Job Type: Full time (Onsite)
Experience: 2 - 3 years
Role Overview:
As a Editor in video production, your role involves supporting the Senior Editor and the post-production team in editing footage into cohesive sequences that align with the creative vision of the project. Here are the typical roles and responsibilities associated with a Editor:
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Footage Organisation and Logging:
- Footage Ingestion: Ingest and organize raw footage into editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) according to project specifications.
- Logging: Create detailed logs and notes for footage, including shot details, takes, and timestamps, to facilitate efficient editing and retrieval.
2. Editing Assistance:
- Assembly Editing: Assist in assembling raw footage into rough cuts and initial sequences under the guidance of the Senior Editor.
- Cutting and Trimming: Perform basic cutting, trimming, and rearranging of clips to refine sequences and ensure proper pacing and continuity.
- Transitions and Effects: Implement basic transitions, effects, and simple graphics as directed by the Senior Editor to enhance visual appeal and storytelling.
3. Technical Support:
- File Management: Maintain organized project files, ensuring proper naming conventions, folder structures, and backups for efficient workflow.
- Quality Control: Conduct basic quality checks on edited sequences, ensuring technical specifications (e.g., resolution, aspect ratio) are met and footage is error-free.
4. Collaboration and Communication:
- Team Coordination: Collaborate with other members of the post-production team, including Senior Editors, Assistant Editors, and Sound Designers, to ensure seamless integration of visual and audio elements.
- Feedback Incorporation: Incorporate feedback from Senior Editors, Directors, and Producers into edits, making revisions to improve clarity, storytelling, and overall quality.
5. Creative Input and Development:
- Creative Problem-Solving: Assist in solving creative challenges during the editing process, suggesting alternative approaches and solutions as needed.
- Learning and Development: Continuously learn and improve editing skills through mentorship, training, and hands-on experience, adapting to new techniques and industry trends.
6. Documentation and Administration:
- Project Documentation: Maintain detailed records of edits, revisions, and project milestones, updating project documentation and logs as required.
- Delivery Preparation: Assist in preparing final deliverables, ensuring they meet technical specifications and are ready for client review and distribution.
7. Professional Conduct:
- Adherence to Deadlines: Work efficiently to meet editing deadlines and milestones, coordinating with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Ethical Standards: Adhere to industry standards and best practices, respecting copyright laws and client confidentiality in all aspects of editing and project management.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and basic understanding of editing techniques, transitions, and effects.
- Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail in reviewing footage, ensuring continuity, and maintaining quality throughout the editing process.
- Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, receive feedback, and convey editing concepts and ideas.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, adapt to changing requirements, and contribute creative solutions to improve edits.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage files, documentation, and project timelines effectively.
