10 Most Effective Editing Moments of All Time

The Matrix: A Lesson in Effective Scene Transition

What Long Takes Can't Do

The emerging entertainment realm of virtual reality can take a lesson from the challenges mentioned in this vid. It will be interesting to see how storytelling in VR evolves and overcomes the editing obstacles. 


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// The Spielberg Oner 

// 12 Best Long Takes in Film History 

Joel & Ethan Coen - Shot | Reverse Shot

Mad Max: Center Framed

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The Editing of MAD MAX: Fury Road 

F for Fake (1973) - How to Structure a Video Essay

Akira Kurosawa - Composing Movement

Oscar Winning Editors Explain Good Editing (2015)

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// Interview with editor Michael Kahn

Watch How Michael Bay Edits a Movie: ‘Transformers 4′ Post-Production

This vid covers some animation reviews, editing, vfx and design direction. Bayhem ensues.



via /film

Editor Michael Kahn - Sight, Sound & Story

Michael Kahn, ACE Discusses the Most Difficult Scene to Cut from "Raiders of the Lost Ark."




Techniques Used in the Opening Scene of "Saving Private Ryan.”





Use of Slower Cuts in a Scene from "Jurassic Park."

When There Was Too Much Coverage on "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."

Industry Legends: editor Michael Kahn Full Interview





Also check out this great documentary

// The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing