Walter Murch talks about how he edits his films and the techniques he has learned to develop over the years. He has his own way of editing, which he always does in a standing position at an angle with his right hand on the editing machine and the left side of his body focused on the screen and the shots to be edited. It’s a little funny and strange, but then you realize that everybody has his own unique working style and what may work for one may not necessarily work for another person.

Murch also talks about the technical language of editing that all film and digital editors should know. It boils down to style, but Murch discusses the rules of editing because there are basic rules that should be followed.

It’s a good read, especially for those just beginning to become film and digital editors. Murch gives a basic overview of what editing is and of life as an editor. He tells it like it is and, unlike his job, he doesn’t edit anything.