Description
Rewrite scripts. Change dialogue. Mark scripts with relevant information for post-production.
Alternative labels
revise scripts
correct scripts
editing scripts
copyedit scripts
edit script
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Edit scripts is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Script supervisor: Script supervisors are responsible for the continuity of the movie or television program. They watch every shot to make sure that it’s according to the script. Script supervisors ensure that during editing the story makes visual and verbal sense and does not contain any continuity errors.
Optional skill
Edit scripts is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Video and motion picture producer: Video and motion picture producers supervise the entire production of a movie or television programme. They select the scripts that will be turned into motion pictures or series. Video and motion picture producers find the financial means to make a movie or television series. They have the final decision on the whole project, from development and editing to distribution. During large-scale productions, video and motion picture producers can be part of a team of producers and may be responsible for some of these tasks.
Producer: Producers are responsible for managing the production of music, motion pictures or series. They plan and coordinate all aspects of the production such as the direction, publication and financing. Producers oversee the production and manage all technical and logistic aspects of recording and editing.
Prompter: Prompters prompt or cue performers when they forget their lines or neglect to move to the right position on the stage.
Editorial assistant: Editorial assistants support the editorial staff at all stages of the publication process of newspapers, websites, online newsletters, books and journals. They collect, verify and process information, acquire permits and deal with rights. Editorial assistants act as point of contact for the editorial staff, schedule appointments and interviews. They proofread and give recommendations on the content.
Radio producer: Radio producers are responsible for organising the making of radio shows. They oversee aspects of radio shows such as content, audio production, resource planning and personnel supervision.
References
- Edit scripts – ESCO