Film and Video Editors

# 183 overall · better than 79.0% of other jobs
1.5
Low to No Risk
9.1% tasks are partially/fully automatable
0/5
Emotional Intelligence
1/5
Automatability
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Economic Incentive
3/5
Ethics
3/5
Forgivability
5/5
Physical Requirements
Given the high creativity and emotional intelligence required for film and video editing, the risk of complete displacement by AI is low. However, AI can assist with some routine tasks, leading to a slight overall risk of displacement.

Median Salary: $66,600

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Tasks performed as Film and Video Editors

Low to No Risk
18
Moderate Risk
2
High Risk
1
Extreme Risk
1
  • 2.5Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible.
  • 1Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements.
  • 2.2Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
  • 1.8Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
  • 1Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films.
  • 2.1Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
  • 1.5Program computerized graphic effects.
  • 1.8Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.
  • 2.4Record needed sounds or obtain them from sound effects libraries.
  • 1Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions.
  • 1.5Manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical, or special effects departments.
  • 1.5Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in film editing, assembling, and recording activities.
  • 1.8Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
  • 1.5Develop post-production models for films.
  • 1.5Piece sounds together to develop film soundtracks.
  • 2.1Conduct film screenings for directors and members of production staffs.
  • 1.5Collaborate with music editors to select appropriate passages of music and develop production scores.
  • 1.2Discuss the sound requirements of pictures with sound effects editors.

9.1% of Film and Video Editors tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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