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Film and Video Editors

District Of Columbia

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Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

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Currently Employed: 111

Yearly Projected Openings: 0

Typical Hourly Wage: $29.95 - $48.85

Typical Annual Salary: $62,300 - $101,600

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 1 to 5 years

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: None

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Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
Trim film segments to specified lengths, and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.
Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films.
Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
Piece sounds together to develop film soundtracks.
Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible.
Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in film editing, assembling, and recording activities.

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