How to become a film editor?

A film editor and video editor both turn raw footage into a coherent final sequence during post production, ideally showing the vision of the director, producer, and writer. Since most modern movies and videos use digital formats, a video and film editor commonly use the same type of software (such as Avid or Final Cut Pro). Video editors typically work on short pieces, while film editors work with multiple scenes. Video editing positions are often found in a newsroom or at a media production or advertising company. In some cases, an editor may edit both long-form and short-form pieces on a freelance basis.