EDITORFILM INDUSTRY – PAIGE SMITH

DUTIES• Visit locations during filming

• Go through footage

• Trim and assemble footage

• Work with sound effects editors, sound editors and musical directors

•Insert music, dialogue and sound effects

•Review the edited film

•Make revisions and prepare the final cut for release to the film house for production.

BENEFITS

• Get a direct input into how the film is made and how the finish product turns out

• Work and income are more steady than other careers in the film industry

• Get to work closely with the director and other major contributors to the film

SKILLS

• Knowledge of the film industry

and movie production

• Knowledge of editing equipment

• Good photographic eye, as well

as knowledge of audio effects

• Problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

CHARACTERISTICS• Ability to work alone

• Flexibility

• Ability to remain calm

and confident

• Willingness to work

long hours on rush

assignments

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor of Art w/ a major in film and television, film studies or communications.

• Independent film schools, photographic institutes, community colleges and technical schools.

Local Institutes:SFU – School of

Contemporary Arts

BCIT - Media and Creative

Communications

CAREER INFO

• Salary ranges from $30, 000 - $80, 000 per year

• Long and irregular hours during evenings, weekends and public holidays to meet deadlines

PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT

• Most are independently employed

• Some work for studios (Vancouver Film Studios, Oh Just Peachy Studios Productions)

OH JUST PEACHY STUDIOS PRODUCTIONS

• Full service video production and post-production studio located in Vancouver

• Provides film and video production and post-production services to small businesses, individuals, artists, and bands all over North America.