Video course: What are the main disadvantages?

In a video course, you will learn how to edit video productions. On behalf of journalists, editors or directors, you will create broadcast-ready video contributions from supplied image and sound material.

The video course may have the following disadvantages:

1. The qualification is neither federally nor nationally recognized. The school's own certificate for the video course only provides information about the topics covered and confirms participation. Recognition by associations or industries is also generally not given if this is not explicitly mentioned.
2. At certificate level, the course content and admission requirements are generally not regulated and can be determined autonomously by the schools. Care must be taken to ensure that the topics covered correspond to the professional objectives.
3. Not everyone is suitable for working in video production. In addition to a good sense of sight and color, an affinity for IT topics and stress resistance are also required. Not all of these skills can be learned in a video course.
4. Video editors work early and late shifts, including weekends and public holidays. The work often takes place in air-conditioned and darkened rooms and places high demands on eyesight and hearing.
5. The rapid pace of technical change requires continuing education, further training even after the video course. A high degree of personal initiative is required to familiarize yourself with new technologies and design options.

After completing the video course, video editors are employed by film, video and television production companies as permanent staff or freelancers.

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