Description

Dialogue editors are sometimes called “unsung heroes” who practice an “invisible art.” They are responsible for producing a clean and polished soundtrack of the dialogue for a film, video, or television show. It is difficult and intricate work, and the stakes are high: if done correctly, no one notices the editor’s work, but if done poorly, it is glaringly obvious to viewers.

Until now, there has been no book showing dialogue editors how to do their job. In a clear, step-by-step manner, this book details the dialogue editing process. It also covers the entire picture and sound editing process, because a dialogue editors’ work depends on what goes on before them, and many are hobbled by a lack of understanding of the non-sound aspects of filmmaking.

Written by an Emmy-award winning sound editor, this book will be an important reference for film professionals and students in the sound and postproduction departments. It is suitable for filmmaking hubs (LA, NYC, London