Official tasks for Film and Video Editors

Video Editor

Official tasks for Film and Video Editors.

O*NET reference Film and Video Editors (27-4032.00) · occupation basis specialism

Occupation basis: specialism — this is a narrower or closely related role within Film and Video Editors. Use only the official tasks that apply, plus the person's own tasks.

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, to arrange films into sequences, and to 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.

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Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.Not yet assessed

Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.Not yet assessed

Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.Not yet assessed

Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.Not yet assessed

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O*NET occupation basis: specialism — Film and Video Editors (27-4032.00).

Occupation basis: specialism — this is a narrower or closely related role within Film and Video Editors. Use only the official tasks that apply, plus the person's own tasks.

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