Dailies Operator (Temporary)
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Summary
The Dailies Operator reports to a Dailies Producer and is responsible for providing dailies services including logging, syncing, ingest of files, creation and quality control of dailies deliverables, archiving, and data management. They support the dailies colorist, expedite deliveries, and may assist with monitor calibration, location system breakdowns, shipping/receiving, and production coverage (on location). The role involves offloading, verifying, and logging camera files and audio from various media; syncing audio to image; quality control checks (artifacts, missing frames, etc.); and preparing deliverables according to show specifications. The operator will also use Avid, FCP, and other software for content creation and QC. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, and travel may be required. The schedule is generally a night shift, but may vary.
Must have:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Experience with film/digital workflows
- Post-production and color pipeline understanding
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Effective communication skills
Good to have:
- Experience with On Set Dailies (OSD)
- Resolve, EXD, and Avid Media Composer experience
- Experience with motion picture images and QC
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
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Company: Company 3
Position: Dailies Operator (Temporary)
Location: Carlstadt, NJ - Onsite
*Pay Range: $20.00 - $30.00 USD hourly
POSITION SUMMARY:
Dailies Operators report to a Dailies Producer. 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.
The Dailies Operator schedule will change based on department needs but will generally be a night shift. Some roles may have a fixed schedule while others may change on a day-to-day basis. The candidate may be required to travel.
MAIN DUTIES:
The Dailies Operator will maintain constant communication with dailies team on Teams and Click Up, ensuring to accurately report the status of assignments (project/cam roll). They will offload, verify and log Original Camera Files and audio from a variety of media, as well as 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, and apply CDLs & LUT where applicable/required and compare to any stills supplied. Other duties include:
WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will have an exceptional attention to detail and some experience with television or major motion pictures. They will have a working knowledge of film and digital capture workflows with a strong understanding of post-production and color pipelines is preferred. Additionally, some experience with On Set Dailies (OSD), Resolve, EXD and Avid Media Composer is preferred. The ideal candidate will have an excellent work ethic and positive attitude, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and remain calm in a fast-paced work environment. Additional desired skills include:
About the Company:
Company 3 / Method Studios 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 to otherwise participate in the application process.
*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.
The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings will apply.
Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through this careers’ website.
The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state and local pay transparency laws.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.
Position: Dailies Operator (Temporary)
Location: Carlstadt, NJ - Onsite
*Pay Range: $20.00 - $30.00 USD hourly
POSITION SUMMARY:
Dailies Operators report to a Dailies Producer. 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.
The Dailies Operator schedule will change based on department needs but will generally be a night shift. Some roles may have a fixed schedule while others may change on a day-to-day basis. The candidate may be required to travel.
MAIN DUTIES:
The Dailies Operator will maintain constant communication with dailies team on Teams and Click Up, ensuring to accurately report the status of assignments (project/cam roll). They will offload, verify and log Original Camera Files and audio from a variety of media, as well as 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, and apply CDLs & LUT where applicable/required and compare to any stills supplied. Other duties include:
- Render, check, prepare and upload deliverables according to show spec.
- Prepare and copy media to iPad, shuttle drives as outlined in the show spec.
- QC both film and digital clips for a variety of issues depending on the source media and note any issues. 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
- 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.
- Assist with all Dailies functions and 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 will have a working knowledge of film and digital capture workflows with a strong understanding of post-production and color pipelines is preferred. Additionally, some experience with On Set Dailies (OSD), Resolve, EXD and Avid Media Composer is preferred. The ideal candidate will have an excellent work ethic and positive attitude, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and remain calm in a fast-paced work environment. Additional desired skills include:
- Must have strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Experience with motion picture images and QC a plus.
- Experience with Resolve, Colorfront OSD and EXD a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications.
- A proficient understanding of all tools used in dailies.
- Travel may be required.
About the Company:
Company 3 / Method Studios 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 to otherwise participate in the application process.
*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.
The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings will apply.
Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through this careers’ website.
The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state and local pay transparency laws.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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$39.0K - $58.6K/yr (Outscal est.)
$48.8K/yr avg.
Carlstadt, New Jersey, United States
About The Company
Company 3 is a comprehensive postproduction facility for features, episodic, commercials, and music videos. Known for its creative color artistry, pioneering technology, and global reach, Company 3 is trusted to deliver a quality product every time. It is home to one of the largest and most talented pools of colorists and visual effects artists working in post-production today with a client list that includes many of the most respected and talented film and entertainment professionals in the industry.
Company 3 offers solutions-based services ranging from color correction, Digital Intermediate (DI), and file-based workflows to visual effects and online services. Through its virtual outposts, Company 3 Colorists are available to clients around the world.
