amer ابوصهيون (البشتاوي)

Film/video editor at قناة زوينه الفضائيه وشركة بث عربيه

• Jordan - Amman
• My current job since October 2010

receiving a brief, and maybe an outline of footage and/or a shot list, script, or screenplay;
assembling all raw footage, with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer;
inputting uncut rushes and sound, and synchronising and storing them into files on the computer;
digitally cutting the files to put together the sequence of the film and deciding what is usable;
creating a 'rough cut' (or assembly edit) of the programme/film and determining the exact cutting for the next and final stages;
reordering and tweaking the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.
Additional tasks may include:

overseeing the quality and progress of audio and video engineering and editing;
consulting with the director, producer and/or client throughout the post-production process;
familiarising yourself with the style of specific directors;
experimenting with styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements;
selecting the most effective shot of a scene in terms of drama, story relevance or continuity;
writing voiceover/commentary;
suggesting or selecting music;
if freelancing, negotiating rates of pay and conditions, managing business affairs, and/or liaising with an agent.