With ICE segment (Information Communication and Entertainment) taking giant leaps, a lot of avenues have now been opened in the field of Video Editing for creative people working in the media and entertainment industry.
The whole process of making art aesthetically appealing lies in the technique of editing visuals. Video editing covers whole process of re-arrangement and modification of the video from. A professional take one or more video tapes to produce a single refined piece of video. Today, video editors are considered to be back-bone of any post production process.
The key responsibility of a video editor is to edit any visual media-form, like soundtracks, film and videos for the cable and broadcast visual media industries. Gone are the days of Linear Editing (Tape to tape), today new technology is used to edit the media. Non-linear editing or Digital Video Editing is the buzzword in today’s digital world. Digital video editing makes use of computer technology to facilitate whole editing process onscreen.
With Indian cinema and entertainment industry crossing all geographical boundaries, video editing as a profession has surely emerged as a lucrative option to many of Indian youngsters.
A course in video editing will help the candidates to understand and learn the overall concept of editing and the way they relate to each other. The candidates are prepared through systematic training, to handle the ever-changing tools used within the process of video editing. The basics of video editing remain unchanged no matter which equipment is used.
Digital video editing uses video editing software's from very basic applications such as Windows Movie Maker to professional packages such as Final Cut Pro, ULead MediaStudio, Avid's Media Composer, Xpress Pro, Adobe Premiere etc.
There is no formal educational qualification required to enter into this profession. All one needs is the training in the computer systems and programs used in digital video editing and an interest in editing visual media.
For doing specialized courses from reputed institutes like Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, candidates must possess the qualification prescribed by the respective institutes/ colleges. In general, Digital video editors often have a bachelor's or a master's degree in animation or media arts.
Being Imaginative and techno-savvy are essential for this profession. Creativity is the main skill which determines the success of a video editor. Aspirants for this profession must have a keen eye for details, a critical mind, and the ability to listen to others and ability to work in a team.
A video editor should always keep himself/herself abreast with the latest technological developments happening in his/her profession as newer technologies are being introduced quite regularly.
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 large number of job opportunities for competent video editors.
Initially, one can earn 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 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.
Saraswati Music College, (Affiliated to Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad) A-1/226, safdarjung enclave, New Delhi-110029 Ph: 26105611, 26167922 Fax: 26194545 Email: katharsys_saraswati@yahoo.com Website: www.saraswatimusiccollege.org
Film and Television Institute of India, Pune Contact information: Film and Television Institute of India, Law College Road, Pune - 411 004 (Maharashtra) Phone: 91- 020- 25431817 / 25433016 / 25430017 Website: www.ftiindia.com
Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Calcutta Contact information: Satyajit Ray File & Television Institute, E.M. By-Pass Road, P.O.: Panchasayar, KolKata (INDIA) 700094 Phone: +91 (033) 2432 8355 / 2432 8356 Email: srfti@cal.vsnl.net.in Website: www.satyajitray.org
Whistling Woods International Contact information: Whistling Woods International, Film City Complex, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400065 Phone: 91 22 28416000 Fax: 91 22 28401492 Email: info@whistlingwoods.net Website: www.whistlingwoods.net
Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC) offers two year MA programme in various aspects of film making. Contact information: AJK Mass Communication Research Centre Jamia Millia Islamia University Maulana Mohammed Ali Jauhar Marg New Delhi -110 025 Phone: +91 11 2698 7285, +91 11 2698 6812, +91 11 2698 6813 Fax: +91 11 2698 6811 Email: contact@ajkmcrc.org Website: www.ajkmcrc.org
EMPI Institute of Advertising & Communication Contact Information: CSKM Educational, complex, Satbari, Mehrauli New Delhi -110030, Phone: 26805090, 26804210 Website: www.empiindia.com
YMCA Centre for Mass Media Contact Information: Jai Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Telephone: 0091-11-23361915, 3746668 Fax: 0091-11-23746035 E-mail: ymcand@del3.vsnl.net.in Website: www.newdelhiymca.org
South Delhi Polytechnic for Women Contact Information: Lajpat Nagar- IV, New Delhi - 110024 Phones (Office): 26294833, 26294836, 26482298 Fax No. : 011-26474425 E-mail: polytech@nda.vsnl.net.in www.polytechnic-sdpw.com
International Institute of Mass Media, Contact Information: International Institute of Mass Media B-50, South Extension – I, New Delhi - 110049 Phone: 011-2465 4512, 2465 4514, 2462 6660 Fax: 011-2462 6670 E-mail: coordinator@iimmdelhi.com Website: www.iimmdelhi.com
Mass Communication Institutes in various states and major cities
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