Grade Edit Assistant, Picture Shop

Grade Edit Assistant, Picture Shop

Contract – Permanent

Base – London

Streamland Media is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

Who we are!

Picture Shop, Streamland Media’s picture division, is an award-winning, worldwide, state-of-the-art post production house offering comprehensive picture services to the entertainment industry's most imaginative film makers and top tier studios. A roster of innovative talent and cutting-edge technologists deliver industry leading colour, editorial, dailies, unscripted sound and mastering restoration and services that help bring creative visions to life. Streamland Media is a global post production company that handles picture, VFX, sound and marketing services.

What we need!

Our Grade Edit Assistant will be part of a busy editorial team working on Baselight, where they’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of timelines and deliverables for HETV and feature films. The role requires an excellent communicator who has the ability to perform at their, best whilst working in a fast-paced environment - overseeing several moving parts and be able to prioritise accordingly.

What we need you to do!

• Conform using Baselight for SVOD or projects that require a UHD/HDR/DI workflow (Colour management, image sequences and flame finishing)
• Timeline management within baselight, maintaining, rendering, delivering archiving and internal file movement between Online, Grade, VFX and data IO.
• Supporting the colourists making sure they are set-up correctly, have access to the correct timelines and on hand for any queries.
• Liaising with the wider team to ensure that all elements are in place for the smooth running and completion of a job.
• Handling any QC Fixes, titling, comping and minor grading work alongside the senior colourist.
• Cover for absent staff in the team within the remit of the job accountabilities
• Undertake ad hoc projects and administrative tasks that are relevant to the operation of the department
• Attend relevant training identified to ensure duties are performed efficiently

What Experience we’re looking for!

• Experience and thorough understanding of UHD HDR and colour managed workflows
• Solid understanding of VFX I/O, delivery of VFX turnovers, conform turnovers and online work
• Working knowledge of latest broadcast and feature studio specs
• Able to work on own initiative and proactively handle day-to-day issues, escalating and resolving where appropriate
• Solid experience using conform tools, Baselight Experience preferable
• Knowledge of different camera formats including codecs & colourspaces
• Knowledge of the entire post-production timeline process from shoot to delivery
• Methodical, accurate and precise approach to work
• Good timekeeper and able to meet deadlines
• ‘Can do’ and flexible approach to variety of duties
• Willing to learn and interested in implementing new ideas within the business
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team