Dailies colorist, Deluxe

[Thomas Singh]

Contact Howard.Lin@bydeluxe.com if interested.

 

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Dailies Colorist is responsible for providing dailies services and deliverables to clients of Deluxe Creative Services. The position requires a high degree of technical skill and artistic judgment. In addition, the colourist serves as a key front-line representative of the company and frequently deals directly with clients in challenging situations; accordingly, a professional demeanor and diplomacy are also important.



JOB DUTIES:
 

Operate Color Correction Tools and related technical facilities as assigned by producer to ensure efficient and accurate completion of assigned tasks

Data I/O

Main Activities

· Ingest picture via mags, cards, drives

· Ingest Audio via CF Card, DVD-RAM, or drives

· Safe data management best practices at all times
 

Log and Sync

Main Activities

· Sync audio to image, via time code, and slide as necessary where no TC match

· Check levels via audio meter

· QC image and audio and check against camera, sound, and script supervisor reports
 

Quality Control

Main Activities

· Look for artifacts, missing frames, missing picture, failed checksums

· Spot soft focus, exposure problems

· Proficient with vector scope and waveform monitor to recognize exposure concerns

· Check against notes from supplied reports
 

Reporting

Main Activities

· Communicate concerns with above processes to Dailies Producer

· Liaise with clients as necessary before and after sessions to ensure customer satisfaction with work performed.

· Personally ensure the technical accuracy and quality of work produced in the transfer session.

· Related dailies duties as assigned by Production Manager and Dailies Producer deemed required for on location workflow.



JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Customer satisfaction level with the work performed

Satisfaction level of the in house producers, sales, and management

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIORS

Understanding of dailies deliverables and workflow

Understanding waveform monitor, vector scope, and audio meter

Understanding QC Procedures

Understanding of creation and understanding Editorial files – avid bin, Flex Files, ALEs, NDRs

Knowledge of how to read camera reports, sound reports

PC, Linux, and Mac Office Tools and file transfer tools

Colorfront OSD, Resolve, MTI, Redcine-X, Avid, Final Cut Pro, and Codex VFS Configuration

Experience with USB, Firewire, eSata, Codex, S two, Sony F65 mag handling, card reader, audio SD card, Alexa SxS card, and RED memory card

Understanding of Archive procedures with LTO, TAR, and BRU

Familiar with PIX, Sample Digital

Familiarity with imaging concepts, and other related trouble shooting methodologies.

Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Must have the people skills to interact with clients

Able to work with in house production staff and assist with reasonable requests.

Maintain a professional attitude with management and clients.

Effective Organizational Skills

Strong Multi-Tasking Abilities and priority assessment skills

Effective Written communication skills

Analytical and problem solving skills