I have 0 qualifications with editing but I really want to get into the business. I am currently looking into Postgrad courses but I would like to know if any of you guys actually needed a degree to pursue a job in editing? I am an amateur, I make them from a crappy laptop that crashes every 10 minut...
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@EE - you don't have one zero, you have 2; and they look like this: oo ;-) Best of luck - you already have what it takes!
Taking classes for the use of software, compression and delivery aspects is always good. But beyond the technical aspects of editing, which just about anyone can learn, you have to be able to tell a story and build emotion. Pacing and feeling is key to editing.
you don't need a degree... you need talent... take some classes, shot some stuff and start learning. In the mean time get an intern gig with a local editor and start there... Once you can cut, then st...
Expand commentyou don't need a degree... you need talent... take some classes, shot some stuff and start learning. In the mean time get an intern gig with a local editor and start there... Once you can cut, then start putting a demo together with the help of a couple local shooter or something. Then find a couple student projects and start editing those... and work your way into editing for a living.
You do not need a degree. Just get in where you fit in. In the meantime cut anything and everything you can get your hands on. Pick a software and master it. Learn how to color correct as well. Basics nothing to fancy.
It seems like everyone has covered a lot here, but I'll just add one thing. Experience is everything. You don't need a degree so don't waste your money unless you may want to teach in the future - a d...
Expand commentIt seems like everyone has covered a lot here, but I'll just add one thing. Experience is everything. You don't need a degree so don't waste your money unless you may want to teach in the future - a degree is important for that and it's a far more steady job than many in our industry. Beyond doing as much work as possible (even for free with friends or for low-pay in between other jobs if you want), I'd also recommend finding a mentor. I never had one myself, but have seen through many, and from people who I've worked with, that it's far quicker and more rewarding than school. And if you find the right one it will be much less expensive! Not to mention you're learning real world issues as you cut along with seeing why an editor makes story-based decisions as she or he cuts. Best of luck to you!