1st Edition
Art of the Cut Conversations with Documentary Editors, Volume III
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 Filmography
Section I Editing Process
Chapter 2 Organizing the Project
Chapter 3 Approach
Chapter 4 Scenes as Building Blocks
Chapter 5 Organizing the Story
Chapter 6 The Process
Chapter 7 Micro-Pacing
Chapter 8 Montage
Chapter 9 Editors Cut
Chapter 10 Killing Your Darlings
Chapter 11 Ethics and Journalistic Integrity
Chapter 12 Schedule
Chapter 13 Editor as Writer
Section II Editing Elements
Chapter 14 Archival Material or Using Archival
Chapter 15 Interviews and Talking Heads or Interview Material
Chapter 16 Verité
Chapter 17 Visuals
Chapter 18 Music
Chapter 19 Sound and the Mix
Chapter 20 Narration and Voice Over
Chapter 21 Re-creations and Re-enactments
Chapter 22 Graphics, Illustrations, and Animations
Chapter 23 Theme
Chapter 24 Tone
Chapter 25 Style
Chapter 26 Subtext
Chapter 27 Transitions and Juxtapositions
Chapter 28 Jump Cuts
Chapter 29 Translations and Dealin with Foreign Languages
Section III Story and Structure
Chapter 30 Storytelling
Chapter 31 Structure
Chapter 32 Character is Story
Chapter 33 Opening Image or Sequence
Chapter 34 Macro-Pacing the Story
Section IV People Skills
Chapter 35 Collaborating with the Director
Chapter 36 Dealing with Notes
Chapter 37 Collaboration Amongst Editors
Chapter 38 Screenings
Chapter 39 Emotional Health
Chapter 40 Getting Started
Section V Additional Materials
Chapter 41 Translating Doc Editing Skills to Scripted
Chapter 42 Finishing and Color Grade
Chapter 43 Remote Work
Chapter 44 Judging Editing
Chapter 45 Miscellaneous Wisdom
Biography
Steve Hullfish, ACE has decades of experience as a feature film, TV and documentary editor. National professional recognition for his productions started when he was still in college. His narrative feature film work includes Courageous, War Room, and Overcomer. His documentary work includes Clinton, Inc., Voices of the Movement, and Fallen Angel: Call Sign - Extortion 17. He's worked for some of the most influential media companies in the world, including editing The Oprah Winfrey Show for a decades. He has written eight books on editing and post-production including, Art of the Cut: Conversations with Film and TV editors; Art of the Cut: Conversations with Film and TV Editors, Volume II; The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction; and Avid Uncut: Workflows, Tips, and Techniques from Hollywood Pros. He teaches film and documentary editing around the world and is the long-time host of the Art of the Cut podcast.
