You can get into this job through:
You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma, degree or postgraduate course in:
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A college qualification could help you to get practical skills like using editing equipment and software. The most useful courses include work placements and the chance to build contacts in the industry. Courses include:
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You can get started in this job through the following advanced apprenticeships:
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Employers often value technical skills and personal qualities, like patience and creativity, more than formal qualifications. It's common to move into video editing in film or TV by starting off as a production runner and working your way up.
Experience is highly valued and can give you a taste of what it's like to work in the industry. It can also help you to get practical skills. Getting experience is also a great way to make contacts with people who already work in the industry. Not all jobs are advertised, so your contacts could help you find paid work later on.
You could get relevant experience from:
You can search for film and TV companies to approach for experience through media business listing services like PACT and The Knowledge .
You may be able to get training through one of the entry level training schemes that broadcasters and film bodies offer, for example:
You could also take short courses in video editing run by film schools, regional screen agencies and private training providers.
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Skills:Video editors bring together images and sound for use in film, TV and online productions.
In your day-to-day duties you might:
Location : You could work at a TV studio or at a film studio.