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Film and Video Editors in Battle Creek, Michigan

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.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Film and Video Editors on average make:
$70,720 ($34.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
5
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
0 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a bachelor’s degree.

The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.

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Other Job Titles

Contract Video Editor, Cue Selector, Digital Media Coordinator, Digital Video Editor, Editor, Electronic News Gathering Editor (ENG Editor), Film Editor, Movie Editor, News Editor, News Video Editor

Technology/Skills

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office software, TikTok

Tools Used

Audio patch bays, Desktop computers, Digital video disk DVD recorders, Digital video editing systems, Laptop computers, Network routers, Personal computers, Video patch bays, YouTube.com

Tasks

  • Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible.
  • Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements.
  • Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
  • Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
  • Verify key numbers and time codes on materials.

Personality

Stress Tolerance, Attention to Detail, Integrity, Dependability, Cooperation, Self-Control, Adaptability/Flexibility, Independence, Initiative, Persistence

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