About the Book:

Rare book, very limited quanties available.

Video Editing and Post-Production emphasizes the basic information that professionals need to acquire a practical, working knowledge of editing equipment and the post-production process. This book is a "real world" guide to both the technical and non-technical aspects of videotape production.

The text and numerous illustrations in Video Editing and Post-Production bring the you up-to-date on the latest developments in video, including component video signal, field rate SMPTE time code, Betacam SP (TM), VHS HiFi, the videotape editing bay, control edit list cleaning, and multi format editing. Anderson also provides timely information on the latest film to video offline systems, track editing, time-code editing, offline editing, digital video effects systems, electronic animation and graphics systems, and personal computers that function as edit controllers and edit list management tools. Combining basic information on editing equipment and techniques with tips on budgeting, organization, and getting into video editing, Video Editing and Post Production is a valuable reference tool for experienced and novice editing professionals.

What people say:

"Comprehensive, authoritative and thoroughly technical, this latest (fourth) edition of Anderson's influential book brings video editing technology down to a level that almost anyone can understand ... anyone seeking to build a video editing library should take a look at Anderson's excellent work." — Digital Videomaker

"The easy-to-follow text is complemented by plenty of helpful photos and diagrams, as well as a long, comprehensive glossary of terms. This particular publication should be of value to both the up-and-coming editor of the future and those who have already secured their reputations." — American Cinematographer

About the Author:

Gary H. Anderson is a veteran video editor. He has won four Emmy Awards and six nominations for outstanding videotape editing and is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.