To get there

This field is open to anyone who is adept at working with the computer and other technology that is needed to work for video editing. Although in many cases one might not need a professional degree to enter this field, you should not mistake it for the fact that knowledge is now needed. Plenty of a different kind of knowledge is needed to work well. The essential governing factors will be your ideas and comfort with the work, especially creativity.

Video editors need to be skilled, and these skills are acquired either on-the-job or through a course. Those who work in the field feel that a course would provide as aspirant with the right path, and the necessary skills much more easily than learning on the job. Most editors advise aspirants to opt for a course if possible, since there are specialised short-term courses teaching with all kinds of platforms possible. It might also open up a student’s mind as to which software package would be most suitable for a particular kind of job.

While pursuing a course an aspirant can gain hands on practice in working with such software, and learn the ropes to be updated through his career. Systematic training will also lead to a better job hunt process, perhaps some institutes might also help place their students. A few institutes located in Mumbai include: • Whistling Woods International • Digital Academy - The Film School • National Academy of Media Education (NAME) • Orion School of Film Studies • Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics • World College - School of Media Studies • Institute of Creative Excellence • FX School • Mumbai Digital Films Academy