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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. Unlike internal rhythm, external rhythm is determined by this task. Moviolas were used for this task until being replaced by (*) flatbed 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 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■
ANSWER: film editing [accept On Film Editing; accept cutting before “cutting”; prompt on montage] (In the Blink of an Eye is by Walter Murch.)
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