The Blink of an Eye: A Metaphor for Film Editing

Walter Murch draws a fascinating parallel between the blink of an eye and the cut in film editing. Both are brief, unconscious actions that can have a profound impact. Just as a blink can signal a change in attention or emotion, a cut can shift the viewer's focus and create meaning. Murch suggests that editors can learn from the natural rhythm of blinking to create cuts that feel intuitive and emotionally resonant.