Digital Video Editing Book Reviews

Technique of Film Editing
by Karel Reisz, Gavin Millar

It's still the bible of film AND video editing although it has not been revised since 1968. Highly recommend. Read review here.

Technique of Film and Video Editing: History, Theory, and Practice
by Ken Dancyger

A guide for serious film and video makers conveying the artistic and aesthetic principles and practices of editing. Highly recommend. Read review here.

Nonlinear - A Field Guide to Digital Video and Film Editing
by Michael Rubin

A complete reference book about the technical side of digital video and film editing. Highly recommend. Read review here.

Digital Video for Dummies
by Martin Doucette

A good starting point with simple, clear explanations on almost everything about digital video. Read review here.

The Digital Filmmaking Handbook
by Ben Long, Sonja Schenk

A general overview of video/film production and editing. Read review here.

Digital Non-linear Desktop Editing
by Sonja Schenk

Current technology and desktop editing tools, and how to integrate them into your own editing projects. Read review here.

Nonlinear Editing: Storytelling, Aesthetics, & Craft
by Bryce Button

Adobe Premiere Classroom In A Book
by Adobe Creative Team

Step-by-step instructions, guiding you through most of the main features of Premiere and get familiar with them. Highly recommend. Read review here.

Editing Techniques with Final Cut Pro
by Michael Wohl

Covering the basics of video production and the use of Final Cut Pro itself. Highly recommend. Read review here.

CD and DVD Recording for Dummies
by Mark L. Chambers

The title says all. Read review here.

Creating Your Own Great DVDs and CDs: The Official HP Guide
by Mark L. Chambers

Create every type of DVD, CD and VCD, and record whatever you want - video, photographs, music or data. Read review here.

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