Edit Workshop, a school that specializes in the art and technique of film editing. John Badham, noted film and television director and producer. Jane Louise Boursaw, a freelance journalist specializing in the television and movie industries.

The article discusses the application of digital intermediate, or DI process, in the production of the films "Clerks 2" and "Southland Tales" by directors Kevin Smith and Richard Kelly, respectively. The DI process will scan and convert a conformed negative into a digital file. With the process's capacity for isolating and altering any element of the frame, the aesthetic aspects of the two films were enhanced.

The article reviews the film "The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing," directed by Wendy Apple.

The article presents views and insights of the author regarding her efforts in making her documentary film "Liberty Bound." She recalls how she and her husband saved their money to finance her film. She highlights the editing of her film. She talks about her efforts to seek domestic distribution of her film.

Provides information on post-production tools for movies. Factor to be considered by a film editor when selecting an editing machine; Price range of high-definition post production machines; Recommendations to budget-challenged moviemakers looking for a good rate on a top post-production machine.

Lists the 15 questions a film editor should ask of the footage before making the first cut.

Presents tips on editing a motion picture. Respect of director on the editing process of an editor; Collaboration of the actors with the editors; Support for film editors in working with the sound effects of the movie.

Provides tips on conceptualizing the editorial process for motion pictures. Preparation prior to meeting with a director; Relationship between an editor and a director; Ways to prepare technically and meet the budgetary limitation.

Discusses the factors to consider in the post-production of motion pictures. Format of shooting; Search for a processing laboratory and telecine facility; Consideration of a professional sound editing system.

The article discusses the strategy deployed by the author for shaping performances as the editor of the film "Macbeth" directed by Justin Kurzel, along with tips on film editing. The author suggests to pay attention to the performance's rhythm and to memorize the script to obtain a strong idea of where the performances are leading. He describes the processes involved in editing "Macbeth," noting the emphasis he placed to reaction and action of the actors.

The article presents author's comments on screenwriting. It mentions that editing the documentary is one of the toughest job. It mentions that 70 percent of the documentary writing take place in editing rooms. It mentions that the documentary have video and audio screening. It offers information on studying the people expressing for writing authentic characters.

The article reports on Torrey Loomis' launch of OpenCut, the world's first open course film editing competition in the U.S. Participants are given a copy of the script and footage from the feature film "Susannah" and they given a time limit in which tomold the pace, tone and mood of the film in any way they see it fit.

The article discusses the concept of post-production, which involves writing scripts, shooting, and editing the film. It mentions the applicability of digital technology, which made the post-production process and the production process more accessible. It infers that a good editor and post-production supervisor can help guide the uninitiated through the process of getting a would-be feature film from a collection of computer files to a final print.

The article presents motion picture director Barbara Kopple's insights into the future of documentary film production and direction. Technological innovations in motion picture production, editing, post-production, and distribution have opened up nonfiction filmmaking. Documentary films are making a difference in international problems that include freedom of speech and global warming.

The article lists film festivals and competitions around the world that emphasize motion picture production and direction in a short amount of time. The Delray Beach Film Festival's Script to Reel requires filmmakers to produce a short film based on the winner of a scriptwriting contest. 24/One is an event within the Edmonton International Film Festival. 48Hours is a film competition in New Zealand.

The article offers tips for motion picture editors on how to edit the films during the production. According to the author, it is advisable to do the editing job while still shooting the film. He also suggests that film editors should show their edited footage to the cast and crew as often as possible. Lastly, the author suggests that editors should employ the best sound recordist or mixer that they can afford.

The article evaluates the Matrox Axio LE of, a system that boasts the ability to edit High Definition Video(HDV) and High Density(HD) footage in real time. The Axio LE system features a more powerful capabilities such it allows different format to play on the same time line, a cool multi-camera functions for event shooting and full support for 24 frames per second mode. The whole product proves to be above the edge compared to any other and priced at $4,495.00.

Presents tips and advice on film editing from various motion picture editors. Steve Rosenblum; Carol Littleton; Jeffrey Ford.

Offers views on film editing. Description of editing in the film "The Machinist"; List of motion pictures with excellent documentary editing; Concept of film editing.

Presents a quotation from motion picture editor Martin Walsh on lessons he learned from film editing.