Animation Assistant Digital Editor

6 Months ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Animation Assistant Digital Editor role merges VFX and Story edit requirements. The editor handles internal editorial tasks with the Assistant Editor, managing ingest, client deliveries, and maintaining databases. They maintain close relationships with clients. The role also requires someone with a good creative eye to propose cut developments and mitigate arising issues.

Must have:

Experience in Animation or VFX Editorial for long-form productions.
Proficiency in Avid Media Composer.
Knowledge of video formats, files, frame rates, and resolutions.
Experience in encoding, transcoding, ingesting, and conforming from Avid.
Solid understanding of all editorial tools.
Understanding of the animation process and VFX terminology.
Experience using shot tracking databases.
Experience cutting together boards and/or previs.

Good to have:

Knowledge of other non-linear editing platforms (Premiere, Final Cut).
Sound mixing awareness and temp foley recording.
Good IT skills and Mac literate.

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Job Details

Key Purpose of the Job:\u00A0

Since 2014 DNEG\u2019s Feature Animation division has been collaborating with filmmakers and IP owners to create high-end animated feature films. Currently in production on major animated features we are looking for new talent to join our growing team. Thriving on collaboration and the creative energy it provides, we will craft together spectacular visuals and bring to life the vision of both major Hollywood studios and independent productions! Visit our website to find out more about Feature Animation at DNEG: https://www.dneg.com/feature-animation/\u00A0

The Editor role is a unique position that merges the requirements and responsibilities from both VFX edit and Story edit. Working hand in hand with the Production team and Story editorial, the Feature Animation Editor is responsible for handling the internal editorial tasks required by the show, alongside an Assistant Editor.\u00A0

Working alongside departmental supervisors and the Production teams, the Editor will manage ingest and client deliveries, maintaining a close working relationship with the clients 1st Assist. The role requires maintaining our databases and keeping cut information up to date and well communicated out to the crew. You will coordinate the team and the project, tracking all items and processes to ensure they are completed correctly whilst keeping appraised of the schedules and turnovers of the production.\u00A0

The role requires someone with a good creative eye to propose cut developments, whilst being able to actively think on their feet to mitigate any problematic situations which may arise\u00A0

Must Have\u00A0

\u25CF Proven experience working in either an Animation or VFX Editorial Department on high-end long-form productions (TV/Feature Films).\u00A0

\u25CF Demonstrate a good level of knowledge and proficiency in Avid Media Composer.\u00A0

\u25CF Knowledge of other non-linear editing platforms a bonus e.g. Adobe Premiere and Final Cut. \u25CF Good understanding of Film and HD video formats, files, frame rates and resolutions and familiarity with working with different video codecs.\u00A0

\u25CF Experience encoding and transcoding and ingesting and conforming to output from the Avid. \u25CF Good IT skills and Mac literate.\u00A0

\u25CF Solid understanding of all editorial tools.\u00A0

\u25CF A good understanding of the Animation process and awareness of VFX pipeline and terminology. \u25CF Experience using shot tracking databases such as Shotgun or Filemaker.\u00A0

\u25CF Experience cutting together boards and/or previs.\u00A0

\u25CF Sound mixing awareness and temp foley recording not essential but experience with this would be valuable.\u00A0

About You\u00A0

\u25CF Organised and a good multi-tasker\u00A0

\u25CF Flexible and self-motivated\u00A0

\u25CF Keen to learn new skills\u00A0

\u25CF A good listener and communicator\u00A0

\u25CF Good eye for detail\u00A0

\u25CF Strong team player\u00A0

\u25CF Problem solver\u00A0

About Us\u00A0

We are DNEG, one of the world's leading visual effects, animation and stereo conversion companies for feature film and television, with studios in London, Vancouver, Mumbai, Los Angeles, Chennai, Montreal, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Goa.

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