ISCO Specialization 3521.1.10 Sound Editor
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Sound Editor: Sound editors create the soundtrack and sound effects for motion pictures, television series or other multimedia productions. They are responsible for all the music and sound featured in the movie, series or videogames. Sound editors use equipment to edit and mix image and sound recordings and make sure that the music, sound and dialogue is synchronised with and fits in the scene. They work closely together with the video and motion picture editor.
Essential Skills
- Edit Recorded Sound
- Synchronise Sound With Images
- Film Music Techniques
- Copyright Legislation
- Consult With Production Director
- Musical Genres
- Attend Music Recording Sessions
- Structure Soundtrack
- Coordinate Music With Scenes
- Personal Directing Styles
- Audio Editing Software
- Follow Work Schedule
- Analyse A Script
- Musical Theory
- Search Databases
- Follow Directions Of The Artistic Director
- Finish Project Within Budget
Optional Skills
- Musical Instruments
- Draft Music Cue Breakdown
- Archive Documentation Related To The Work
- Musical Notation
- Rewrite Musical Scores
- Transcribe Ideas Into Musical Notation
- Organise Compositions
- Purchase Music
- Draw Up Artistic Production
- Work With Composers
- Synchronise With Mouth Movements
- Transpose Music
- Film Production Process
- Collaborate With Music Librarians
- Engage Composers
- File-Based Workflow
Alternative Names
- Dubbing Manager
- Music Supervisor
- Foley Artist
- Music Editor
- Foley Editor
- Sound Designer
- Adr Editor
- Audio Editor
- Automatic Dialogue Replacement Editor
- Dialogue Editor
