Film & Video Editor Job Description
If you're looking for a career where you can tell a story through images, consider becoming a video or film editor. The definition of these editors includes editing documentaries, music videos and compiling highlights of sporting events in postproduction. The video or film editor confers with directors on their ideas on how the final product. Typically, you need a bachelor's degree in areas such as film studies or media arts.
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Video Editor Description
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A video editor is someone who edits video or soundtracks creating commercial-quality pieces. The video editor decides which film to use that and arranges the film to tell a story. A video editor also adds sounds, splices and combines scenes to create finished films such as television shows, cable programming, business presentations and celebrations. You may arrange or revise video shot by camera operators.
Film Editor Description
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A film editor is a person who takes different images recorded by directors and combines them into a feature film, video or movie for general audiences. The film editor views hundreds of videos shot at different camera angles or from different cameras for the best images to use. The editor inserts sound, such as extra background noise in a bar scene, songs from the film's soundtrack or voice-overs. The film editor waits for a director's final approval of the movie. You may, with more experience, gain a larger voice when determining the shape and scope of the film project, according to Degree Directory.
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Skills
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A film or video editor needs a variety of skills such being able to work in a team environment. You may work with directors, camera operators and actors. The editor also needs an eye for detail, good communication and listening skills. You must be able to tell a story with clarity, pace and emotional permanence. The editor needs creativity. Computer skills are a must. A video editor, according to My Pursuit, must know computer software programs such as Apple's Final Cut Pro, Xpress Pro and Express DV.
Employers
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A video or film editor typically works for a variety of employers such as television stations, large broadcasting and motion picture companies and news organizations. Law enforcement agencies and law firms may hire you to recreate crime scenes. Event planners hire a video editor to edit filmed celebrations such as birthdays, dances, weddings or parties.
Considerations
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2008 the median salary for video and film editors was $50,560 per year. A video or film editor schedule varies considerably, according to BLS. An editor working on movies may work irregular hours.
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References
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