Packet 2: Tossup 6

This task must always be done with a positive reason according to a book on it by Edward Dmytryk. This task is the subject of a set of “conversations” held by Michael Ondaatje with the author of In the Blink of an Eye. (15[1])Unlike internal rhythm, external rhythm is determined by this task. Moviolas were used for this task until being replaced by (*) flatbed (10[1])equipment in the 70s. Robert Wise did this task on Citizen Kane. Margaret Booth, Barbara McLean, Doane Harrison, and Dede Allen were able to break into this task (10[1])because Hollywood studios considered it merely technical. The 30-degree rule is a common heuristic in this task to maintain a sense of continuity. For 10 points, workprints were used for what task that once literally involved cutting celluloid? ■END■

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