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Assistant Editor
Framestore
New York, NY, United States
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VFX Assistant Editor
The Integrated Advertising team in New York are looking for a staff VFX Assistant Editor.
Description:
The editorial department within Framestore's Integrated Advertising division is a busy and energetic workplace and forms the central hub around which our larger VFX jobs are built. It is responsible for all VFX shot management, edit updates, wip deliveries and client reviews.
The ideal candidate will need to be highly self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external clients. We are looking for a candidate with a strong technical background and at least three (3) years editing experience in the professional video and/or film industry.
Responsibilities:
• Conform & maintain project edit timelines via client EDL/XML ensuring frame accuracy of entire project
• Maintain up to date edit and audio mix while accommodating constantly changing EDLs from clients
• Work closely with VFX Supervisors and Producers to maintain in-depth understanding of a project's status
• Take responsibility and ownership of project, time management, and feedback from Supervisors & Producers - work closely with Color Assists and Colorists in rendering proper color look of graded plates during project
• Update end of day edits and output client WIPs to Framestore's web-browser (Front2)
• Build upon and refine a VFX editorial pipeline in conjunction with other Framestore facilities
• Organising and preparing edits for distribution to various VFX departments
• Maintaining an up to date edit whilst taking into account changing EDLs from clients as well as per shot versions from VFX departments
• Preparing for and operating NLE system during internal and client reviews
• Taking responsibility for own workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors/Producers
Essential Skills:
• A thorough understanding of core editing workflow principles (EDL management, formats, frame rates, colourspace etc).
• A working knowledge of Hiero or (at least) a knowledge of another NLE (FCP, Avid, Smoke).
• Knowledge of and an interest in colour spaces, is desirable - in particular knowledge of ACES, ARRI and RED camera colour formats
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, ability to think on your feet
• 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, prioritise and problem solve
• A working knowledge of different professional cameras: R3D, Canon, Phantom, Arri Alexa
Desirable Skills:
• Knowledge of The Foundry's Hiero software
• Knowledge of shotgun or equivalent asset management systems a plus
• Familiarity with Render Farms
• A working knowledge of a modern, professional VFX pipeline
• Experience in dealing and communicating with clients
• Python programming knowledge