Is being a film or video editor a good fit for you?
Cuts and arranges film and video footage into a finished story. Works with directors and producers, and may add sound and music.
What the work involves
- Organises and joins raw footage into one whole, following scripts or directors' and producers' instructions.
- Edits films and videos to add music, dialogue and sound effects, order scenes and fix errors.
- Chooses and combines the best shots of each scene to tell a clear, smooth story.
- Watches footage scene by scene to get to know it before putting together the final product.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be creative and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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