"In Over the Shoulder, Mark Solomon shares the essentials he learned as a film editor, with a career in Hollywood spanning more than 30 years, editing animated films, such as Shrek, Chicken Run, Space Jam, and Frankenweenie, which was nominated for an Eddie award as Best Edited Animated Feature Film. As a member of this select club, Mark would like to help up-and-coming storytellers stand out from the crowd with irresistible stories that engage the emotions and stick in the memory. Over the Shoulder is filled with practical advice for finding success and fulfillment in this highly competitive field. Mark spent years 'in the room' with A-listers, such as Tim Burton, Mel Gibson, Nick Park, and Gary Ross, creative filmmakers who set the standard for stories that resonate with a large global audience. Over the Shoulder shares the secrets he learned about putting together a great story, including contrast, cause and effect, suspense, and surprise, along with little-known principles from the Japanese stage that really make a visual story pop. These tools are universal, so whether you're making a movie, shooting an online reel, or pitching a new start-up, this book is for you."--Page 4 of cover.