Studio: Laika Studios
Job Opening: 2nd Assistant Editor
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, US
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Act as an Editorial liaison to collaborate with other departments regarding all elements of production.
- Along with the Associate Producer, assures the accuracy of editorial information in the production tracking system.
- Import sound and picture elements and use multiple database systems for tracking.
- Perform digital NLE functions, including the creation of EDLs and Cut Lists.
- Organize and track all production elements including film, video, previs, and computer files; Quicktime movies, imports, exports, DVDs, etc.
- Make Quicktimes, DVDs, Audio CDs and other transfers or outputs as needed.
- Prepare materials for sound turnovers to external music and sound effects editors and issue Change Notes to music and sound departments.
- Work with Avid ALEs for importing media.
- Provide shot reference footage for animators and feedback to the in-house software developers for custom editorial tools.
- Keep information in Avid dialogue and shots up to date and well organized.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 2-4 years ’experience as a 2nd feature assistant editor on animated feature films.
- General knowledge of post-production processes and strong organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of Avid editing systems.
- Working knowledge of OSX platforms is required; Windows is a plus.
- Understanding of different video and audio compression techniques.
- Working knowledge of video, film, and audio mixers is preferred.
- Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop knowledge, are a plus.
- ProTools experience preferred.
