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Film and Video Editors

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What are imperative skills to have in order to become a good film/media editor?

The skills that one needs to have as an editor, are essentially being patient, being communicative and being caring (of course we need to be good at editing, know our editing programs and being professional at our work ethic. Those are bottom line). I see those traits are skills because they are ...
Film Skillset Documentary/Film Film Editor
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Pros and cons working as a photo/video editor?

Editing is like slow cooking; you have gathered all of your footage (ingredients) and now it needs to get ready for public consumption. So, you gut it, clean it, color correct it, add audio,The atmosphere is often Much more relaxed than being on set. There is less safety to worry about, just ensu...
Media Photography Editor
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How well did being a Cinema Art and Science major prepare you for your job as a Video Editor at Zacuto?

I graduated as a Video Editor and felt like one. The technical practice and interpersonal skills gained at Columbia helped me land interviews, internships, and full time positions. Knowing how to work with directors and incorporate their perspective, while still adding your creative input is a ve...
College Major Film Editor
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