Edward Dmytryk

Edward Dmytryk

Dmytryk has created the seven rule system which he calls the rules of cutting.

1) Never make a cut, without a necessary reason, which would make the scene more personal and realistic.

2) If you are in a dilemma to cut an exact frame short or long. As a film maker you should cut long.

Montage of Edward Dmytryk.

3) Whenever given an opportunity to cut in the movement, you should because it makes the scene fresh and easier to edit.

4)  The ‘new’ is more respectable than an ‘’old’’.

5)  All films should start with jaw-dropping action scenes and end with action pact sequence or montage, to create a dramatic effect and keep the audience interested.

6) When Editing, cut for the right reasons e.g. the girl turns around ‘’cut’’. You would cut to show a close up of her face, to express the emotions. Unlike, cutting just for the reason to cut and speed the process.

7)  Establish a scene than focus on the quality of form.