Who is a film or videotape editor and what do they do? A film editor controls the cutting of films and editing of television programmes according to the creative ideas of the director.
What are the activities of the film or videotape editor? The editor also views the film or video on a screen or monitor. She/he selects sections of the original, cuts and trims them and reassembles the sequences into a coherent whole to complete the film or make up the TV programme or video.
Where is it done and under what conditions? In the TV, film and recording studios. Work outside normal business hours is common.
What tools/equipment do they use? The facility to play back or view film and videotape, and cutting and editing equipment.
What do you need to succeed? You need a certificate of education or degree in arts, an eye for detail and ability to concentrate.