Dailies Operator
POSITION SUMMARY:
Dailies Operators report into the Director of Workflow and Finishing. This is a multi-faceted role and job requirements may be different from one project to the next. The Dailies Operator may be required to work on their own, as part of a team, on a single project or on multiple projects concurrently depending upon the needs of the department. They will primarily be responsible for providing dailies services, including logging and syncing, ingest of client picture and sound files, creation, quality control, and client delivery of dailies deliverables, archiving, and data management. While working on a dailies show, the Dailies Operator will provide support for the dailies colorist and help expedite deliveries. For on location work, the Dailies Operator may be cross-trained to calibrate monitors, location system breakdowns, shipping and receiving and to cover for Production on an as needed basis.
MAIN DUTIES:
The Dailies Operator will offload, verify and log Original Camera Files and audio from a variety of media, and split and tag clips according to camera reports, script and sound reports. Candidates will sync audio to image via time code, slide as necessary where no TC match, check levels via audio meter, and QC image and audio. They will apply CDLs & LUT where applicable/required and compare to any stills supplied. They will render, check, prepare and upload deliverables according to show specs, QC both film and digital clips for a variety of issues depending on the source media and note any issues. The Operator should perform thorough quality control checks noting artifacts, missing frames, missing picture, failed checksums, spot soft focus, and check against notes from supplied reports. They will also be responsible for the following:
- Check the vector scope and waveform monitor to identify exposure concerns when no Colorist is assigned (LUT app only shows).
- Content Creation and QC (Avid, FCP, H.264, DVD, Blu Ray, HDSR, and all other deliverables).
- Escalate issues internally through Dailies management team and production
- Ensure accurate reporting, communicating concerns with above processes to Dailies Producer, log TRTs of incoming footage, submit completion reports, log hours worked and upload and email ALEs, Flex Files, Avid Bins, and NDRs.
- Maintain constant communication with dailies team on Teams.
- Ensure that you are accurately reporting the status of your assignments (project/cam roll) in Teams and email.
- Prepare and copy media to iPad, shuttle drives as outlined in the show spec.
- Initiate LTO archives of all source media. (On Location only)
- Manage SAN and deletion scripts as needed. (On Location only)
- Test, configure and install dailies viewing systems in the field as necessary. (On Location Only)
- Assist with shipping, receiving and RMAs. (On Location only)
- Assist with all Dailies functions as needed.
- Other duties as needed.
WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will have an exceptional attention to detail and some experience with television or major motion pictures. They must have an excellent work ethic and positive attitude, with the ability to work independently and remain calm in a fast-paced work environment. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills is a must have. Additional desired skills include:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications.
- A proficient understanding of all tools used in dailies.
- Travel may be required.
- Working knowledge of film and digital capture workflows with a strong understanding of post production and color pipelines is preferred.
- Some experience with On Set Dailies (OSD), Resolve, EXD and Avid Media Composer is preferred.
- Experience with motion picture images and QC a plus.
- Experience with Resolve, Colorfront OSD and EXD a plus.
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.
Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:
Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.