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When the Shooting Stops… the Cutting Begins (Da Capo Paperback) Paperback – Illustrated, August 2, 1996

by Ralph Rosenblum (Author), Robert Karen Ph.D. (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 95 ratings

The story of one of the most important and least-understood jobs in moviemaking-film editing-is here told by one of the wizards, Ralph Rosenblum, whose credentials include six Woody Allen films, as well as The Pawnbroker, The Producers, and Goodbye, Columbus. Rosenblum and journalist Robert Karen have written both a history of the profession and a personal account, a highly entertaining, instructive, and revelatory book that will make any reader a more aware movie-viewer.
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    321 pages
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    English
  3. Publication date
    August 2, 1996
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 0.81 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    9780306802720
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0306802720
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Ralph Rosenblum's credentials include six Woody Allen films, as well as The Pawnbroker, The Producers, and Goodbye, Columbus.

Robert Karen is a journalist.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0306802724
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 2, 1996
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 321 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780306802720
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0306802720
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.81 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 95 ratings

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    Robert Karen is a clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City and author of The Forgiving Self among other books. His cover stories on attachment and shame, both in The Atlantic, and his legendary book, Becoming Attached (first edition), have all been widely taught in psychology programs across the US and translated for readers abroad. "Shame" was also awarded the National Psychology Award for Excellence in the Media. In 2024 the 30th Anniversary revised edition of Becoming Attached, with twelve new chapters and numerous updates and revisions, was brought out by The Oxford University Press. Dr. Karen has written widely for mainstream media, including New York Magazine, The Nation, The Sunday News Magazine, The Yale Review, O (The Oprah Magazine), Mirabella, and Vogue, among others. His professional articles have appeared in Contemporary Psychoanalysis, The Psychoanalytic Quarterly, Readings, The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, and The Psychoanalytic Review. He teaches on the faculty of the Postgraduate Program in Group Psychotherapy at Adelphi University.

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  • L. Brannel
    5.0 out of 5 stars I'll never look at movies the same way again!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2013
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    The section on the editing of "Annie Hall" is worth the price if you love that movie. I never understood the artistry of the film editing process. Sometimes left alone to stitch together a movie, sometimes under the thumb of a director's vision, sometimes a collaborator with the director (who knew Woody Allen could be so open to other people's ideas?)--the editor needs amazing technical knowledge, the gift of storytelling, and the personality of a diplomat. I was particularly fascinated by the evolution of editing from showing the origin of every action (the door opens, the character walks into the room, etc.) to quick cutting from one scene to the other--a skill that the audience was able to master easily and follow the story without all the connective tissue. An excellent introduction to the behind-the-scenes process of movie making.
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  • D. A. Livesey
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great info for fans of these films
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2009
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    I had seen almost all of Ralph Rosenblum's movies and with this book I got the back story. In was very informative. Here you get a good look at the working methods of people such as Mel Brooks and Woody Allen. It was worth it just for the story about the making of Annie Hall. Recommend for all American film buffs.
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  • Infidel Castro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic great one
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2021
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    a must read for people in the industry.
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  • Lamar
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for editors
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2018
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    If you love to learn about editing, this is a must-have. There are some great examples in this book about the whole process. Get it! You won't regret it.
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  • Dane
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book ,but print too small.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2011
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    What a great book, but print way too small. OUCH. I would love to read it but.....WHY did they do this? Oh well, you try. Great book
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  • Listening
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and informative
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017
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    Very absorbing description of the work of a film editor. Gave me a new respect for the editor's work. Interesting glimpses of some famous film personalities.
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  • olingerstories
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inside look at Annie Hall
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2008
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    A fun read, the book could be re-titled, THE CREATING OF ANNIE HALL. Robenblum explains how the Allen's icon of the 70s changed in the editing room from clutter to the paradigm of the modern romance/comedy. Other Allen movies are discussed in detail and the craft of editing is laid out between the lines.
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  • Ted Simendinger (Consignment)
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read for film buffs
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2015
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    Interesting insight into the world of film cuts from back in the days before digital.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for editors - and directors.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2021
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    A really interesting and readable account of the psychology, art and challenges involved in editing - and the crucial contribution that a good editor can make to the story logic and success of a film project.
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  • Codrut Miron
    5.0 out of 5 stars Important for any editor who consider history of film as asset.
    Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2021
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    That feeling of a cutting room and the stories told first hand from two of the greatest editors ever. Something that we will never experience again unless we should on film. Who does it anymore ?!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Important for any editor who consider history of film as asset.

    Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2021
    That feeling of a cutting room and the stories told first hand from two of the greatest editors ever. Something that we will never experience again unless we should on film. Who does it anymore ?!
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  • S. Simeone
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2015
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    all ok
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  • N. Baily
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on editing by an editor
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2014
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    Fantastically interesting book on the subject of editing. The behind the scenes work that went into a film like The Night They Raided Minsky's, taking a year (after the director had buggered off), is phenomenal. Also the chapter on Annie Hall will be hugely interesting for fans of that film and director.

    Some may find the stuff about his career and working with documentarists dull; for me it was all great.
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  • Ben
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2015
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    Great book for anyone interested in film. Well written and easy to read, I was sorry to finish it. It's more anecdotal, not a detailed study of the technicalities of cutting, although there are some good tips and interesting history of the development of the craft. Really enjoyed it.
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