Dailies Colorist (Temporary) - Company3/Method Studios
Atlanta, GA
About the Job
Company: Company 3
Position: Dailies Colorist
Location: Atlanta, GA - Hybrid
*Pay Range: $29.00 - $54.00 USD hourly
POSITION SUMMARY:
Colorists will report to the Director, Dailies. Given the evolution of the Dailies industry, this function has become a much more multi-faceted role that requires cross training in some functions of the Dailies Technician. The Dailies Colorist is responsible for providing dailies services and deliverables to clients of Company 3. The position requires a high degree of technical skill and artistic judgment. In addition, the colorist serves as a key front-line representative of the company and frequently deals directly with clients in challenging situations; accordingly, a professional demeanor and diplomacy are also important.
MAIN DUTIES:
The Dailies Colorist will operate Color Correction Tools and related technical facilities as assigned by producer to ensure efficient and accurate completion of assigned tasks. They will work with DI Colorists, Image Scientists and creatives to establish a show look, liaise with clients as necessary before and after sessions to ensure customer satisfaction with work performed, and personally ensure the technical accuracy and quality of work produced in the transfer session. Additional duties include:
WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will bring prior experience with color correction on commercials, television and or feature films preferred. They will have an excellent work ethic and positive attitude, be effective written and verbal communication skills, have strong attention to detail, and bring 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 Colorist
Location: Atlanta, GA - Hybrid
*Pay Range: $29.00 - $54.00 USD hourly
POSITION SUMMARY:
Colorists will report to the Director, Dailies. Given the evolution of the Dailies industry, this function has become a much more multi-faceted role that requires cross training in some functions of the Dailies Technician. The Dailies Colorist is responsible for providing dailies services and deliverables to clients of Company 3. The position requires a high degree of technical skill and artistic judgment. In addition, the colorist serves as a key front-line representative of the company and frequently deals directly with clients in challenging situations; accordingly, a professional demeanor and diplomacy are also important.
MAIN DUTIES:
The Dailies Colorist will operate Color Correction Tools and related technical facilities as assigned by producer to ensure efficient and accurate completion of assigned tasks. They will work with DI Colorists, Image Scientists and creatives to establish a show look, liaise with clients as necessary before and after sessions to ensure customer satisfaction with work performed, and personally ensure the technical accuracy and quality of work produced in the transfer session. Additional duties include:
- Candidates will be required to sync audio to image, via time code, and slide as necessary where no TC match, check levels via audio meter, and QC image and audio and check against camera, sound, and script supervisor reports
- Colorist will perform thorough quality control checks noting artifacts, missing frames, missing picture, failed checksums, spot soft focus, exposure problems, check the vector scope and waveform monitor to identify exposure concerns and check against notes from supplied reports
- Content Creation, QC and upload or transfer of editorial and studio deliverables.
- Ensure accurate reporting, communicating concerns with above processes to Dailies Producer, log TRTs of incoming footages, submit completion reports, log hours worked and upload and email ALEs, Flex Files, Avid Bins, and NDRs
WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will bring prior experience with color correction on commercials, television and or feature films preferred. They will have an excellent work ethic and positive attitude, be effective written and verbal communication skills, have strong attention to detail, and bring the ability to work independently and remain calm in a fast-paced work environment. Additional desired skills include:
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and priority assessment skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Proficient understanding of dailies deliverables, workflow, and all tools used in dailies
- Experience with waveform monitor, vector scope, and audio meter
- Working knowledge of Editorial files – avid bin, Flex Files, ALEs, NDRs
- Understands how to read camera reports, sound reports
- PC, Linux, and Mac Office Tools and file transfer tools
- Understanding of Archive procedures with LTO, TAR
- Able to work with in house production staff and assist with reasonable requests.
- Maintain a professional attitude with management and clients.
- Experience with Resolve, Colorfront OSD and EXD a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications.
- A proficient understanding of all tools used in dailies.
- Extensive 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.
Source : Company3/Method Studios