“Cut!” While credit for a film’s success
may go to the director,
it’s often editors who turn
hours of raw footage
into an enjoyable blockbuster movie.
Film and video editors select and cut film
and video footage of actors and settings
and arrange it into stories with a clear sequence
and meaning or to achieve certain emotional
or psychological effects.
These film professionals often look closely
frame by frame to ensure that the
final product achieves the desired impact.
An editor might work at a Hollywood studio…
spending hours alone in the editing booth…
or in an office producing video content
for a media company.
Many editors work in motion picture
and video industries
or in television broadcasting,
and some are self-employed.
Editors need creativity and the ability to work
collaboratively with producers and directors
to achieve a common vision.
Most jobs require a bachelor’s degree
in a field related to film or broadcasting.
As in most industries,
technology has had a profound impact.
Today, most editing is performed digitally
using specialized software.
Film editors typically choose to
specialize in one type of software,
and some employers offer training in the type
of specialized editing software they use.
Internet-based video creation services
have provided additional platforms
and opportunities for editors.