Film and Video Editors
Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
23 tasks analyzed
Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.
Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films.
Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers. | - | - | - |
| Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary. | - | - | - |
| Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect. | - | - | - |
| Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films. | - | - | - |
| Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$70,980
per year
Mean Wage
$83,530
per year
Employment
29K
workers
Wage Range
$39,170 - $145,900
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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