Walter Scott Murch is an American film editor, sound designer, and director. He is best known for his work on films such as The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, The English Patient, and Cold Mountain. Murch has won three Academy Awards for his work on The English Patient, The Godfather Part III, and Apocalypse Now. He is also a member of the American Cinema Editors, and has been nominated for several other awards. Murch is known for his innovative editing techniques, such as the "rolling edit" and the "jump cut". He is also known for his use of sound design, which he has used to great effect in films such as The Conversation and The Godfather Part III. He is also a pioneer in the use of digital editing, having been one of the first to use the Avid system. Murch has also written and directed several films, including Return to Oz and the documentary Ghosts of the Abyss. He has also written several books on film editing and sound design, including In the Blink of an Eye and The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film. Murch is considered one of the most influential film editors of all time, and his work has been praised by many of the most respected directors in the industry. He is an inspiration to many aspiring filmmakers, and his work continues to be studied and admired by film fans around the world.