The Assistant Editor

Responsibilities:

  • Support the editor

  • Label Files

  • Syncing footage

  • Script supervisor note / Create metadata for each clip

  • Create Digital Markers

  • Create Proxy Media

    • Low resolution files

  • Provide all materials for the editor

  • Collect components from other departments

  • Exporting

    • DCP = Digital Cinema Package (used in Movie theaters)

Skills / Qualities:

  • Organization

  • Attention to detail

  • Patience

  • Communication

  • Ability to work with No supervision

Key words:

Dailies = Raw, unedited footage shot during that day