The editing of films began by literally cutting and pasting the films together. This method was achieved by using a machine called the moviola or another called the Steenbeck. These machines made it very easy to slice the film strips apart and then paste the new ones on together to make a smooth cutting for the film. This method was revolutionary in the film, "Life of an American Fireman" where the audience was watching the fire begin and spread and then cut to see the firemen head for the scene of the fire. Another early film similar to that one was "A Man With A Movie Camera".
Later editing methods are pretty much all computer based with programs such as Final Cut Pro and Avid, but these systems have not been around too long and may be the top of the range for a few years until some newer editing equipment is released.
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