Editor, Films

Interest in determining scope, treatment and scheduling of productions, and in adapting scripts and programs to reach specific audiences

Interest in co-ordinating all elements of productions to ensure that quality is maintained; in controlling all stages of productions to ensure deadlines are met; and in approving productions before release; may direct productions

Interest in negotiating with administrators, investors, contractors, directors and staff to develop business management policies and to finance productions; and in negotiating royalties

Interest in studying scripts to determine artistic interpretations; and in co-ordinating the activities of production staff to develop desired effects

Interest in co-ordinating the activities of performers, extras and production personnel; and in advising them on the interpretation and delivery of performances, and in conferring with crew and specialists throughout production and post-production to achieve desired presentations

Interest in instructing cast members and production personnel to develop and achieve presentations that reflect desired artistic interpretations

Interest in synthesizing information to create dances that convey stories, ideas and moods and harmonize with musical scores

Interest in planning and arranging movements of dancers and other performers, evaluating performances during rehearsals and directing dancers during rehearsals to achieve desired interpretations

Interest in instructing dancers in their performances and artistic interpretations, and by demonstrating movements required to convey themes

Interest in co-ordinating and overseeing all aspects of camera work and lighting for motion picture, video and television productions

Interest in determining lighting specifications, lenses, camera angles, backgrounds and other elements to achieve desired visual effects

Interest in supervising camera operators and other crews in setting up cameras and lighting equipment; and in instructing crews on technical aspects of filming such as focus settings, distances of shots and changes in lighting; may set up and operate cameras to film scenes