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VFX Editorial Assistant
Framestore
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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The Integrated Advertising team in Los Angeles are looking for a VFX Editorial Assistant. Strong organizational skills and editorial workflow knowledge are required.
Description:
Framestore's VFX Hiero Edit Assist position encompasses several duties and responsibilities which cover a wide scope of technical knowledge. The VFX Hiero Edit Assist position will require a fundamental understanding of a large scale centralized server environment, basic knowledge of video color space, and practical experience with professional editing techniques.
Responsibilities:
MCR/Data Responsibilities:
• Managing and understanding file based Post Production work flow
• Loading data online from a variety of external sources (portable drives, FTP sites, web-based servers)
• Transcoding of files (i.e. manipulating file format, aspect ratio, frame rate, color space)
• Ensure the recorded picture content is retained and managed securely throughout the VFX process
• QC and Deliver final product to client in accordance with professional broadcast and film specifications - Entering and logging incoming material into a corporate wide database
VFX Hiero Job Responsibilities:
• Conforming timelines from client's EDLs and meticulously checking against client's offline for accuracy
• Organizing and preparing edits for distribution to various VFX department operators
• Maintaining an up to date edit while accommodating changing EDLs from clients as well as per shot versions from the VFX department
• Working closely with VFX Supervisors and Producers to maintain in-depth understanding of a project's status - Taking responsibility and ownership of workload, time management, and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors & Producers
• Preparing and operating NLE system during internal and client reviews
• Updating end of day edits and outputting client WIPs to Framestore's web-browser
• Working closely with Color Assists and Colorists in confirming proper color look of graded plates during VFX process
Essential Skills:
• A thorough understanding of core editing workflow principles (EDL management, formats, frame rates, color space etc).
• A working knowledge of Hiero or (at least) a knowledge of another NLE (FCP, Avid, Smoke).
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills
• A polite and respectful attitude towards clients
• A pro-active and collaborative work ethic
• A strong eye for detail and a meticulous nature
• The ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem solve
• Good working knowledge of color space principles
Desirable Skills:
• Knowledge of Hiero
• A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline
• Experience in dealing and communicating with clients
• Python programming knowledge