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VFX Editor
Framestore
Montréal, , Canada
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The visual effects Editor is responsible for handling all editorial tasks required on shows in addition to internal requests.
Responsibilities:
• Processing turnover information and revised edits and updating internal edits and databases accordingly
• Maintaining all cuts, keeping them updated with the latest versions from artists
• Providing witness cam, line up, retime and resize reference to artists
• Managing Avid media and storage
• Maintaining shot and VFX databases
• Having an expert understanding of all editorial tools
• Managing client deliveries
• Making and requesting selects for additional media requests e.g. element shoots
• Liaising with Framestore Editorial at other offices
• Liaising with cutting rooms (when applicable)
• Preparing for and driving dailies sessions and client meetings
• Providing motivation and training for assistants (where relevant or necessary)
• Working closely with internal production, artists and other support departments providing advice, reference and information when needed
• Cutting in house reels
• Respecting confidentiality and media security policies
Essential Skills:
• Several years experience working in a film VFX Editorial department, cutting room or similar environment
• Demonstrable proficiency in editing using Avid
• A firm understanding of the VFX process and terminology
• An understanding of film and digital formats, files, frame rates and resolutions
• File encoding/transcoding experience, exhibiting a sound understanding of video codecs and file formats
• Professional experience in the following software/hardware: Avid, 2k playback software such as Baselight, Framecycler or RV, Linux (basic), Cinesync, Shotgun, Photoshop (basic), Keynote, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro and Filemaker Pro
• Self motivated
• Keen to learn new skills and applications
• Excellent communication skills
• A strong multi-tasker
• Good eye for detail
• Diligent and meticulous
• A team player
• Strong problem solving skills
• Calm under pressure
• Posses a love of film and VFX
Desirable Skills:
• Proficiency in French and English would be advantageous