Film & Video Editor

Film & Video Editors are an essential factor to any film production

As a Film & Video Editor, you will edit and assemble moving images on media, along with editing or synchronising soundtracks with these images into a finalised piece.

Film & Video Editors work on many different kinds of productions, which can include:

• Films
• Television Programs
• Corporate Videos
• Music Videos
• TV Commercials
• Live Event Experiences (LED Screens)

What Does A Film And Video Editor Do?

The role of a Video Editor varies day to day, job to job. At different times of the process, a Film & Video Editor might;

• Receive a brief/idea from their client that they need to bring to life
• Assemble raw footage
• Input and synchronise uncut rushes and sound
• Digitally cut files
• Create a rough cut or assembly edit
• Reorder and fine-tune content

Editors may also:

• Oversee the Audio Engineering & editing quality & progress
• Experiment with alternative styles & techniques
• Select or suggest music best suited to the film/video

Online Editing duties may also be required, such as:

• Finalise technical aspects, like footage or colours
• Add special effects

How to become a Film & Video Editor:

To become a Film & Video Editor, you will need to gain certain skills and experience.

Although not required, a degree may be beneficial in displaying you hold skills necessary for success in Film & Video Editing. Some relevant subjects could include:

• Communications
• Film
• Graphic Design
• I.T
• Media Studies
• Television / Photography

Skills, Abilities & Personality Types:

Your skills, work style and values will set you up for success as an Editor.

You will need to demonstrate aptitude in the following areas:

• Communications and media
• Computers and electronics
• Customer and personal service
• English language
• Production and processing

You will also need to:

• Adaptable and flexible
• Hold an ability to listen to others and their ideas
• Work well with a team
• Be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Keen eye for detail
• Concentration and patience
• Creatively minded
• Passion and a genuine interest for editing
• Be self-motivated
• Hold great time management and organisational skills
• Be clear and concessive in your communication

Technical Skills:

Holding experience (employed or personally) with the latest technology, will set you apart from the competition when you apply for editing roles. You may need to know how to use certain softwares, including:

• Adobe softwares like AfterEffects, Illustrator, Photoshop
• Indesign
• Premier Pro
• 3D Studio Max

If you enjoy, designing, creating and are able to take direction from your clients, Film & Video Editing may be right for you.