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Video Technician (Onsite)

  • Self-Directed
  • Problem-Solving
  • Video Production
  • Marcom
  • Operations
  • Shipping
  • Best Practices
  • Router
  • FTP
  • Codec
Description:

Job Summary 

The Video Technician works within the Marcom Production Operations group and is responsible for a number of tasks pertaining to the safe keeping and management of video files. 

The Video Technician works independently with the video producers, post producers and production crew to make daily decisions on best pathways for workflow and finding solutions for challenges that arise.

For video production shoots utilizing client devices as a video camera, the Video Technician will act as a DIT and media manager on set location; offloading, transcoding, QC and delivery of video footage. They will review the footage and collaborate with creatives and technical colleagues on all aspects of these videos.  

The Video Technician will be responsible for interfacing and communicating directly and independently with varied stakeholders throughout Marcom.

Job Description

Tasks include offloading footage from camera cards and hard drives to servers and uploads to Frame.io. Transcoding screen captures, digital cinema camera raw footage and other video files is central to the role. The Video Technician also provides on-set video signal monitoring and routing to various stakeholders (VTR, DP, Video Village). 

This role will require working in tandem with many internal and external teams often in high pressure environments; where outstanding customer service is paramount. The Video Technician will be required to make well informed decisions on the spot, and work at a high level in an ever changing environment. The Video Technician will process a large amount of communications on various platforms with producers about offloads, transcodes, hard drives and logistics.

  • Be the primary workflow consultant on video footage acquired on  production and traveling through post production.
  • Coordinate and align with video producers, post teams, and external vendors on technical workflows and standards. 
  • Be a Apple Vision Pro workflow specialist, specializing in Stereoscopic 3D main camera footage, and acting as the proprietary media management on set.
  • Act as the expert on Apple Color Profile tasks including color transform, monitoring from device and transcoding for post, working alongside the color specialist. 
  • Prepare, encrypt, check in/out, label and shipping coordination of hard drives, ensuring all assets are secured and protected per marcom standards.
  • Follow security protocols on set and make sure our digital assets are stored securely, and not exposed.
  • Act as secondary DRI for security of hard drives while on production.
  • Manage hard drive safety logistics and shipments around the world. 
  • Perform verified offload of video footage from hard drives or camera cards to storage. 
  • Transcode raw footage to project specifications for post teams. 
  • Download/upload files to Frame.io, Box, and other FTP secured sharing platforms.
  • Responsible as the in-house DIT for all shot-on-device productions. 
  • Work along side TDMs and/or camera assistants when present on monitoring signal.
  • Expert at building DIT carts with vast knowledge of various components monitor, computer, color box, batteries, router, switch, and etc. 
  • Color manage raw files to various color spaces for production/post. 
  • Distribute video signal to onset stakeholders. 
  • Adjust color grade primaries as requested by Director of Photography.
  • Review the footage and collaborate with creatives and technical colleagues on all aspects of these videos.  
  • Review footage at a hotel with client creatives may occur after the completion of the shoot day.
  • Will be the lead DRI for DIT cart building and equipment upgrades.  
  • Will define technology needs and best practices for on-set equipment.
  • Independently lead communication with production crew members and delegate tasks to other team members.  

Key Qualifications 

Successful candidates will be effective at managing change, highlighted by strong problem-solving skills, exceptional organization and communication skills, be resourceful and self-starting, and have an easy going, agreeable yet professional demeanor.  They will demonstrate an ability to work in a collaborative team environment, while also being able to work alone and make unilateral decisions when the need arises.

  • Have 10+ years of experience working with video footage in the production or post production field. 
  • Have 10+ years of experience as a loader, DIT, camera assistant, editor or post producer.
  • Have 4+ years experience as a colorist or color pipeline specialist.
  • Have 4+ years experience building and modifying DIT carts.
  • Provide and maintain an archive of production primary and backup drives.
    Perform offloading, transcoding, QC and delivery of video footage.
  • Be proficient with Silverstack, Hedge and/or ShotPut Pro software.
  • Be an expert in transcoding, and have experience with Davinci Resolve, Compressor, Daylight (Filmlight) software.
  • Be able to speak fluently the language of video and communicate complex concepts to non-technical people.  This includes being an expert on the following: resolution, frame rate, color space, containers, codecs, camera RAW formats, and data rates. 
  • Work closely with producers and post production departments to ensure standards and workflow are met for every project. 
  • Must be able to train quickly, follow procedures to the letter and exhibit the self directed task management skills necessary to meet or exceed productivity requirements. 
  • Must be able to train others in an efficient and thorough manner using processes and procedures learned in the role.
  • Independently follow through with commitments on tight deadlines, which fosters mutual trust with fellow team members and internal customers. 
  • May be required to travel domestically, and occasionally internationally, for shoots.
  • Ability to work at least 8 hrs a day, onsite 5 days a week from the main office.
  • Ability to work different shifts and schedules to support production shoots (weekend, swing and/or graveyard on occasion).
  • Overtime hours may be required depending on project, with little or zero notice.
  • Independently contribute to the development and improvement of documented protocol, processes, and procedures.
  • Must have valid passport with expiration date minimum of two years from hire date.
  • Must have access to reliable transport in the Bay Area to be able to respond to varied and changing production needs.
  • Understand these various terms and be able to speak to their roles in the pipeline - ACES, Log, LUTs, HDR, SDR, Dolby Vision, Nits
  • Experience with AJA, Flanders, Sony, Leader hardware components.
  • Ability to read video scopes.
  • Ability to lift 45 pounds, to load and unload equipment needed for production.

Education 

Bachelors Degree in Film/Video or equivalent.

Have a good understanding of color science, color grading concepts, and transcoding methods.
Strong understanding of post production offline and online workflows including VFX and live action elements.

Engineering, video production or equivalent experience, plus minimum of 10 years working in a technical video production role.

QUALIFICATION/ LICENSURE :
  • Preferred years of experience : 10+ Years
  • Travel Required : 25% to 50%
  • Business Day Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM
Assignment Location
Sunnyvale, California
Pay (Varies based on Experience and Location)
USD 67.92 - USD 83.70 Per Hour
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