The career I would be most interested in for filmmaking would be becoming a film editor. A film editor works with the director to edit footage, shape character and perspective, as well as create a comprehensive onscreen narrative. Going into further detail, a film editors tasks are mainly to organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of the directors and producers. Film editors also trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect. Additionally, film editors also determine the specific audio, music, and visual effects to complete films. Film editors play a significant role in filmmaking and help films advance at a good pace that best suits the story and properly engages its audiences. I would be interested in pursuing this position because it is something that I feel passionate about as well as something that I can apply my skills to. The required skills for film editing are active listening, critical thinking, reading comprehension, speaking, and time management. I can bring a lot of these qualities to the filmmaking industry. Active listening requires film directors to give their full attention to what other people are saying and to take the time t
o understand the points that are being made. I can take the time to understand peoples thoughts and emotions as well as take criticism when it is needed. Additionally, I am a very good listener and I can follow directions and understand what is wanted of me. Critical thinking uses logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. When a problem is addressed to me, I am able to very quickly find various solutions that can help better the situation for not only me but everyone involved. Reading comprehension and speaking both go hand in hand. Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents as well as talking to others to convey information is no problem for me. I am able to effectively comprehend the information being given to me and address what I need to when speaking to other adults. As for time management, I am very good at managing my time. I dont like to be unorganized and I like to have everything ready early or on time, never late. I consider time management to be very important because I feel that it establishes your professionalism. I believe that I can bring many different qualities and positive attributes that can really benefit the filmmaking industry and myself as a whole.