Video Editor
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- What's it like to be a Video Editor?
- How to become a Video Editor
- Latest Video Editor jobs
- Top skills and experience for Video Editors
What's it like to be a Video Editor?
Video Editors organise and edit digital footage to produce videos for television shows, movies, music videos, documentaries, news, sports and marketing. They are responsible for telling stories through video in a compelling and interesting way and realising the vision of a creative director or client.
Tasks and duties
- Editing and enhancing video footage using software.
- Collaborating with a director or filmmaker.
- Browsing through raw footage.
- Integrating music or voice-over tracks and optimising audio.
- Revising videos based on client or director feedback.
How to become a Video Editor
You don’t need a formal qualification to become a Video Editor, but a relevant qualification can better prepare you for the role. Employers prefer candidates with industry experience and a portfolio of work.
Study video editing through a formal institution or online courses. A degree relating to photography, visual communication or arts can be beneficial.
Develop video editing skills through internships or hands-on training. It’s also important to build a portfolio of your best work.
