"Explains the history and fundamentals of film/sound editing, discusses the role of editors in the film making process, analyzes scenes from Psycho and Apocalypse Now, and provides education and career advice from industry experts."--Provided by publisher.

In the beginning there was the cut -- Editing fundamentals -- In the editing room -- Sound editing -- Putting it all together: George Tomasini and Psycho -- Putting it all together: Walter Murch and Apocalypse Now -- Careers in editing -- Chapter notes -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Internet addresses -- Index.