Manipulating and editing film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience.
Taking a brief to grasp production team's needs and specifications.
Reviewing shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes' value and contribution to continuity
- receiving a brief, and maybe an outline of footage and/or a shot list, script, or screenplay
- assembling all raw footage, with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer
- inputting uncut rushes and sound, and synchronising and storing them into files on the computer
- digitally cutting files to put together the sequence of the film and deciding what's usable
- creating a 'rough cut' (or assembly edit) of the programme/film and determining the exact cutting for the next and final stages
- reordering and fine-tuning the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.
Additional tasks may include:
- overseeing the quality and progress of audio and video engineering and editing
- experimenting with styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements
- writing voiceover/commentary
- suggesting or selecting music
- online editing - depending on your role you may also finalise technical aspects such as correcting faulty footage, grading and colouring and adding special effects.