I believe this article will open up your conscience either to start or stop but all to take you towards becoming a professional Film and Movie Editor.

Taking the action to becoming an Editor is as important as Starting on the Right Foundation.

The craft of the film and video editor combines both technical proficiency and the psychology of an artist. The emergence of inexpensive digital editing tools, along with a growing demand for media for a variety of new and emerging platforms has made this once mysterious craft more desirable to creative people than ever.

But there are some important things to consider before going out and attempting to land your first editing gig. There are some things you should keep in mind, some of the pitfalls to avoid and a few concrete action steps you can take to get yourself started.


1. What do you want to edit?..............he first decision you need to make before embarking on this journey is what kind of editing work would you like to do?
2. What’s Your 20?.............Where you are located geographically is another factor in determining the kind of editing work that will be available to you.
3. No Pay, But You Get to Play..............So you really want to be an editor some day? Great, but are you willing to work for little or no pay while building your network and putting in the time to gain experience?
4. Get Some Cred......The aspiring editor often starts out by serving a certain amount of time in an assistant or apprenticeship position.
5. Taking Action..................The next step is to take all the things we’ve talked about here and to get them straight in your head. Take some time and answer the questions for yourself.

Adapted From
5 Tips to Think About When Getting Started as an Editor
By Lawrence Jordan