Hi, I’m Zihad
a Video Editor. Graphics Designer. Motion Expert.

What Does a Video Editor Do?

Video editors transform raw clips and video footage into high-quality finished videos used to inform, engage, and inspire their audience. They use specialized software applications and editing tools to merge content from multiple sources and add pictures, graphics, visual effects, voice, sound effects, and music.

My Responsibilities and Duties.

Edits videos to targeted length and specifications Handles and organizes raw and edited video files Exports videos and facilitates mobile and web distribution Shoots video and produces content as necessary Explores different versions and directions Ensures compliance with highest journalist standards Adjusts formats and file sizes as needed.

Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience Take a brief to grasp production team’s needs and specifications Review shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects Create rough and final cuts Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running Consult with stakeholders from production to post-production process Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.

Roles And Categoryes

A Video Editor is tasked with taking the raw footage shot by a film crew and director and turning it into the final product. This means following an outline, script or shot list and assembling the footage into one cohesive video or film. Often in video and film work, there are many camera angles and takes recorded. It is the responsibility of the Video Editor to review all the footage and create the best output by cutting and connecting various footage, adding sound effects and graphics and fine-tuning the completed video or film.