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231434 · OSCA 2024

Film and Video Editor

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Professionals

Classification

Major group
2Professionals

Description

Makes and implements editorial decisions regarding mood, pace and climax of films, television programs, video productions or commercials.

Specialisations

  • Animation Editor
  • Visual Effects Editor

Unit group

2314 · Media Directors and Designers

Description

Direct the artistic, creative and technical aspects of film, television, audio and live performance productions.

Skill level

Australia

1

Occupation skill level 1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • Reviews and selects footage for editing based on the script or brief
  • Assembles and edits footage to create a coherent and engaging story
  • Collaborates with directors, producers and other team members to achieve the desired creative vision
  • Adds visual effects, sound effects and music to enhance the overall production
  • Adjusts and fine-tunes the timing, pacing and sequencing of scenes
  • Maintains organised and accurate records of all edited materials

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