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What is one of the key tasks of the editor in ensuring the story makes sense?
What is one of the key tasks of the editor in ensuring the story makes sense?
What is the role of the assistant editors in pre-production?
What is the role of the assistant editors in pre-production?
When does the editor start receiving rushes?
When does the editor start receiving rushes?
Who does the picture editor work closely with in pre-production if the film contains a high proportion of computer-generated imagery?
Who does the picture editor work closely with in pre-production if the film contains a high proportion of computer-generated imagery?
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What is the result of the discussions between the editor and the visual effects supervisor in pre-production?
What is the result of the discussions between the editor and the visual effects supervisor in pre-production?
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What is the purpose of the weekly assembly of cut scenes with the editor?
What is the purpose of the weekly assembly of cut scenes with the editor?
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Why might the producer request a work-in-progress cut during the shoot?
Why might the producer request a work-in-progress cut during the shoot?
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What is the primary goal of the director and editor during the refining process?
What is the primary goal of the director and editor during the refining process?
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What is the purpose of the producer screening the film to the distributor and investors?
What is the purpose of the producer screening the film to the distributor and investors?
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What happens to scenes during the refining process?
What happens to scenes during the refining process?
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Study Notes
The Editor's Role
- Ensures the story makes sense and cuts the footage to entertain the audience
- Typically starts as an assistant editor for short films, TV programs, or low-budget features before moving to major films and big TV dramas
Types of Editors
- Main editor: cuts the picture
- Assistant editors: work with the main editor, depending on the project scale
- Sound editors: work on dialogue and effects tracks
- Music editor: lays in the music tracks
Pre-Production
- Editor works with the director to refine the creative elements of the film
- Discusses story structure, script, and pacing with the director
- Assembles a team of assistant editors to check and refine equipment and facilitate liaison between on-set crew and post-production teams
During the Shoot
- Editor receives rushes and assembles each scene as the shoot proceeds
- Provides feedback to the director and key crew throughout the process
- Identifies missing shots and advises the crew accordingly
Post-Production
- Editor assembles the film in script order, using the best takes selected by the director
- Works with the director to refine the cut, shortening or removing scenes and adjusting the story sequence as needed
- Makes changes to increase the film's emotional impact, comedy, tension, or euphoria
Review and Revision
- Director and editor show the rough cut to the producer, who requests changes for creative or practical reasons
- Producer screens the fine cut to the distributor and investors, who may request further changes
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Description
Learn about the different roles in film editing, including the main editor, assistant editor, sound editor, and music editor, as well as their responsibilities in pre-production.
