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The Art That Conceals Art

he principle that the most effective editing is often that which is unnoticed by the audience, seamlessly guiding their experience without drawing attention to the craft itself. Editor Leo Trombetta describes this as practicing "the art that conceals art," noting that "if I’m noticing the editing too much, that’s usually not a good thing." The goal is to make the edit feel like "a real moment, as if you’ve peered through a window."

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