Every great filmmaker has role models and films which inspired him or her to greater and greater heights.
Here, for the first time, is an awe-inspiring guide that takes you into the inner workings of classic scenes, revealing the aspects that make them great and the reasons they have served as inspirations.
An invaluable resource for screenwriter, cinematographer, actor, director, and editor, this book uses examples from six decades of international films to illustrate what happens when story, character, dialogue, text, subtext and set-ups come together to create cinematic magic. Use this book to emulate the masters and watch your films rise to new heights.
Richard Pepperman has been a film editor for more than 40 years, and a teacher for more than 30.
He currently teaches at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he is an honored recipient of the Distinguished Artist-Teacher Award.
272 pages
Over 400 b/w photos of selected movie clips
7.5 x 11 Wide Screen Horizontal Format
ISBN 1-932907-08-4
