Digital video editing is experiencing an unprecedented boom with a worldwide increase of not only professional digital editing, but the melding of amateur and professional video into a product available through the Internet and many social media venues. ETA is proud to announce a new vendor-neutral exam and certification for Digital Video Editor (DVE), created for all media professionals working with digital videos. Many video editor positions may not require a degree or extensive training, however professional video editors will need the knowledge of industry standards and the skills necessary to meet the demands of this growing field. Examinees will be required to know both audio and video fundamentals, screen formats, digital video formats and fundamentals, digital data rates, and fundamental video editing processes. Customer service basics are also covered in regards to schedule requirements, progress reporting, production and transmission costs, and hardware and software requirements for video editing.
