Film and Television Editor

Film and television editors edit and assemble films and videos from 'rushes' (the first prints of a movie made after shooting a scene), taking into account the mood, pace, climax, etc. of films or television productions.

A film and television editor 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 to enable the content to be presented with maximum effect
  • edit and balance music and effects
  • select stock shots from film library and edit and incorporate them into film or video.

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

Required Skills - Film and Television Editor

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

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