In Jump¿Cut, the follow-up to the authors' acclaimed Make the Cut, leading film/TV editors and industry veterans Lori Jane Coleman and Diana Friedberg offer editing techniques, insider tips, and unwritten rules that contribute to making a great production, providing both seasoned and aspiring editors alike with the tools needed to 'jump'-start the next stage of their editing careers, or to break into this challenging industry. Using a mix of practical techniques and career-focused advice, Jump¿Cut covers best practices in cutting dramatic motion pictures, episodic television, documentaries and reality TV, and taking into account music, sound effects, and dialogue. The book is rounded out by interviews with many leading Hollywood editors, including Alan Heim, Michael Tronick, and Mary Jo Markey, who share their years of experience and unique paths through the industry.