- Imagine you are watching a movie or a YouTube video
- Every scene in the video looks smooth and arranged perfectly
- Someone choose the best scenes, add music, sound effects and visual effects.
- That person is called a Video Editor. 👉 In simple words: Video Editors add music, sound effects, and visual effects to normal videos to make them more interesting and engaging.
Video Editor
What Do They Do?
🎓 How to Become a Video Editor
The courses to pursue this career are given below :
After completing 12th, students can study professional video editing, sound editing, filmmaking, and audiovisual production through degree and diploma courses.
B.Sc. in Sound & Video Editing
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass
Entrance Exam: Merit-Based
B.A. in Film, Television & Web Series (Editing Specialization)
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass
Entrance Exam: WWI Entrance Exam / Merit-based
Diploma in Audiovisual Editing
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass
Entrance Exam: No Exam
Diploma in Video Editing and Sound Recording
Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass
Entrance Exam: No Exam
Note: Students can later specialize in film editing, OTT content production, sound design, post-production, VFX, or digital media careers through higher studies and industry training.
After graduation, students can specialize in advanced video editing, digital media, VFX, film production, and post-production through PG diploma and master’s programs.
Post Graduate Diploma in Video Editing
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream
Entrance Exam: FTII JET
M.A. in Cinema (Specialization in Editing)
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree
Entrance Exam: FTII Entrance Exam
M.F.A in Cinema (Specialization in Film Editing)
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree
Entrance Exam: University Entrance Exam / Interview
📝 Exam Details
(Click on the exam name to see full details)
FTII JET University Entrance Exam InterviewNote: These advanced programs help students specialize in professional editing, OTT content production, VFX supervision, film post-production, and digital storytelling careers.
- These certification courses mainly focus on practical video editing skills and industry-based training.
- These are useful for students who want to build editing skills,nlearn professional editing software, and prepare for a career in video-editing.
- Some of the reputed institutes offering these courses are listed in the college section below.
Note:
(Age limits, marks, and admission process may vary depending on the college or state.
Below are some colleges that offer these courses.
These courses are available in many colleges and universities across India. You can choose colleges based on your location, budget, and entrance exams.)
🏫 Colleges offering these courses in India
After Class 12
AAFT (Asian Academy of Film and Television), Noida Amity School of Film & Drama, Noida Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), Pune BVB Film & TV Studios (BVBFTS), New DelhiSTEP 1
Imagine you are working as a Video Editor.
STEP 2
You collect video clips, music, and audio files.
STEP 3
You cut and arrange video scenes.
STEP 4
You add effects, subtitles, and background music.
STEP 5
You improve the video with color and sound editing.
STEP 6
The final video is uploaded or shared with viewers.
STEP 7
If you enjoy creativity and video making, this career may suit you.
Where do Video Editors work? (Job Roles + Growth)
Video Editors work in : Film and television production companies, Post-production studios, Advertising agencies, Media and entertainment companies, Streaming platforms, News organisations, You Tube and Digital content companies, and as Freelance editors.
🟢 Beginner Roles
Production Assistant (PA)
Help the editing team with files and daily tasks.
Junior Video Editor
Edit short videos for social media and digital content.
Assistant Editor
Organize video clips and prepare project files.
🟣 Mid-Level Roles
Video Editor
Edit raw footage into a complete video story.
Motion Graphics Artist
Create animated text and visual effects.
Colorist
Adjust colors and lighting for a professional look.
🟢 Advanced Roles
Senior Video Editor
Lead major editing projects and creative decisions.
Post-Production Supervisor
Manage the entire editing and post-production team.
Creative Director
Guide the visual style of films and media projects.
International Advertising Agencies
You edit videos for global companies like Nike, Apple, and Coca-Cola.
Global Streaming Platforms
You work on movies, web series, and digital shows for Netflix.
Remote Content Agencies
You edit YouTube videos, reels, and social media content.
International Post-Production Houses
Work with teams handling VFX, sound design, and color grading for studios.
International News & Documentary
Edit documentaries and news stories for global media channels like BBC .
(Click Yes or No for each question)
1. Have you ever wondered how movies, reels, or YouTube videos are edited?
2. Are you willing to spend time editing videos on a computer?
3. Are you interested in learning how videos are edited?
4. Imagine you are working as a Video Editor for a YouTube channel. You are given hours of recorded video from a travel trip. You select the best parts, arrange them in the right order, and remove parts that are not needed. You also add music, text, and simple effects to make the video interesting. Finally, the edited video is ready to be uploaded. Do you like this type of work?
5. A couple has recorded videos and photos from their wedding and approaches you to create a wedding video. You select the best moments and arrange them in the right order. You add music, text, and simple effects to make the video beautiful. Finally, the couple receives a video that brings back the special moments of their wedding. Does this type of work interest you?