Research: Editor (Production Role)

EditorIf I could choose a role to be in for the next production then it would have to be an editor. I'd want to be an editor because I like the idea of being able to bring the film together and to make the end product as prefect as could be. I also like the idea of scrolling through all of the shots to make the perfect sequence, for example, a chase scene.

Definition - a film editor is the person in a film crew who pulls together all of the filmed shots and assembles them together to make the full production. Usually, the director helps to provide support to the editor so his/her mental vision can be portrayed on film.

When an editor is editing the film he/she usually has a few other assisstants helping them when in the process. They discuss, with the director, what shot should be edited into the sequence to capture the best possible perspective. However, the editor's job isn't just putting a film together, blending in the scenes or editing the dialogues. They must work creatively with many layers of images, dialogue, music and even how to capture the actors' performances to incorporate their emotions into the film. They can do this by piecing together many or little shots cut together to make their emotions show through.

Editors usually go through step-by-step, shot-by-shot, which is a painfully slow process but concentration must be kept throughout the whole post-production sequence. If not, then

substantial mistakes could be made and if found, could set back the editing process many hours if not days.

Main tasks of an editor could be;

• preparing all un-cut, raw footage for editing.
• cutting the raw footage at the right times.
• forming the scenes together so they run smoothly together and are all in time making it seem as though the scene was filmed all at once.
• inserting sounds, graphics and effects.
• creating a rough cut of the film to show how the film might look like and how further adjustments could be made.
re-ordering and tweaking the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.