In order to become a great editor, you should first explore and learn in the following aspects:
1.Proficient in basic knowledge and techniques related to film and editing, such as in-depth research on how to interpret lens language, various editing techniques and narrative structure, etc. These skills don't happen overnight, and you need to work through editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro ("PR") and After Effects ("AE") and then work hard to improve your mastery over the process.
2.He has a good aesthetic taste and artistic attainments, and maintains a high degree of sensitivity to many factors such as pictures and sound effects. As an editor, you must thoroughly analyze the narrative structure, lens language, and even every subtlety of the film, fully understand the core and inner emotions of the work, and use a variety of colorful editing techniques, such as action sequence, cut, horizontal cut, jump cut, etc., to create a dynamic and engaging film and television masterpiece.
3.Must have strong organizational and overall skills, and at the same time have excellent teamwork spirit. Throughout the post-production process, editors must learn to construct and name detailed folders, build on this experience, learn from failures and mistakes, and grow over time.
4.Strong communication skills and presentation skills are required. Effective communication with the director, cinematographer, and many other team members is essential during the post-production process, and the editing concept and intent must be accurately communicated to a wide audience.
5.They should be innovative, imaginative and creative, and dare to boldly integrate materials to create unique visual effects and personalized performances.
All in all, becoming an outstanding editor requires a lot of time and energy to systematically learn and practice, and how to improve one's professional quality and appreciation level is worth pondering. You can try to use some editing apps for mobile phones, such as Jianying, Bijian, etc., and systematically learn professional editing software such as PR and AE. It is recommended that you accumulate more rich material resources, master various editing skills, cultivate editing thinking mode, and encourage independent learning and innovation. In addition, join a club or subtitle group to participate in the practice to provide a deep understanding of the core and essence of the art of editing.