Video editors are responsible for the creative editing decisions in post-production to develop films, TV programs, music videos, and commercials. They select and combine shots into sequences, add audio effects and music, and use software to improve quality and add titles, sounds, graphics, and visual effects to create the final product. Video editors work with non-linear editing software to accomplish tasks like transferring footage to computers and formatting videos for streaming online or DVDs.

1. The Role of The video EDITOR
Video Editors - People who are responsible for
making creative video editing decisions in post-
production stage of developing a film or a
particular video. They can work on various
projects like TV Programmes, films, music videos
and commercials. Professional video editors need
to have both technical and creative skillset. They
range of responsibilities varies from selecting and
combining shots into sequences to adding audio
effects and music to create a final product. They
work involves also transferring recorded footage
to computer, digitally improving image quality,
using computer software to add titles, sounds,
graphics and any visual effects. They may create
DVDs or format footage to ensure that it is
appropriate for streaming online. Video Editors
are working on NLE ( Non-linear editing) software
to accomplish their tasks.
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2. The Role of The video EDITOR
Nowadays there is a lot to choose from when it comes to video editing software.
There is software that is aimed for amateur users, who just want to edit some
family movies or upload simple videos on YouTube but when it comes to industry
standard editing, there are 3 main NLE software programs used by professional
video editors from around the world:
Adobe Premier Pro Final Cut Pro Avid Media Composer.
Most popular professional video
editing software

3. The Role of The video EDITOR
To be a professional video editor it is very
important to posses as many skills described in
the list below as possible.
• High level of attention to details
• Patience and concentration
• Good sense of timing and visual awareness
• Critical Mind
• Organisation and time management skills
• High level of self-motivation, commitment
and dedication
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to listen to others and work in a
team
• Good Computer Skills
SKILLS OF A GOOD VIDEO
EDITOR