Picture Editor Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
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Picture editors select and approve photographs and illustrations for newspapers, journals and magazines. Picture editors make sure that the photographs are delivered on time for publication.
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Copyright Legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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Skills You Need to Become a Picture Editor
Essential Skills
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EssentialCopyright Legislation knowledge
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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EssentialGraphic Design knowledge
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
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EssentialMultimedia Systems knowledge
The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.
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EssentialPress Law knowledge
The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.
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EssentialEditorial Standards knowledge
The guidelines on how to deal with and report on privacy, children, and death according to impartiality, and other standards.
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EssentialIct Software Specifications knowledge
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
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EssentialPhotography knowledge
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
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EssentialPost-Processing Of Photographs knowledge
The characteristics of software and techniques used in post-processing photographs.
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EssentialAdapt To Type Of Media skill
Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.
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EssentialBuild Contacts To Maintain News Flow skill
Build contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, …
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EssentialConsult Information Sources skill
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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EssentialConsult With Editor skill
Consult with the editor of a book, magazine, journal or other publications about expectations, requirements, and progress.
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EssentialDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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EssentialEdit Negatives skill
Use different software products and techniques to process photographic negatives and adapt the images to the desired specifications.
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EssentialEdit Photographs skill
Resize, enhance and retouche photographs, using airbrushing, editing software and other techniques.
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EssentialFollow Ethical Code Of Conduct Of Journalists skill
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EssentialMeet Deadlines skill
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
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EssentialPerform Image Editing skill
Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.
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EssentialSupervise Staff skill
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
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EssentialSupervise Work skill
Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.
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EssentialNegotiate Exploitation Rights skill
Negotiate with the creator the rights to communicate a work to the public and to reproduce it.
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EssentialSelect Photos skill
Review sets of images and select the best work.
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OptionalMotion Graphics knowledge
The techniques and software for creating the illusion of motion such as keyframing, Adobe After Effects, and Nuke.
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OptionalDesktop Publishing knowledge
The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic quality text and images.
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OptionalApply Desktop Publishing Techniques skill
Apply desktop publishing techniques and software to create page layouts and typographic quality text.
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OptionalCreate Online News Content skill
Create and upload news content for e.g. websites, blogs and social media.
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OptionalEdit Digital Moving Images skill
Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.
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OptionalFollow The News skill
Follow current events in politics, economics, social communities, cultural sectors, internationally, and in sports.
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OptionalHire New Personnel skill
Hire new personnel for a company or organisation payroll via a prepared set of procedures. Make staffing decisions and direct selection co-workers.
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OptionalManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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OptionalParticipate In Editorial Meetings skill
Participate in meetings with fellow editors and journalists to discuss possible topics and to divide the tasks and workload.
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OptionalPerform Backups skill
Implement backup procedures to backup data and systems to ensure permanent and reliable system operation. Execute data backups in order to secure information by copying and archiving to ensure integrity …
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OptionalPerform Video Editing skill
Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed …
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OptionalSelect Camera Apertures skill
Adjust lens apertures, shutter speeds and camera focus.
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OptionalCheck Stories skill
Seek out and investigate stories via your contacts, press releases and other media.
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OptionalCreate Editorial Board skill
Create the outline for each publication and news broadcast. Determine the events that will be covered and the length of these articles and stories.
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OptionalDetermine Image Composition skill
Determine image composition, select and adjust subjects, equipment and lighting to achieve desired effects.
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OptionalMaintain Photographic Equipment skill
Execute maintenance tasks to keep photographic equipment functioning properly.
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OptionalSearch For A Suitable Location skill
Search for locations suitable for film or photo shoots.
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OptionalSelect Photographic Equipment skill
Select appropriate photographic equipment and background properties, and adapt it according to subjects, materials, and conditions.
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OptionalSet Up Photographic Equipment skill
Choose the best position and orientation of the camera to capture the scene, along with other necessary equipment.
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OptionalUse Photographic Equipment skill
Use analogue or digital camera equipment, along with a variety of accessories such as tripods, filters and lenses.
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