Film and Video Editors

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What is Film and Video Editors?

Movie or video editors are skilled at editing movies, videos or animations. The editor's main task is to edit moving images in movies, videos, or other media, as well as synchronize the moving images with existing sound / songs. Editors are often referred to as "second directors" because the success or failure of a film or video can lie in their hands.?The editor who makes a show become coherent, by combining various scenes into a full show, with a fun storyline to watch.

Minimum education level

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM3200 - RM 4700

Example of a Job Position

Assistant Film Editor

Editor

Film Editor

News Editor

News Video Editor

News Videotape Editor

Non-Linear Editor

Online Editor

Video Editor

Videographer

Task

? Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers ? Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary ? Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect ? Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films ? Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product

Knowledge

Communication and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and techniques and methods of dissemination. Includes alternative ways to inform and entertain through writing, verbal, and visual media.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Design

Knowledge of techniques, equipment and design principles including in producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Monitor

Monitor / assess the performance of themselves, other individuals, and organizations to develop or take corrective actions.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Consideration and Decision Making

Consider the shortcomings and advantages of potential action choices to choose the most appropriate action.

Programming

Write computer programs for various purposes.

Coordination

Adjust the actions taken, with the actions of others.

Time Management

Set personal time with other people's time

Capability

1
Information Arrangement - The ability to arrange various things and actions in a certain sequence or pattern according to the rules specified (for example: number patterns, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
2
Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on tasks in a given period without being easily distracted.
3
Short Distance Vision - The ability to see details at close range (a few feet away from the object).
4
Finger Agility - The ability to make precise coordination of finger movements from one or both hands, which will be used to hold, move, or attach very small objects.
5
Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the difference between different sounds and loudness.