Also called: Finishing Editor, Conform Editor
Rebuilds the final edit at full quality, adds titles, and prepares the master files for release.
An online editor takes the director's finished cut, relinks it to the original high-res footage, fixes glitches, adds credits, and exports versions for theaters, TV, and every streaming service.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Editing experience plus deep technical knowledge.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Film Production, Digital Media.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Tracks editor growth.
High risk for 10 years. Automated conform and finishing tools rebuild edits at full quality, shrinking this job; tricky deliverables still need experts.
Classes: Computer applications, Film/video production CTE, Art, Typing or office tech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4032.
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