TV Editor

Is there any formal training required to become a TV editor, or is it more learn-as-you-go?

Asked by sliderz over 13 years ago

One can become an editor by completing an assistantship, or by working up through the ranks as I did. However, while there is no formal training required, there are a number of bootcamps and classes devoted to learning to be an Avid editor. Best advice: get on a system and start using it!

I once heard that in most TV commercials, they cast the actor and "voice" parts separately...in other words, they choose an actor based on the "look" they want, but then they'll get a trained voice-over specialist to do the speaking, and then just dub it in as though it were the actor's voice. Any truth to this?

Asked by Kyle over 13 years ago

Short answer, yes and no. Most "good" actors have the voice training to pull it off. That does happen when there is a problem with the audio recording and the need to re-record. Usually if it's an off camera voice over read, they'll hire different voice talent.

Now that HD makes skim blemishes of on-air talent way more visible, does the onus fall on you to help correct for that?

Asked by GaryO64 over 13 years ago

Actually that's up to the make-up artist. However, I've put on a "soft filter" effect to help. Some older celebs have this done religiously!

How much of a delay is there when we watch "live" broadcasts, like sporting events or the academy awards?

Asked by munkeybarz almost 13 years ago

Usually there is around a 7 second delay for any unwanted mishaps.

What do you love and hate the most about your job and working on TV?

Asked by Oleh about 8 years ago

What I love most about my job is when I go home and turn on the TV and see my work. Knowing that a couple million people watch what you do every day is pretty fucking cool. What I hate? When my editing gets nitpicked or "frame fucked" (Google it) by a bunch of people who justify their high-paid, pointless jobs by making me fix things that do not need to be fixed.

Do any TV shows still use canned laughter?

Asked by Izie over 12 years ago

What makes TV products typically better then even many good quality YouTube videos?

Asked by Martian over 5 years ago