Walter Murch
Walter Murch is a well-known film editor and sound designer who has won multiple awards for his work. He has worked on films like American Graffiti, Apocalypse Now, The Godfather Part II and Part III, and The English Patient.
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On the Nature of Film Editing
Film
The similarities between the processes and principles of film editing and designing are worth examining for insight into how we might approach design.
In the Blink of an Eye • 1993
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On the Audience
Human-centeredness • Film
A film editor’s role as “ombudsman for the audience” shares the practiced empathy that a designer should have for people who use their designs. At the same time, both the editor and the designer can’t follow their audiences blindly.
In the Blink of an Eye • 1993
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On the Relationship of Dreamer and Listener
Film
The interaction between a “dreamer” and a “listener” is often what pushes a creative process forward, in both filmmaking and design. Both roles are vital.
In the Blink of an Eye • 1993
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On Cinema as Mass Intimacy
Film
A single film is unchanging and aimed at general audiences, but manages to speak to different people in personal ways. Part of the way it accomplishes this is through a focus on human thought and the collaborative nature of its creation.
In the Blink of an Eye • 1993