Film Editor

ANDRÉS A. TORRES MENDOZA

12-3
CAREER RESEARCH PROJECT
Job Description
A Film Editor, or Video Editor, is
responsible for turning uncut footage from a
film shoot into a finished, cohesive final
project. Their duties include studying film
scripts and using them to guide scene
development, determining which camera
angles to use and coordinating sound and
visual effects in post-production.
Skills Required
•a keen eye for detail and a critical mind
•creativity and a passionate interest in film and video editing
•patience and concentration
•the ability to listen to others and to work well as part of a
team
•a high level of self-motivation, commitment and dedication
•organizational and time management skills
Educational Requirements
Most editor positions require a bachelor's
degree in a field related to film or
broadcasting, such as communications.
Many colleges offer courses in
cinematography or video-editing software.
Coursework involves a mix of film theory with
practical training. Editors may complete a
brief period of on-the-job training.
Public and private settings for
employment
Some private video editing companies include: •5:00 Films & Media
•Snowy Peak
• BX Films
•Casual Films
•Veracity Collab
RaffertyWeiss Media is a video editing company
•Kyro that has written, produced and directed a variety
of public service announcements, outreach,
educational, and training video productions for
the federal government over the past 20 years.
Starting and Expected Maximum
Pay
Skills that can be polished in high
school and college
• One can develop patience and concentration in group projects and good study habits.

•By familiarizing yourself with Photoshop and multiple video editing software, one can be better
prepared for the career
•Have already been experienced with technology, social media, computers, emails, Office and other
technological assets that one would need in their everyday life and applying jobs.
Specific academic or vocational schools that
will prepare you for the career chosen.
• Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)
• Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts (Tallahassee, FL)
• Massachusetts College of Art (Boston, MA)
Find or conduct an interview with
an expert from the field.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyBbGz9cOEc

-What was your first editing job?

"I was 23 years old, and I didn't know anything, but I didn't know I didn't know
anything"
Integrate your opinion to your findings.

My opinion over all this information regarding film editing is how important it is in movie making. It’s
what makes everything mesh together in a cohesive line that could only be possible with editing. The
skills required for a job can also be sharpened early on which will help me from a professional
standpoint. Generally, this career research project helped me understand more of one of my options into
what I want to make a living out of.
References
Dmytryk, E. (2018). On film editing: an introduction to the art of film construction. Routledge.

Reisz, K., & Millar, G. (1971). The technique of film editing.

Gross, D. (2009). Making a story move: The art of film editing.