Concrete Wedding Cake
"What I've learned about motion picture editing and other stuff"
by John Heath
About the book
In Concrete Wedding Cake, John Heath has written a concise, practical and clear approach to motion picture editing based on his over thirty years of editing, directing and producing. The book is not overly technical or theoretical, but is a light approachable explanation of what editing is, how to make solid editing choices and the techniques to help make those choices work as well possible. He has also include a section for "directors only," so that they may have a positive editorial experience.
Reviews
Concrete Wedding Cake (I love the title) is an informative and entertainingbook
about film editing......
...........revealing and compelling exposure of the complex world of film editing and
the symbiotic relationships with the crew and cast was an eye-opener! This book would
and should be a GREAT TEXTBOOK.......
.......he explains dozens of practical tricks of the trade in an easy-to-understand way.......If you're serious about working as an editor, or just want a fun read about the entertainment industry, this is the book for you.
John Heath leads us through the editing process in wonderful detail. Whether you are a novice or experienced editor, there is much to learn and enjoy from this book.
........a lively, instructiveand highly readable handbook on the are of film editing....
"Excellent! As a long time editor and editing teacher , I highly recommend it ." Michael Sales
About the Author
John Heath is third generation to the motion
picture business. His grandfather was a part of the very beginnings
of the film industry in the “Silent Era,” and his father was an editor
through the “Golden Age” of Television. He started his career in film
editing, and went on to direct and produce. Editing such dramas as
St. Elsewhere, LA Law, and Pickett Fences , comedies such as The Bob
Newhart Show, and Major Dad and recently action sci fi series
Warehouse 13 and Shadowhunters on Freeform. Producing on six series including The Guardian,
Chicago Hope, and Roswell with three Emmy nominations. He has directed episodes ofThe Guardian, Chicago Hope, and St. Elsewhere. He recently directed the Indie feature Last Night Inn based on the play of the same name which he also directed. He has also done "labors of love" short films Reflections and Mama Dosen't Know Best
In he Golden Age of Television
In the "Silent Era"
In the 80s on St. Elsewhere
In he Golden Age of Television