Film and Television Editor

Film and television editors edit and assemble films and videos from raw, unedited footage ('dailies' or 'rushes'), taking into account the mood, pace and climax of films or television productions.

Film and television editors may perform the following tasks:

• view processed film and video with production personnel to analyse, evaluate and select scenes and to decide which scenes need to be improved or reshot
• trim film and copy video segments to specific lengths, arranging and joining them in sequence
• import, compile and render digital video footage on a computer to enable the content to be presented with maximum effect
• edit and balance music and effects
• select stock shots from a film library and edit and incorporate them into film or video.

There is often a need to work long or irregular hours.

Personal Requirements:

• artistic flair
• patience
• attention to detail
• able to work as part of a team
• lateral thinking.

Related Jobs:

• Film and Television Producer's Assistant
• Film, Stage and Television Director

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