The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film by Michael Ondaatje


The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film
Title : The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film
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ISBN : 140880011X
ISBN-10 : 978-1408800119
Language : English
Format Type : Kindle Edition, Hardcover, Paperback
Number of Pages : -
Publication : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

During the filming of his celebrated novel THE ENGLISH PATIENT, Michael Ondaatje became increasingly fascinated as he watched the veteran editor Walter Murch at work. THE CONVERSATIONS, which grew out of discussions between the two men, is about the craft of filmmaking and deals with every aspect of film, from the first stage of script writing to the final stage of the sound mix. Walter Murch emerged during the 1960s at the centre of a renaissance of American filmmakers which included the directors Francis Coppola, George Lucas and Fred Zinneman. He worked on a whole raft of great films including the three GODFATHER films, JULIA, AMERICAN GRAFFITI, APOCALYPSE NOW, THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING and many others. Articulate, intellectual, humorous and passionate about his craft and its devices, Murch brings his vast experience and penetrating insights to bear as he explains how films are made, how they work, how they go wrong and how they can be saved. His experience on APOCALYPSE NOW both originally and recently when the film was completely re cut and his work with Anthony Minghella on THE ENGLISH PATIENT provide illuminating highlights.

The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film Reviews

  • Captain Slocum

    An intensely intellectual but at the same time deeply creative and intuitive artist, Walter Murch was one of the great film and sound editors. Even if you only have a passing interest in film you will find this book riveting and eye opening you will never watch a film the

  • Regi Keyz

    I'll be brief.. The book is half Walter Murch insights and half another guy (forget his name but a book writer's insight) the book writer guy prompts Walter into giving information by directing questions/conversation topics at him.. The book

  • Kim Balouch

    I read an extract from the book on Film Supply and really enjoyed what I read. Looking forward to reading the whole thing properly soon and gaining some inspiration and insight into the world of editing.

  • Mike Dearing

    Must read for anybody interested in understanding the craft of film editor. Te added bonus is all the interesting anecdotes about the production of a high class selection cinema. Walter Murch is both a genius and a marvellous raconteur. Michael Ondaatje is a man who

  • Alice

    I have the Kindle version which isn't great for all the pictures, which are actually really interesting, so I may request it from the library for that reason. But this is great book if you are into films, not just to learn about editing, but the world and time that film

  • Belluaire

    An extraordinary opportunity to listen to two artists who lead their field Ondatjee of course is much celebrated and Much perhaps less so unless you're working in the world of cinema

  • ElaineSuz76

    My husband was delighted with this as his birthday present, very quick delivery :)

  • Rob Mac

    Fascinating!