Description
A film editor does the second writing for a film and stitches together a story for it. He is responsible for presenting the director’s vision of a movie. Certain flaws in the film’s script can be corrected at this stage. An editor has to maintain the flow and correct length of a film and ensure that it achieves a sense of pace. Being a good editor can be a great asset if one wants to be a director.
Requirements
A film editor should have basic knowledge of the software. What you learn at a training institute may be different from what you actually do as a film editor. You have to be a little “film literate,” your basics have to be strong and you should be able to pick up editing skills easily. A long or short-term course in film editing may be useful.
Job Prospects
Pay scale is determined by the budget of the film, the scale of the film and one’s experience. It could range from Rs. 3 lakh and Rs. 25 lakh per project.
Pros & Cons
You get to work on big projects with some of the best names in the business. Creative satisfaction is immense. It is an extremely creative process based on individual as well as collective opinions. You should be willing to work hard and for long hours. Film editing requires a lot of patience as there is mounting pressure of deadlines.
