Film Editing

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Cinematic representation of the Kuleshov Effect, showing how juxtaposed images alter the perception of a neutral facial expression.

Soviet Montage Theory: Key Concepts and Techniques

Audiences subconsciously assign collective context to separate images, making a single facial expression convey hunger, sorrow, or joy depending on the preceding shot.

Arthur Vance·July 3, 2026

A symbolic representation of film editing, featuring vintage equipment and iconic Star Wars imagery, honoring the late editor Marcia Lucas.

The Gallery

Star Wars Editor Marcia Lucas Dies at 80; Lucasfilm Mourns

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor who sculpted the iconic lightsaber duels and emotional beats of the original 1977 'Star Wars,' died on Wednesday at 80 after battling metastatic cancer.

Naomi Feldman·May 30, 2026