In On Film Editing, director Edward Dmytryk explains, in clear and engaging terms, the principles of film editing. Using examples and anecdotes from almost five decades in the film industry, Dmytryk offers a masterclass in film and video editing. Written in an informal, how-to-do-it style, Dmytryk shares his expertise and experience in film editing in a precise and philosophical way, contending that all parties on the film crewfrom the camera assistant to the producer and directormust understand film editing to produce a truly polished work. Originally published in 1984, this reissue of DmytrykOs classic editing book includes a new critical introduction by Andrew Lund, as well as chapter lessons, discussion questions, and exercises.