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Job description of Video Editor:

People with the job title Video Editor typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
Editors - Perform variety of editorial duties, such as laying out, indexing, and revising content of written materials, in preparation for final publication.
Film and Video Editors - Edit motion picture soundtracks, film, and video.

Responsibilities:
* Facilitate the process of viewing video footage with the client.
* Decide what shots should be used, and making the final edits.
* Add music, consistent transitions, correct titles, text, and credits, while providing the video with an overall “look and feel” that meets the project objectives.
* Work closely with the client to guide the overall effects of the video.
* Review progress of projects to the team during meetings.
* Able to select the best scenes and combine these with appropriate and effective special effects.
* Create detailed moving image art with Photoshop or Flash.
* Research music, obtain permissions for use, and to suggest other sound "clips" to the team.
* Communicate with client and director.

Qualification:
* Trained in Multimedia Design, Moving Images or equivalent.
* Familiarity with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Windows programs, the Internet, search engines and browsers.
* Good with creative media softwares, such as Ulead VideoStudio, Ulead MovieFactory, Sony Vegas Video, Picture Publisher, PhotoShop, After Effects, Roxio CD/DVD Creator and Nero CD/DVD burner.
* Possess some knowledge in animation, interactive media design and setting up of the camcorder with the computer.

Other Additional preferred skills (not required):
Knowledge in digital photography and/or video
Video field-production & post-production knowledge
Handheld professional video camera experience
Video editing knowledge and familiarity with Final Cut Pro

References:
http://www.repetrope.com/employment/FT-designer-editor.asp
http://www.videolane.com/?Jobs:Video_Editor
http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Film_/_Video_Editor/Salary


Hope someday i become one of them..