Film and Video Editors

• Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
• Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.
• Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
• Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films.
• Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible.
• Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
• Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
• Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
• Mark frames where a particular shot or piece of sound is to begin or end.
• Record needed sounds or obtain them from sound effects libraries.
• Verify key numbers and time codes on materials.
• Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.
• Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Film and Video Editors.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Film and Video Editors.