Essential Skills of a Film & TV Assistant Editor

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In this video, film & television editor and mentor - Joaquin Elizondo (NARCOS: MEXICO, THE HOT ZONE: ANTHRAX) and editor/assistant Chris Cavanagh (NARCOS: MEXICO, COBRA KAI) - answer the following question from a member of the Hollywood Editing Mentor community:
"What are a few technical qualities one should be prepared to have as someone who is prepping to go into scripted editing?"
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[@ShelterDogs]

What do you do if you have ZERO experience other than what we've learned in various editing courses such as the ones on LinkedIn? Do they even start you off as an Assistant Editor, or do you work as a Runner first? I'm not even sure how to get one of those jobs, and whether it would pay the rent or not. For Assistant Editor, what kind of work should I be focusing on if I'm unsure where I'll end up?

[@HollywoodEditingMentor]

It’s important to get out there and get that experience even if it’s on student or low budget films in your area. You can also work on your own projects using stock footage or video that you shot.

[@hadnic]

Hi guys, what are some examples of the tasks that you had to learn how to do on scripted tv that you never had to do on documentary before?

[@HollywoodEditingMentor]

As an assistant editor in scripted tv you are more involved in the creative process, such as doing temp sound design and VFX, as opposed to managing media. The paperwork is also different.

[@scottybono8632]

1:19 that was my biggest thing and I preach it to people I train. Just ask one of your AE friends. Rather do that than make a mistake. Also, google is your friend

[@HollywoodEditingMentor]

@@scottybono8632 Absolutely! AEs are so helpful and it's just best to ask. No one is gonna think you are not good at the job. And yes my Google searching abilities have helped me put out some fires ha. Thanks for watching!

[@samhh16]

What would you say are examples of "soft skills" as you mention?

[@HollywoodEditingMentor]

Some essential soft skills of a scripted TV assistant editor include good communication, time management, team-working, critical thinking, friendliness, reliability, and ambition.

[@austinziprick]

So what is a turnover? I’ve done a few substantial AE projects and I haven’t heard that term before

[@HollywoodEditingMentor]

Check out the video about turnovers on my channel.

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[@jorgelopez9620]

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