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Michael Ondaatje, the author of the novel on which The English Patient (1996) was based, knowing what an interesting character Walter Murch was, decided to have with him a series of conversations about the art and craft of film editing,…
Continue reading Reflections on the Art and Craft of Film Editing from Master Walter Murch
This is an 8’29” video essay about the way colour is used to tell the story in Joker. More about JOKER’s look? Click here and you’ll get the Joker’s cinematographer himself, Lawrence Sher, telling you about his career and the…
How the Sex-Drugs-and-Rock ‘n’ Roll Generation Saved Hollywood. This must be THE book about American movies from the 60s to the 80s. We are not technically dealing with a “Making Of” book here, but this marvellous piece of work tells…
Continue reading Best “Making Of” Books: EASY RIDERS, RAGING BULLS
During the filming process, the First AD is the guy in charge. Or the woman. He/she organises the shooting, what will be filmed and when. His/her mission, to harmonise the production requirements with the director wishes, which is never easy,…
