What does a video editor do?

The Final Cut

A short introduction to this album.

What does a video editor do?

Ben Harrex describes what is expected of a video editor.

Cutting footage

Essentially the most powerful tool in the edit suite is 'the cut', it can change the mood of the picture.

Dissolving transitions

Usually the dissolve is used to show a connection between two locations, Ben Harrex demonstrates how the dissolve can be used as an effect.

Cropping and resizing

Cropping and resizing can be used to show multiple images on one screen as well as hiding something from the audience.