VFX Editor

Description

CoSA VFX, Inc. has an opportunity for a full-time VFX Editor with 2+ years’ experience in the television/motion picture industry for its North Hollywood, CA studio.

This opportunity is ideal for a professional seeking an opportunity to support a growing organization with a variety of needs.

Successful CoSA staff are passionate about providing high-levels of organization and demonstrated ability to understand when to act and when to seek advice. 

Applicants with strong communication skills, a proactive attitude and sense of humor are greatly valued.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain sequence edits and inserting visual effects shots into the timeline
• Manage and document the turnover of shots from editorial through to delivery including ingesting new media into pipeline
• Ensure internal shot-tracking software is maintained with current shot counts, lineup and any retime instructions
• Confirm published shots conform to the current edit and perform QC checks
• Set up QC projects in Nuke Studio
• Build Avid bins
• Assure online conforming is carried out effectively
• Prepare sequence edits and special reels for internal and client approvals when required
• Create daily playlists and operate the screening room system for dailies
• Perform shot retimes to match supplied editorial reference when required
• Create rough shot mockups as proof of concept for artists and supervisors

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2+ years of editing experience within the film and television industry
• An eye for detail and thorough understanding of techniques, file formats, colour-space, software and technology relating to the live action visual effects
• Expert knowledge of Premiere, Adobe Suite, Da Vinci and Avid.
• Working knowledge of Nuke Studio, Shotgun/F-Track, After Effects a major asset
• Broad editorial problem solving skill set
• Ability to convert between key numbers, time-codes and frames
• Comfortable working in both Mac and Windows OS
• Familiarity with archiving and back up processes a plus

     CoSA VFX, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including medical, vision and dental insurance, FSA  as well as 401(k).

       Please submit a cover letter and reel as part of your application, submissions without reel and cover letter will not be considered.