main task is to take the raw footage shot by a film crew and Director and turn it into the final product. Examples of duties a Video Editor may need to perform include:
- Assembling raw footage and transferring or uploading to a computer
- Analyzing and following a script, screenplay or outline when performing edits
- Inputting sound to enhance footage, which may include selecting music and writing voice-overs
- Adding graphics to enhance footage
- Digitally splicing film and video and synchronizing them into one rough cut file
- Improving and correcting lighting, coloring and faulty footage
- Working closely with Directors to present a final product that matches their vision
- Making revisions to edits upon request
responsible for reviewing audio and visual footage and using computer software to organize clips into a cohesive finished project. Their duties include splitting or combining video clips, adding appropriate sounds or graphics and watching the finished product to catch mistakes before submitting it for review.
Core Responsibilities
- Reviewing Footage: Watching all recorded material to pick the best takes and moments.
- Assembling and Cutting: Trimming clips and putting them in a logical