video and motion picture editor

Code 2654.5

Video and motion picture editors are responsible for the assembly and cutting of raw footage into a logically and aesthetically-pleasant material for movies, television series, or domestic purposes. They reorganize scenes that have been shot and decide which special effects are needed. Video and motion picture editors work closely together with sound editors and music directors.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Flujo de trabajo de edición digital
  • graphic design
  • ICT software specifications
  • familiarise with personal directing styles
  • motion graphics
  • film production process
  • multimedia systems

Skills and competences

  • search databases
  • consult with production director
  • cut raw footage digitally
  • follow directions of the artistic director
  • synchronise sound with images
  • supervise equipment
  • put uncut recordings into computer
  • watch scenes

Transversal competences

  • analyse a script
  • consult with motion picture producer
  • finish project within budget
  • follow work schedule
  • supervise video and motion picture editing team

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences