hi, new here, making a film myself to try to get into a film course in September. I would be grateful for a recommondation on a good editing book and also a good book on making documentaries. Thanks
Lisa

A must read for any filmmaker is Walter Murch's "In the Blink of an Eye." This book provides the oscar winnining editor's insight into editing. Hope that helps.

I'm reading a good book on editing with a collection of interviews right now. I can't remember the name though.

-Chris
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Even though it's not a book, there is a documentary called "The Cutting Edge: Magic of Movie Editing" that is really superb in explaining the art of editing. It interviews a bunch of famous filmmakers like Scorsese, Spielberg as well as famous editors like Walter Murch. I think it is available as a separate DVD as well as on the Bullitt 2 disc special edition. A must have editing documentary about the history and techniques of editing.

When all else fails go watch some of your favorite movies and pay attention to how they were put edited and put together. That should help you start in the right direction.