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At times, Audio-Visual Editors who work as freelancers may also take care of the following tasks:
• Film raw footage which is then edited
• Direct the filming
Work environment
Audio-Visual Editors typically work full-time with TV stations or production houses. Some also choose to work on a freelance basis.
Audio-Visual Editors work flexible hours depending on the project at hand.
Work setting also varies depending on the type of project and may include editing suites in TV studios and production houses.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Although no specific qualifications are required in order to work as an Audio-Visual Editor, there are a number of qualifications which may provide entry to the media industry. Moreover, a portfolio of previous personal work goes a long way to showcase capabilities.
Training programmes include:
• Diploma in Media (MCAST) (MQF Level 3)
• Advanced Diploma in Creative Media
Production (MCAST) (MQF Level 4)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Media
Production (MCAST) (MQF Level 6)
• Bachelor of Communications (Honours) (University of Malta) (MQF Level 6)
• Master of Arts in Media and Communications (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
Part-time courses include:
• Adobe After Effects as an Editing Tool
• Video Editing and Adobe Premiere Pro -
Introduction
• Video Editing and Adobe Premiere Pro -
Intermediate
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Audio-Visual Editors are expected to have:
• The ability to understand a production brief
• The ability to edit raw footage using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects computer
software
• The ability to film raw footage with various
camera techniques
• Knowledge of design graphics
• Knowledge of video and sound technologies
• Knowledge of animation
• Understanding of digital media
• A sense of timing and visual awareness
• The ability to conduct research
Number of employees (2017)
81
Share of foreigners (2017)
25%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+36%
Median Pay (per annum)
€18,600
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