What are the various job opportunities and growth avenues for film editing in India?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

After all the filming is complete, an editor typically works with the director in selecting which takes and shots from production are the most consistent with the director's vision for the finished film. Film editors work long hours manipulating scenes with technical video editing equipment and putting together preliminary versions of the film, known as cuts. These cuts are critiqued by the director, financiers and sometimes the actors. The cuts are then revised until the final cut of the movie is ready for audiences. Most film editors work in the film and television industry. Traditional film stock may soon be an artifact of a bygone era, as film is replaced by video. Editors will edit video by manipulating digital footage on powerful computer workstations. As the industry changes to digital imaging, filmmaking programs at colleges and universities will likely offer more courses in this budding technology. A creative and experienced film editor working for a large studio can earn a salary of anywhere between Rs. 25,000 -75,000 per month. One can also have the liberty to work as a freelance in a firm where he could be paid on hourly basis.

manpreet 2 years ago

Over 1000 films are being produced annually in India, which makes India one of the largest film producing countries in the world. Since editing is fundamental for filmmaking, the demand for skilled film editors would not decrease for decades to come. One can work as a film editor in feature and non-feature films, documentaries, advertisements, and television programs. Besides media houses, large film studios, electronic news channel groups, one can also find wide-ranging opportunities in various production houses scattered all across the country. The increased popularity of online video clips has also resulted in a large number of job opportunities for competent video editors. Initially, one can earn a salary between Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 per month. With some years of experience and expertise gained in video editing, a video editor’s career is on the smooth track with high pay-package and other benefits. A creative and experienced video editor working for a large studio can earn a salary of anywhere between Rs. 25, 000 to Rs. 75,000 per month. One can also have the liberty to work as a freelance in a firm where he could be paid on hourly basis.