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Getting a degree in the film and audio industry allow graduates to show their creative sides and bring entertainment to the world.

Here’s a quick look at some jobs you can get with a film and audio degree.

Film editor’s main job is to cut and splice movie soundtracks and film to make the project fluid and seamless. They get to work with music editors, producers and directors to lay out the dynamics of music and production options that will best represent the dramatic vision. Film editors also supervise film screenings for directors and the production staff. Some editor’s record necessary visual effects and program computerized graphic effects for the film.

Sound engineering techs create digital music programs for various music projects, commercials and films. They edit voices, mix music and work on sound effects for live prerecorded performances. Sound techs have to keep up with advancing equipment and be able to use recording machines like sound mixing boards. This kind of equipment helps sound engineers record voices, mix music and synchronize sounds. These audio experts work in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios and movie productions.

Producers and directors are responsible for creative decisions like script, set design, sound, special effects and even choreography. They work sets for stages, television, radio, video or motion picture films. Major tasks include picking locations to film and determining how various scenes will be shot. Producers and directors work with the actors to communicate desired approach, characterization and movement needed for every scene. They have to have great communication skills as they must promote and market productions through interviews, talk shows and other public appearances.
Most of the jobs in the film and audio field are expected to grow steadily over the next decade. There will likely be a 16% increase in these types of jobs through 2014.

Other Film and Audio Occupations

Here is a list of other occupations available with a degree in film and audio:

• Film processing techs
• Video editing
• Animation production
• Television editors
• Visual effects
• Photo process workers
• Media production
• Process machine operators
• Visual communication
• Motion graphics
• Interactive design
• Video production
• Photography
• Media arts
• Film clerks
• Visual programming
• Digital production
• Multimedia design
• Audio visual specialists
• Video equipment techs