Piecing the screen together
A career in video editing is a part of the entertainment and media industry. A right field for people with creative bends of mind. The entire process of making art, aesthetic in the visual media, lies in the technique of editing. Video editing is the process of re-arranging or modifying sections of video from one or more video tapes to form a refined and final piece of video. It is in the post production process that video editing plays an important role. The work of the video editor involves editing soundtracks, film and video for the motion picture, cable and broadcast visual media industries.
It is completely up to the editor who decides on the length and the quality of the final product. There are two types of video editing Linear Editing (Tape to tape), and Non-linear editing or Digital Video Editing. In Digital Video Editing computer technology is used to edit the process onscreen. While in linear editing the required portion is copied from one tape to another. Any changes or additions needed could be made only by copying the edited content onto another tape, causing undesirable degradation of images.
In Non- linear editing, video and audio data are first captured to hard disks or any other digital storage device and then edited on the computer using an array of software’s available for editing. Here data can be edited and ensuing changes made without duplicating the actual film data. It is faster, cheaper, and more flexible and saves time and money when compared to the conventional way of editing.
The boom in the media and entertainment and the internet industry has created the need for more and more video editors. The advent of streaming videos and movie clips in websites has also increased the need for people in this line. There is a high level of competition among the editors.
Eligibility:
No formal training is needed for a career in video editing. To pursue a career in Digital video editing, one must have training in the computer systems and programs used in digital video editing. For doing specialized courses in reputed institutes, candidates must possess the qualification prescribed by the respective institutes/ colleges. Digital video editors often have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in animation or media arts.
Job Prospect:
Varied career opportunities are arise for the video editors and one can find job placement in film and TV production studios, web design companies, advertising and multimedia companies. They can work with independent production companies and for motion picture studios. Majority of video editors are employed on a freelance basis, working on short-term contracts for post-production studios, television companies and corporate employers.
Remuneration:
The beginners in the initial stage can earn between Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 7,500 per month. The earnings can be raised after a few years of experience. Those working as freelance will be paid per hour and the amount paid will depends up on the company. Large studios will be offering competitive salaries for the top editors in the field.
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