McGrath, D 2015, ‘Film Editing, Plumbing, and Revolution’, Cineaste, vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 8- 12.
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McGrath’s interview with film editor and writer, Walter Murch, begins with an introduction to his extensive work. This introduction situates Murch within a pivotal period of American cinema working as an editor alongside Francis Coppola. McGrath also touches briefly on Murch’s work as writer that focuses on both the practical and theoretical aspects of editing. The following interview closely follows the outline of the introduction and allows Murch to expand upon the different parts of his career and practice, including his pioneering of digital editing technology. The discussion focuses quite a bit on how the digital format has particularly shifted attitudes on film sets with crews no longer required to watch dailies. Conversely, the digital platform has allowed more amateur editors to present works of professional qualities. Murch isn’t concerned with this prosumer model suggesting that professional filmmakers and editors will expand their skillset and hone their craft to remain employed. Murch also alludes to a deeper engagement from audiences because they are not familiar with filmmaking and editing processes.
McGrath’s interview with film editor and writer, Walter Murch, begins with an introduction to his extensive work. This introduction situates Murch within a pivotal period of American cinema working as an editor alongside Francis Coppola. McGrath also touches briefly on Murch’s work as writer that focuses on both the practical and theoretical aspects of editing. The following interview closely follows the outline of the introduction and allows Murch to expand upon the different parts of his career and practice, including his pioneering of digital editing technology. The discussion focuses quite a bit on how the digital format has particularly shifted attitudes on film sets with crews no longer required to watch dailies. Conversely, the digital platform has allowed more amateur editors to present works of professional qualities. Murch isn’t concerned with this prosumer model suggesting that professional filmmakers and editors will expand their skillset and hone their craft to remain employed. Murch also alludes to a deeper engagement from audiences because they are not familiar with filmmaking and editing processes.