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, climax, etc. 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 re-shot
- trim film and copy video segments to specific lengths, arrange and join them in sequence; or 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.
Film and television editors often 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.
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