Description

VFX Editor

Picture Shop in Burbank, CA is seeking a VFX Editor to manage plate pulls, organize project elements, render deliverables, and cut reels as needed.

Picture Shop is a state-of-the-art visual post house, offering complete and integrated services to both the feature and television communities. Founded by industry veteran Bill Romeo, Picture Shop operates from the belief that no job is too big or too small for our dedicated team of production artists. From dailies and VFX, color and editing, we deliver exceptional attention to client needs in a modern, collaborative atmosphere. Our 36,000 square foot facility is equipped with the latest technology, housing eight color bays, four edit bays, three flame rooms and resources for up to 100 VFX artists.

Key Responsibilities

- Pull VFX plates and elements from dailies or provided source media using client-provided bins & EDLs; convert and rename to required project format. Check shot counts against references and troubleshoot any disparities.

- Convert and post temp and final deliverables to project specification. Keep informed of daily deadlines. Communicate frequently with VFX Producers/Coordinators about project IO status and provide accurate estimates to completion.

- Cut and update sequences with in-progress and completed VFX cut-in for reviews and reference.

- Organize project files, elements, and references according to facility pipeline. Manage SAN storage and capacity with I/O.

- Create and maintain database of show I/O tech specifications.

- Work with Engineering to troubleshoot any technical issues that arise in the client or internal pipelines that impact our ability to ingest, covert, and deliver data.

- Cut facility demo reels and enhance with music, sound, and graphics as needed.

- May require evening hours and weekends during peak season

 Qualifications & Experience

- Expertise in Avid, and familiarity with Frame Cycler and RV, After Effects, Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, and graphics. Tape Ops and Shotgun experience a bonus. Ability to learn new software/hardware quickly.

- Experience with SAN data management and secure transfer methods (Aspera, SFTP, etc).

- Bachelor’s degree or greater in TV/Film-related program, or experience in lieu.

- Extremely detail oriented; able to work independently, stay calm & motivated under heavy deadline pressure; positive team player.

- Proactive problem solver, quick learner with a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.

This position is full time, freelance (with the potential to become staff with competitive benefits package), start date in July. Pay DOE.

Job Location:
Burbank, CA

How to apply:

Please submit your resume, reel (if available), rate history, and availability.

Please note, due to a high volume of applications, we cannot respond to every applicant.