FILM AND VIDEO EDITOR

ANZSCO 212314 - Registered Migration Australia

Description
A film and video editor makes and implements editorial decisions regarding mood, pace and climax of films, television programs, video productions or commercials. In Australia a film and video editor is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Film and Video Editor Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skill list:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

 

• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)

 

 

Group: 2123 Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

The job of a film and video editor in Australia is to direct the artistic and production aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions. 

Tasks

• studying scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting
• assessing locations and staging requirements for productions in association with specialist designers
• overseeing creative aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions
• determining lighting, film, shutter angles, filter factors, camera distance, depth of field and focus, angles of view and other variables to achieve desired mood and effect
• viewing film and video tape to evaluate and select scenes and determine which scenes need to be re-shot
• planning and organising the preparation and presentation of programs
• supervising the positioning of scenery, props and lighting and sound equipment
• assessing technical requirements of productions by studying scripts and discussing program content, set locations and stage directions with production team
• creating, planning, writing scripts for, recording, videotaping and editing programs

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in the film and video editor unit group (Group 2123) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Some occupations in this unit group require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

Occupations within the Film and Video Editor Group

• 212311 Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)
• 212312 Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
• 212313 Director of Photography
• 212314 Film and Video Editor
• 212315 Program Director (Television or Radio)
• 212316 Stage Manager
• 212317 Technical Director
• 212318 Video Producer
• 212399 Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same film and video editor group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Film and Video Editor is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services), more info regarding assessment bodies

 

Average Income

 

The average salary for a Film and Video Editor in Australia is $ 79,769 for male employees and $ 66,130 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 41.2 Females: 36.7 Persons: 40.0

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2123) Film television radio and stage directors - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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