Learn the basic "grammar" of editing films and videos in Grammar of the Edit! This book shows you in no uncertain terms (independently of software) what you absolutely need to know to edit your video production. Whether you are just learning how to edit or you need a refresher, this book gives you a basic toolkit to understand the basic terms and the common practices of editing to help create a coherent and meaningful story or visual presentation. This book concentrates on where and how an edit is made and teaches you how to answer the simple question: 'What do I need to do in order to make a good edit between two shots?'

Grammar of the Edit begins with an explanation of the basic rules of visual construction that will allow you to arrange your footage logically. The book takes you from the basic vocabulary of editing, to knowing when to cut (and why), to transitions, and finally to good working practices. Designed as an easy-to-use reference, each topic is covered succinctly and is accompanied by clear photographs and diagrams that illustrate the key concepts presented in the book. Simple, elegant, and easy to use, Grammar of the Edit is a staple of any filmmaker's library.

Don't miss the companion volume, Grammar of the Shot 2e, 9780240521213!

* A simple and clear overview of the principles of editing...timeless information that will improve your work
* Designed as a quick reference: each topic covered in an illustrated two-page spread
* Together with its companion volume Grammar of the Shot, these little books are all the beginning filmmaker needs

With writing instruction gleaned from three exceptional writing guides, Your Writing Companion comprises top writing instruction from the expert editors and communication specialists of Precise Edit.

What you get:

• 8 days of instruction from 300 Days of Better Writing (paperback and Kindle);
• 5 top strategies from Bang! Writing with Impact (Kindle); and
• 1 essential chapter from Precise Edit Training Manual (Kindle)
• 2 most confusing word pairs from Which Word Do I Use? (Kindle)

What people say about our writing guides:

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• "excellent compilation of expert advice" (Pam H. Sunshine Valley Writers Group)
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• "excellent reference for any writer" (Pauline)
• "good advice that many writers should read!" (W.W.)
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