Film editing is the only art that is unique to the making of motion pictures. Editors must take individual film shots, which are often separated by time and space, and put them together into a coherent whole. Assistant editors usually catalog each individual shot into a database and bring together all the elements necessary to put together the finished film. A film editorworks with the multiple layers of images to create a rhythm that ultimately guides the telling and pace of the story. With the increase in digital editing, film editors are increasingly responsible for assembling all the elements of the story, including sound and special effects. Film editing is said to be an invisible art, since when it is done well, the audience neither notices nor thinks about the editing process.
What skills or qualities do I need to become a Film Editor?
Film editors need to be patient people who work well as part of a team. They need to have an eye for artistic detail and the abstract concepts of emotional continuity and storytelling clarity. Film editors must also have good communication skills and be able to take direction to fulfill the vision of directors and producers.