Others say...

"An Expert with a Clear Voice on Film & Video Editing"
When I received my copy of Gael Chandler's book on film and video editing, Cut by Cut, a quick scan told me she has created a very complete book, with clear explanations of the details of editing (both technical and aesthetic), great illustrations and tables, and fun to read. Now, I have read much of the book, and my opinion has changed little. She has covered the rich heritage of film editing terminology and equipment choices over the past century - from scissors to the latest in digital editing equipment. While the weight of the content leans toward the technical, Gael has successfully interwoven editing principles and the editor's concerns for visual communications and audience interest with clear descriptions of procedures.
I think Cut by Cut is the perfect text for all students of film and video production. Entertainingly easy to read, her narrative is supported by comprehensive reference tables and charts, templates for managing editing projects, and clear instructions on the setup and use of equipment. I can also imagine experienced editors benefiting from the book as a handy reference for navigating this field's increasing complexity

"Excellent!"
I met her 10 years ago while she started to write this book...I was shocked she wrote the every essential elements in editing from techincal side to artistic side...sure i will persuade the Asian publisher to do a translation copy of her work.

"The only editing book you need"
I have only made one film, but I do buy film books for a library, and this book on editing has it all. It covers a mountain of material thoroughly and in a well-organized way. The book is up to date on technical aspects of digital post-production, as well as astute and articulate about the creative process. It has a great glossary, as well as practical appendices that will enable DIY filmmakers to hit the ground running. Thanks to this book, I'm inspired to make another film!

"Simply a 'must' for any film or video editor"
Gael Chandler's Cut By Cut: Editing Your Film Or Video is simply a 'must' for any film or video editor: it's a reference non-specific to any brand of gear and offers all levels a solid course on turning raw footage to polished productions. From editing action and montage to editing comedy, commercials and other genres, CUT BY CUT is packed with forms, tables, illustrations, examples, streamlining tips, options, and common practices. So invaluable that it's recommended as a basic text.

"If you want a career in the film industry, I highly recommend this book."
I am an assistant (and sometimes still an apprentice) editor. When my Academy Award winning editor/boss told me to get this book, I didn't believe him. I knew how to run the Avid in my sleep and was getting jobs. But he was using it and recommending it to everyone he knew and then it was reviewed in this month's (July/August) Editors Guild magazine by a guy I trust. So I ordered it. Now ­I am recommending it. It covers everything you want to know about editing but were afraid to ask. It talks about the process and why editor's cut, not just how to digitize (it covers that generally) and how to get a job (I agree.) It has lots of useful charts and tables of all the stuff that you forget to remember such as formats, aspect ratios, film-to-tape conversion and vice versa. The author has clearly been in the editing trenches. I like her humorous tidbits and historical references like how R2D2 got his name. She also covers film - syncing, cutlists, neg cutting, etc. thoroughly which freaks the computer generation like me sometimes just as much as digital stuff can freaks older editors and directors. The film information as well as the digital, Web, DVD, and tape processes she so thoroughly details, have been invaluable to me in my work, paid and non. Speaking of which, gotta get back to my web film!