Filmmaker

Job Description

<p><strong>Job brief </strong></p><p>As a film/video editor, you’ll manage material such as camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects to produce a final film or video product. This is a key role in the post-production process and your skills can determine the quality and delivery of the finished result. You’ll usually work closely with the director to achieve the desired end result.</p><p>Digital technology, specialist computer software and high-quality digitization of sound and pictures have effectively replaced the traditional manual method of cutting film. In some instances, you may be given creative freedom, while in others you’ll just be required to operate the necessary machines.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As a film or video editor, you’ll need to:</p><ul><li>work to a brief, and maybe an outline of footage and/or a shot list, script, or screenplay</li><li>assemble raw footage, with camera shots, either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer.</li><li>input uncut rushes and sound and synchronize and store them into files on the computer.</li><li>digitally cut files to put together the sequence of the film and decide what’s usable.</li><li>create a ‘rough cut’ (or assembly edit) of the program/film and determine the exact cutting for the next and final stages.</li><li>reorder and fine-tune the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements </strong></p><ul><li>oversee the quality and progress of audio and video engineering and editing.</li><li>experiment with styles and techniques, including the design of graphic elements.</li><li>write voiceover/commentary.</li><li>suggest or select music.</li><li>carry out online editing – and depending on your role you may also finalize technical aspects such as correcting faulty footage, grading and coloring and adding special effects.</li></ul><p></p>