Friday 29 January 2016

Job roles in the creative media industries.

1) What is involved in the job roles relevant to the industry you are interested in?
Film Editor
The work as an editor will involve:
  • receiving a brief, and maybe an outline of footage and/or a shot list, script, or screenplay;
  • assembling all raw footage, with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer;
  • inputting uncut rushes and sound, and synchronising and storing them into files on the computer;
  • digitally cutting the files to put together the sequence of the film and deciding what is usable;
  • creating a 'rough cut' (or assembly edit) of the programme/film and determining the exact cutting for the next and final stages;
  • reordering and tweaking the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.
Additional tasks may include:
  • overseeing the quality and progress of audio and video engineering and editing;
  • experimenting with styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements;
  • writing voiceover/commentary;
  • suggesting or selecting music.


2) Which jobs are you most interested in for long term ?
For the long term I think I would be most interested in being a film editor as I have alway enjoyed watching films and been interested in how they edit films and I think it will also be something different its a job that includes editing different videos which I think is interesting.

3) Which jobs are entry-level posts?
An entry level job in the film industry tends to be runner jobs. There are different types of runners  such as:

  •  Production Runners assist in the production office. They aren’t usually involved much in pre-production but come on board a little before shooting at which point they help keep the flow of information between the crew through the distribution of paperwork as well as researching with the production team. 
  • Office Runners work for the companies involved in film-making. Not all companies have office running positions but those that do exist provide a way in to areas of film-making beyond production. In particular, this can be an entry route towards post-production or working for a production company. As there are few positions, however, the competition can be great. Internships can, in certain circumstances, act as a precursor to office running.


4) Are the jobs that you are interested in likely to be short term freelance or long term employed posts?
I think that a film editor is a long term employed post as you would normally start by being a runner and then you would work your way up the industry until you get to where you want which in my case is a film editor.


5)   Whats the likely pay rate?
Salary
A film/video editor position isn't typically an entry-level job. You'd usually start at a lower-paid level, possibly as a runner where salaries could be around the national minimum wage. You may then progress to assistant editor where you'd get paid a bit more, before reaching the full editor post.
  • Starting salaries for those employed by a television or post-production studio are in the region of £18,000 to £25,000.
  • With experience as a film or video editor, you could earn £20,000 to £35,000.
  • At a senior level, you could reach potential earnings of £37,000 to £70,000 but the higher end of this scale is only available to senior editors working on high-status projects.


Homework:

1)

The job location is east London and the region is central London.  We need a film-maker &/or film editor with special effects skills to assist us in creating promotional & educational clips for our website and marketing.

You must be:
- currently living in the UK & entitled to work here
- proficient in spoken and written English
- ready to begin immediately
- punctual, proactive & attentive to detail
This is an exciting project and would make a great portfolio piece.
To be considered, all applicants must attach a CV, samples of your work and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position. 

Qualifications

Required Experience:

Education:
- BA/MA in Film preferred

Requirements:
- Previous hands-on experience in creative promotional film making preferred.
- Experience with HD DSLRs, Sony F series of cameras, Canon C series and Arri/Red cameras would be useful. (Please state on application the cameras you are comfortable with).
Having your own equipment is useful but not essential.

- Fantastic editing skills required
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is required.
- After Effects or Motion special effects required.

2)


Job title: Video Editor
Company: Time Warner
Time warner Divisions: Turner Broadcasting
Location - United Kingdom - London

This is a role of Video Editor within the dynamic and exciting world of CNN international's London news production department, editing stories under very tight deadlines.

In this position, the candidate will be expected to work on a variety of news and features content, editing the video and audio to a very high standard and capable of adapting to new technologies as and when they are introduced.

The candidate will also be required to offer a high level of creativity, working collaboratively with a variety of teams within the London department. As and when required, the candidate will also be expected to work with CNN's features department, working on a variety of longform and shortform sponsored content.

Qualifications:
  • Experience with short form and long form creative editing in a professional capacity is essential.
  • News experience is essential.
  • Experience using the Mac OS X platform essential.
  • Experience with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, After Effects and Adobe Photoshop is essential.
  • Aptitude with troubleshooting the various technical problems encountered within the edit suit environment.
  • Ability to work well and collaborate with others-either being directed or working on their own.

3)
Junior Editor

Above+Beyond

Location of the company is South East London. 

We need someone who is rigorous, motivated, and able to execute creative work with precision and diligence. With will have a minimum of one years experience in an creative communications agency environment. You will have proven commercial experience of editing with Premier / Final Cut Pro.
Any additional “craft” skills, including illustration, design, photography, sound design, motion graphics will most definitely be useful – and usable!

Key requirements:

• Premier intermediate
• Final Cut Pro intermediate
• A proactive and helpful attitude
• A fun sense of humour is essential for this team










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