editor


Introduction

If you have ever thought about becoming an editor, this article is for you. If you want to be in a movie project but don’t want to be in the set with a lot of people, the job of editor is perfect for you. The editor is an essential job to create a movie. I am a student in cinema, and I can trust me, without editor, a movie would be pieces of clips without story. For the last two years, I did for all my project the job of an editor and it’s very nice to see that without this job we can’t have a movie.


What do editors do?

The editor trims the clips to create a story. They establish the rhythm of the movie. They are choosing if the movie will be more slow or fast. The structure of a movie could completely after editing.It's like a cook with a recipe. They have a list of ingredients and have to make a product.


What do editors do on a typical day?

They are working with the director to maintain his vision.They are cuts and moves clips for creating a fluid storytelling that the director approve.


Where do editors work?

The editor build the movie in a editing room. He edits on a computer on a app where all the clips are. So he can easily move them and create a chronological history


How can I become editor?

You can start to be an assistant editor, a colorist; the person who adding colors on the images and create a tone to the movie. You also can start to be on a others lower rank job on the editing department. For all jobs on a set, you have to start in the bottom and climb the ladders.


How much money do editors make?

The average annual for a movie editor is around 60 000$ every year. If you are a movie editor from a big blockbuster could touch more than 100 000$ by years. It's a lot. It's very depends of how the movie is popular.


Conclusion

In conclusion, to be a good editor, you have to start in the bottom. More you practice and do project, more you have the chance to go on bigger project and make more money.


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Source: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/editor-post-production-crew-70694/

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