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Short Description:

Responsible for editing moving images on film, video, or other media and may also edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films.
  • Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
  • Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, arrange films into sequences, and correct errors, using editing equipment.
  • Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
  • Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.
  • Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Graphics or photo imaging software: Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects; Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud software; Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop 
  • Music or sound editing software: Avid Digidesign Pro Tools
  • Video creation and editing software: Apple Final Cut Pro; Screencastify; Windows Media Services; YouTube
  • Web page creation and editing software: Brightcove; Google Video
  • Web platform development software: AJAX; Cascading style sheets CSS; Hypertext markup language HTML; JavaScript 

Job Zones

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  • Related Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
  • Job Zone Examples: These occupations usually involve communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 1-2 years of preparation (6.0 to < 7.0)

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