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Occupation

232931 Film and Video Editor

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

232931 Film and Video Editor

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

Specialisations

  • Animation Editor
  • Visual Effects Editor

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • 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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