About this role
A Video Editor’s main task is to take the raw footage shot by a film crew and Director and turn it into the final product. Examples of duties a Video Editor may need to perform include:
- Assembling raw footage and transferring or uploading to a computer
- Analyzing and following a script, screenplay or outline when performing edits
- Inputting sound to enhance footage, which may include selecting music and writing voice-overs
- Adding graphics to enhance footage
- Digitally splicing film and video and synchronizing them into one rough cut file
- Improving and correcting lighting, coloring and faulty footage
- Working closely with Directors to present a final product that matches their vision
- Making revisions to edits upon request