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The Eye Is Quicker: Film Editing: Making a Good Film Better

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THE EYE IS QUICKER is not just a book for editors; it is a book for filmmakers. Pepperman's sensibility might easily lend itself to directors looking to compose a shot or to writers trying to make a clean transition.
Pepperman states that editing should remain simple, though it isn't easy to keep it as such, and his book heeds its own advice. The writing is concise and straightforward, and his anecdotes are well chosen. Pepperman sets out to explain the mindset and acquired skills necessary for an editor, and then takes his reader through the various techniques. While examples from films (both Hollywood, and student features) comprise the bulk of the text, Pepperman includes bolded Tips and Hints throughout, so a discerning or hurried reader can skip around. ...[T]o Pepperman's credit the book's tone keeps pace at a steady linear clip, and the illustrations by Mark Pacella elucidate many of Pepperman's finer points...

Alyssa Worshaw

A good book but not exactly easy to get through. Unless you're planning the next great epic, I don't see this as much use. That's not to say there is no useful info, just that it is geared to a level of film making that is done by few among us. Nice tips, good book, that's about it.

This book is recommended to those who have a great respect to editing in regards to the filmmaking process. This book contributes to the theory on how a cut or a beat is used in regards to striking an emotion in a cinematic moment. This book is filled with wonderful quotes made by famous filmmakers. Pepperman uses scenes from classic films and his personal life to demonstrate certain editing techniques to make a story work. I enjoy this book a great deal, and if you're a film student I recommend this book to read.

An excellent book on editing! It is refreshing to read how much Pepperman values his role as a teacher. You get the sense that he looks at life and editing as an endless opportunity to learn and discover. He shares his discoveries in a way that will challenge you to look at your editing projects - and maybe even life - with more openness. The writing is clear, fun and engaging. And, the storyboards bring Pepperman's editing strategies & techniques to life. A must have book for editors of all levels who don't want to miss out on Pepperman's many pearls of wisdom!

Imagine taking a master class on film editing in the privacy of your own home, or wherever you plan to read this book.[It is] fascinating and intriguing...
As a screenwriter, I found [the EYE IS QUICKER] to be almost as educational as many screenwriting books...

Future film editors will carry this book with them like a bible!