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sound editor

Sound editors create the soundtrack and sound effects for motion pictures, television series or other multimedia productions.

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DESCRIPTION

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.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
musical genres

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
consult with production director
edit recorded sound
OPTIONALOptional competences
draft music cue breakdown
purchase music
organise compositions

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Skills overview

33total
17 essential
16 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 17 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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