Videographer, Editor

Job Description:
Some typical responsibilities include:


Working with a Creative Director or collaborative team to create the film or video product Figuring out what type of equipment to use Cleaning and disassembling hardware Setting up and tearing down cameras, audio recorders, lighting, microphones, and props Calibrating and maintaining equipment Doing small repairs on broken equipment Preparing background film or “B” rolls as well as live feed Troubleshoots problems with the equipment Interviewing people and creating a film clip via editing raw footage Working in the studio as part of a production team to edit film Inserting closed captioning, graphics, or other on-screen text into a video Adding computer graphics and special effects to a video Story concept, layout and execution Minimum Qualifications:
Videographers need the following characteristics:


Motion Graphics Experience Manual dexterity, physical mobility, and some physical strength/stamina Bravery to get the camera shot in risky situations Creativity and attention to detail Ability to work under deadline pressure Organization to manage their time efficiently Ability to capture snippets of film and be able to edit it into a cohesive story Flexibility and good listening skills Enough patience to wait for the perfect shot Energy and determination Technical acumen to be able to operate, configure, set up, and fix video, audio, lighting, or other production equipment Must know computerized tape editing software and equipment Understanding of post-production techniques Can work in a variety of digital venues with software to edit and finish film work Passion—they have to be all about getting the shot Videographers have a challenging job, no matter the venue they’re working in. It’s a very competitive field so to stand out it takes determination and a lot of hard work. Suggested Software Proficiency A Videographer must know both hardware, such as camera equipment, switching equipment, and digital editing equipment, and software for scripting and video editing. Some of the software you may run into in the field includes: Celtx, for video planning and scripting Pinnacle Studio 16 Ultimate for video editing The Adobe Creative Suite can be used for editing, scripting, or marketing a film Corel VideoStudio Ultimate is a great tool to know Or, for those that are Mac-obsessed, try iMovie or, for the pros, try Apple Final Cut Pro X For balance, the PC-lovers will like Windows Movie Maker