About the role
Position Summary
Provide operational support to Company 3 Colourists and Finishing Artists, primarily across Feature and Longform projects, ensuring sessions run efficiently and stay on schedule. Responsibilities include preparing sessions, assisting Colourists during grading, independently running sessions when needed, and creating and performing quality control on deliverables.
The role reports overall to the Head of Productions Operations and on a day-to-day basis to the Production Team to ensure timely and accurate completion of all session work.
Main Duties & Responsibilities: * Preparing colour sessions for colourists * Timeline preparation and updates using Baselight and Resolve * Preparing theatres or rooms for colourists: Routing, monitoring, projection, playback * Set up and monitor virtual sessions * Responsible for creating all master downstream deliverables for all theatrical, home video, and streamer content across multiple platforms and formats * Drive client supervised sessions, screenings, visual effects reviews and colour-correction sessions as directed by colourist and/or production * Quality Control: Maintain highest possible levels of oversight of deliverables manufactured within the feature and longform finishing process * Collaborate and communicate with fellow colleagues to ensure project deadlines are met, keeping shared documents accurate and up to date at all times * Support new processes and maintain proficiency with evolving technical applications and trends with the company workflow * Help support and train junior members of the team * Maintain best practices for content security and client confidentiality
Required Skills: * High Level proficiency in using Baselight and/or Resolve * Knowledge of various colour spaces, LUT applications and skills for colour tracing, match grading and rendering * Knowledge of Aspect ratios and frame sizes, from origination to master delivery * Understanding of deliverables from theatrical deliverable formats to streamers and broadcasters * Understanding of audio formats and deliveries and laying back of audio to create final deliverables * Understanding of editing systems, VFX applications and data centric practices * Detail oriented problem solver, capable of working well under pressure in a deadline driven, environment * Ability to interpret and demonstrate a solid understanding of creative editorial instructions and the latest workflow trends with filmmaking * Flexible to work around client needs and delivery schedules * Strong interpersonal skills to create a unique and relaxed environment for a creative client base * Friendly and approachable manner * Commitment to continuous improvement with an innovative approach to work and problems
Experience: * Experience with using Baselight and Resolve with R&S Clipster, OSD/Transkoder, Avid * Experience within the media/postproduction industry * Hands-on operator experience * Work well under pressure in a deadline driven environment * Flexible with shift hours * Understanding of grade 1 reference monitors and digital cinema projectors
Hours of Work: * Standard 40-hour work week, Monday – Friday. However, due to the nature of the role, some weekends, late evenings and public holiday working maybe required, depending on project demands * This role is an on-site position
About the Company: At Company 3 we work with the most respected and talented film and entertainment professionals to tell incredible stories. As a global company specializing in award-winning postproduction and visual effects services, we are a trusted partner for producing content across a wide variety of formats, including feature films, episodic television, commercials, animation, gaming, and more. Whether performing colour correction to a music video or adding creatures to your favourite film, our artists combine state-of-the-art technology with world-class creativity to shape the stories that move you.
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 to otherwise participate in the application process.