What qualities and skills should one possess to become an editor?

manpreet Best Answer 3 years ago

Film and video editors work to help the directors achieve their artistic vision of making the film attractive and error free. Thus, editors play a critical role in the creative look of a film. Most film editors hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a film-related field. Just a degree won't help to be successful in this field. One needs to have practical experience and knowledge in this field as well as certain essential skills. The following are some of the important skills required for an editor: 1)Good reading and writing skills 2)Active listening 3)Critical thinking 4)Time management skills 5)Good judgment and decision making skills 6)Attractive speaking skills 7)Excellent monitoring skills 8)Learning and implementation skills 9)Dedication and hard work 10)Passion 11)Problem-solving skills with a social perspective. A good editor should have a knowledge of the film industry and movie production, a good photographic eye for camera angles and special effects, as well as knowledge of audio effects And should be able to update with the latest trends and technologies in editing.