# Tasks & work activities — video and motion picture producer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-4032.00 (Film and Video Editors) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2654; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible.
- **[Core]** Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements.
- **[Core]** Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
- **[Core]** Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
- **[Supplemental]** Mark frames where a particular shot or piece of sound is to begin or end.
- **[Supplemental]** Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films.
- **[Core]** Verify key numbers and time codes on materials.
- **[Core]** Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
- **[Core]** Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.
- **[Core]** Program computerized graphic effects.
- **[Core]** Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.
- **[Core]** Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
- **[Supplemental]** Record needed sounds or obtain them from sound effects libraries.
- **[Supplemental]** Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions.
- **[Core]** Manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical, or special effects departments.
- **[Core]** Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in film editing, assembling, and recording activities.
- **[Core]** Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop post-production models for films.
- **[Supplemental]** Piece sounds together to develop film soundtracks.
- **[Supplemental]** Conduct film screenings for directors and members of production staffs.
- **[Supplemental]** Collaborate with music editors to select appropriate passages of music and develop production scores.
- **[Supplemental]** Discuss the sound requirements of pictures with sound effects editors.

## Detailed work activities

- Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
- Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions.
- Coordinate activities of production personnel.
- Create computer-generated graphics or animation.
- Determine presentation subjects or content.
- Develop promotional materials.
- Edit audio or video recordings.
- Label production materials.
- Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.
- Operate audio recording equipment.
- Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
- Provide information to coworkers.
- Study scripts to determine project requirements.
- Verify accuracy of data.