Dialogue editing for motion pictures : a guide to the invisible art /
John Purcell ; foreword by Dominick Tavella.
- xv, 365 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (page 349) and index.
What is dialogue editing? -- No one works in a vacuum - how to know where you fit into the filmmaking process -- A quick look at picture editing -- The sound department -- Getting sound from the picture department to the sound department -- Burn-ins, file names, and backups -- Screening the OMF/PostConform - the spotting session -- Managing your time -- Getting started on dialogue editing -- Now, the actual editing -- Image, depth, and perspective -- Damage repair -- Production FX and guide tracks -- Conformations -- ADR -- Editing production sound for documentaries -- Preparing for the mix -- The mix -- Dialogue editing in a nutshell -- Track template for a typical small film's dialogue. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. Ch. 15. Ch. 16. Ch. 17. Ch. 18. App. A. App. B.
"Dialogue editing is a crucial yet invisible part of filmmaking. Do it right, and no one notices. Do it wrong, and your film or video sounds messy, distracting, and unrealistic. This is a book for people who need to edit production sound for film, TV, or video but were never taught how to do it. It goes step by step through the process and covers all the workflows you are likely to encounter. Efficient working practices are emphasized throughout, so you learn to save time and avoid needless repetition.Many dialogue editors are hobbled by a lack of understanding of the non-sound aspects of filmmaking. Unlike editors who cut effects, backgrounds or Foley, a dialogue editor's work is directly affected by what has gone on before. How a film was shot, recorded and edited will dramatically influence the dialogue editing process. Much of this book, then, deals with things which at first glance don't appear to be dialogue. You will find overviews of film picture and sound postproduction--film, tape, NTSC, PAL, 24p, and HD. There are summaries of film picture editing, OMF manipulation, and ADR management.* A veteran sound editor shows you how to produce a flawless dialogue track* Covers organization and time management so you can work efficiently* Must-have information for sound editors, dialogue editors, and assistant editors"--Publisher description.