Middle School Media

Editor

 

The editor’s job is to upload or capture the footage and, through the use of editing software, assemble it in order according to the storyboard and script. The editor needs to cut the footage and order it, add filters, colour correct,add transitions, add text and credits, and synchronise the sound effects and soundtrack. After this has been reviewed and approved by the director, they can then export the final cut and burn it to DVD or upload it to the internet.

 

Sound effects manager

 

The role of the sound effects manager is to record all the sound effects needed for the final edit. During the production stage, the audio captured was focused on dialogue rather than incidental sounds; these sounds need to be added in during post-production in order to ensure the authenticity of the film. It is important, for instance, that if a car door closes on screen,
it sounds like a car door closing, as the audience will expect. If sounds don’t match up, it can break the attention of the audience on the action.

 

Soundtrack composer

 

The soundtrack composer’s role is to create or source the music needed for the production. The soundtrack should be appropriate to the mood of the scene and should also suit the action taking place within the scene. The soundtrack composer can either record the music themselves or create it with any one
of the many music creation software packages on the market. If they wish to source the music from a composer, they will need to obtain permission from the artist or record company before using it in the production.