Whats the difference between being a film editor and video editor?
Well, the reason your computer showed you software is because the highest percentage of inquiry was devoted to software. The technical aspects of being a film or video editor are pretty much the same at the present. This is because the technology is starting to become pretty much the same. However, the difference lies in the art. We could compare being a film editor with the likes of being an editor for literature or novels. Film editing has the critical issue of both content and thematic elements as they relate to the composition and theme of the story the film is relating. In this example, good small screen story is the same as good big screen story. Sometimes, video editing can be like a good proofreader and editing person. They are there to ensure the take is just like the author or producer wants it to be. I see video editors like expert quality control people. Film editors seem to be more involved with the art of composition and message. Remember, my opinion is that they are pret
They are basically the same position: an editor. Most films today are edited using digital editing systems so many film editors don’t even work with actual film stock making the above explanation generally moot. The difference in terms are generally used to advertise an editor’s experience. For example, both Michael Kahn, who edited Jurassic Park, and the guy who edited together my friend’s wedding video can be considered video editors, however only the former could claim to be a film editor for obvious reasons.
