Walter Murch has waved his magical editing skills on a number of classic films. Apocalypse Now earned him editing and sound mix Oscar nominations, leading to a win in sound mix, while The English Patient brought home the little gold man for both categories. He was also honored with an editing nomination for Cold Mountain, which he edited using Final Cut Pro. Being a leading figure in the world of filmmaking, there is much wisdom to absorb from Murch, and in this video, he shares an insightful look into the art of editing. You have a cut in a film, from one thing to another, what makes it work? In an ideal sense, what would be the perfect cut? Walter Murch answers his question with The Rule of Six and explains them in-depth. http://bit.ly/1fuftjs
Murch is a big figure in world cinema.