What ends up on the film cutting room floor, and why? This work shows you how to achieve professional results. It describes the breaking down rushes and making a simple join, identifying shots, first assembly, avoiding errors, preparing special effects, instructing the labs, compiling sound tracks and other stages in producing the final film.

The film editor can make or break a film. What ends up on the cutting room floor, and why? "16mm Film Cutting" is a step-by-step guide to film cutting which shows you how to achieve professional results. The practical side of the editor's job is clearly described and illustrated; breaking down rushes and making a simple join, identifying shots, first assembly, avoiding errors, preparing special effects, instructing the labs, compiling sound tracks and all the other stages in producing the final film. "16mm Film Cutting" is an indispensable aid to editors and assistants working in all areas of 16mm film production. Complex techniques are presented logically in it for ease of understanding. It is an ideal reference for all those working in the area of 16mm film production. Gain a comprehensive overview of the processes and skills in 16mm film cutting.

The Job of Cutting
Cutting Films Shot with Sound
Multi-track Equipment
Synchronisers
Joining Films
Animated Viewers
The Film in the Camera
Locating Scenes and Takes
Joining with Tape
Continuity Cutting
Optical Effects
Extending and Fine Cutting the Action
Superimposed Titles
Cutting with Wild Sound
Preparing Sound Effects
Matching Sound and Picture
Narration: Pre Recording Matching
Dubbing: Practice
Combined Prints
Preparing the First Show Copy
Faults Difficult to Remedy
Moving from Gauge to Gauge
Recording Film on video