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 the files to put together the sequence of the film and deciding what is 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 tweaking the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.