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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 27-4032.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Film and Video Editors

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

What this job is about

Edit and assemble film footage into a cohesive final product.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Review raw footage

    Examine footage sequence by sequence to understand content before editing.

  2. 2

    Organize footage

    String together raw footage according to scripts or director's instructions.

  3. 3

    Edit audio and visual elements

    Insert music, dialogue, and sound effects while correcting errors using editing equipment.

  4. 4

    Finalize film sequences

    Trim and reassemble film segments to enhance storytelling and ensure fluid transitions.

  5. 5

    Conduct screenings and make adjustments

    Review the assembled film with directors to determine necessary corrections and improvements.

Tools used in this work
Adobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAJAXCascading style sheets CSSExtensible markup language XMLHypertext markup language HTMLJavaScriptMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordTikTok

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.