Video Editor

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• Admission into the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Video Editing and Videography course is based on the candidates' performance in the university-specific examination (if specified).However, it may vary from college to college; check the particular college rules and regulations before applying.

• To become a VIDEO EDITOR, a candidate should hold a graduation degree in BA in VideoEditing and Videography or Diploma in Video Editing.
• A candidate should have talent, but talent alone cannot guarantee success. In addition, candidates must be disciplined to rehearse and practice to improve their performances.
• The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in VideoEditing and Videography is a 3-year undergraduate program. 

• During the course, grab as many opportunities for internships or project work as a candidate can. These help the candidate gain insights into the kinds of tasks that can expect to perform in the future. The duration of the internship would be three months.
• Candidates must keep themselves open to prospects in all entertainment media, whether through Television Centers, News channels, film and music video industries, advertising agencies, multimedia, web design companies, and internet portals. Doing this will help me earn exposure to the vast domain of video editing, learn from fellow professionals and seniors, and endeavor to master this art in all its ways.
• Candidates must create and share a portfolio with casting Television Centers, News channels, film and music video industries, etc.

Who is a Video Editor?

A video editor is a person who makes production and post-production changes to a film. The video editor works closely with the director to achieve the best final film outcome and to tell the story most effectively and compellingly. The video Editor is an essential professional of the film and other visual media-making team. Video Editor plays a significant role in the post-production work in any audio-visual media. Video Editor is responsible for editing soundtracks, film, and video for motion pictures and the cable and broadcast visual media industry. A Professional Video editor's job profile includes selection, re-arrangement, and modification of segments of video footage derived from various sources. Video Editor is the technicians who own the task of refining the video and making it meaningful under the guidance of the director. The video editor should rearrange the scenes shot, insert music and sound and add special effects.   

 Job Responsibilities of a Video Editor

• A Video Editor's prime duty is editing soundtracks, film, and video for motion pictures and the cable and broadcast visual media industry. 
• A Video Editormakes production and post-production changes to a film.
• Video Editors are responsible for selecting, rearranging, and modifying segments of video footage derived from various sources.
• Video Editor work also includes refining the video and making it meaningful under the guidance of the director.
• The video Editor rearranges the scenes shot, inserts music and sound, and adds special effects.

Career Scope of a Video Editor

There are many career options once a candidate completes graduation in Video Editing. 

• A candidate can get employed in various professions in television, motion pictures, commercial advertising, or internet videos. 
• A video editor has a wide range of available job opportunities. Some jobs include editing for films, documentaries, television shows, and commercials.
• Most organizations produce video; it can be film production houses, news channels, media houses, or even YouTube channels, all need video editors. Therefore, job prospects for video editors are excellent in the job market. 

Salary/Income of a Video Editor

An entry-level Video Editor can earn an average salary of ₹ 4 lakhs per year. Conversely, a senior level Video Editor with experience can earn an average wage of ₹ 7 lakhs per year.