The Editor’s Toolkit
The Editor’s Toolkit: A Hands-On Guide to the Craft of Film and TV Editing is a tutorial-based introduction to the craft of editing. Today’s process of media editing is fast and competitive, making this guide a necessity for anyone looking to break into the business. Here, Chris Wadsworth provides 52 media-based examples for you to put together, with the benefit of seeing what he did with those same exercises, giving you essential feedback to improve your technique and learn the tricks of the trade. Accessible and to-the-point, this primer is a must-read for anyone looking to learn both the art and the technique of editing. This color guide features:
- Examples from the world of film and TV that show how even the greatest directors employ the same techniques that are examined in this guide in their productions.
- A look at CVs and the right attitudes that will give you the best chance at breaking into the editing world.
- Intensive sections about the way music and sound editing can shape the entire production.
- A companion website (www.editors-toolkit.com) featuring video and other media footage that you can edit on your own, featuring examples of cuts and techniques discussed in the book, as well as a discussion forum.
Chris Wadsworth joined the BBC in the Television Recording Department at the Television Centre in London in 1976. An editor from 1980, he has worked on television programmes such as Only Fools and Horses (right from the start); Blackadder (Series 2–4); Absolutely Fabulous (Series 1–3); Bottom; Yes, Prime Minister; As Time Goes By; and many more. In recent years, Chris has worked on five series of Parkinson for ITV and four series of The Green, Green, Grass. He is currently working on a series called Mountain Goats for BBC Scotland with a second series of Still Open All Hours in the pipeline.