Content Services Technician
Deluxe Entertainment
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At Deluxe, we work with the following values:
Be Pioneers: We innovate and push for boundless creativity through curiosity.
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JOB TITLE Content Services Technician
DEPARTMENT Content Services
LOCATION Deluxe House, Perivale Park
DATE November 2019
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Deluxe Technicolor Digital Cinema, part of the Deluxe Entertainment Services group, are the leading provider of a broad range of Digital Film services and technologies to major Hollywood Studios and the Independent Film Market.
In this role you will be working as part of a team working in a busy environment responsible for a variety of tasks including;
• Content review and quality checking a wide variety of materials
• Creation and distribution of short form Prores master files and downstream deliverables for quality check and subsequent global distribution
• Bi-directional colour conversion and supply of texted & textless elements to internal DFX department for localised compositing
• Checking specifications of audio and full feature conform checking in preparation for delivery to Digital Cinema Mastering for creation of Digital Cinema Packages
• Frame rate conversions, audio retiming, pitch correcting and audio finessing to ensure audio files are fit for purpose
• Creation of H264 proxy reference files both internal and external use
• DVD and Blu-ray ISO Creation
• Creation of Digital Cinema Packages from various source materials
You will need a good understanding of the technical aspects of the various deliverable and downstream specifications and be enthusiastic about evolving and adapting these to our clients needs. You will be using both industry standard and bespoke software to ensure that our client's demands are satisfied within their timescales and to an exemplary standard.
This role reports into the Head of Content Services and Trailer Mastering
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• To deliver a high quality of service to both internal and external clients.
• A proactive member of our internal Technical Working Group.
• Adherence to Clients and industry standard technical specifications and keeping up to date with industry advancements on the procedures required for compliant delivery.
• Creating all associated paperwork including but not limited to work orders and label materials as appropriate.
• Feedback to Account Managers (and possibly directly to clients) where further information or detail is required.
• Update the Engineering department on any issues that may affect operational efficiency. (e.g. equipment maintenance required)
• Working with and liaising with other internal departments.
• Direct correspondence and responsibility for delivery of content to internal and external departments.
• Help develop and refine departmental procedures and look to improve standard practices in this challenging and constantly changing market.
• Completion of ad-hoc project work as specified by your Head of department and Senior technicians.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of respective developments in film technologies.
• Act as an ambassador for the Company.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Picture and Audio editing, transcoding / encoding, sound syncing and colour conversion experience is required for this role and a solid knowledge of Film & Digital file formats is necessary.
The role will involve working with some of the latest technology including primarily, Cipher, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Transkoder, Media Encoder, Da Vinci Resolve, compressor and DVS Clipster hardware and software. Familiarity with these or comparable systems is essential. Also, knowledge of any DVD or Blu-ray mastering software would be advantageous.
Successful candidates will have experience within a similar post production finishing environment and be used to working to tight deadlines whilst producing high quality work. Working knowledge of editing and encoding/transcoding systems both industry standard or bespoke systems is essential.
QC experience would be an advantage.
PERSONAL PROFILE
SKILLS REQUIRED
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of project management and project delivery is essential
• Productive and able to deal with high work loads
• Good understanding of technical software and related systems
• Strong IT literacy
• Ability to follow and manage workflows
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle high pressure situations and sensitive information
• Ability to prioritise, manage orders and work to strict deadlines
• Good trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Methodical approach to work
INNATE ABILITIES
• Polite and professional with a positive and optimistic approach
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain focus.
• Ability to make clear and accurate decisions
• Ability to work on own initiative however also be a good team player
• Flexible with the ability to work in a fast paced demanding environment
• An understanding of film post production and associated technologies.
PERSONALITY
• Positive attitude with an energetic approach
• Willingness and aptitude to learn
• Willing and able to trouble shoot complex problems
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact at all levels within the organization and build credible relationships.