Film and Video Editors
What is a Film and Video Editor?
Film and video editors are creative professionals who play a crucial role in the production of films, television shows, documentaries, and various other visual media. Their primary responsibility is to edit raw footage into a polished final product that tells a cohesive story and engages the audience. This involves selecting and cutting scenes, adjusting audio levels, adding visual effects, and ensuring smooth transitions between shots. Editors work closely with directors and producers to understand their vision and requirements, making creative decisions that enhance the narrative and emotional impact of the piece. They utilize various editing software and tools to manipulate visual and audio elements, contributing significantly to the pacing, rhythm, and tone of the final edit. Their work not only influences the overall quality of the production but also requires a strong sense of timing, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of storytelling techniques. In addition to technical skills, successful film and video editors must also possess a collaborative spirit, as they often engage in discussions and feedback sessions with other creative team members throughout the editing process.
Tasks
- Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
- Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
- Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
- Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.
- Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
Technology Skills
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Video creation and editing software
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Screencastify
- TikTok
- YouTube
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Web platform development software
- AJAX
- Cascading style sheets CSS
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- JavaScript
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Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
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Web page creation and editing software
- Brightcove
- Google Video
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Tools Used
- Media control systems
- Video editors
- Digital video disk players or recorders
- Video streaming system
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Desktop computers
Knowledge
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Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
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Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Skills
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Abilities
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Bachelor's degree
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Associate's degree
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
Work Activities
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Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Detailed Work Activities
- Edit audio or video recordings.
- Determine presentation subjects or content.
- Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.
- Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
- Label production materials.
Work Interests
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Artistic
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$38990.0 - $154480.0
New job opportunities are likely in the future. : Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.