Lead Cinema Technician Operator

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Lead Cinema Technician Operator

Summary

The Lead Cinema Technician Operator is responsible for the creation of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs). This entails a thorough accounting of steps through our database and via communications over email. Elements handled include image sound and subtitles from various source formats and must be conformed at times to prepare for production. Operators use different mastering stations such as DVS Clipster Wailua Doremi to produce DCPs in the MXF Interop and/or SMPTE for the secure transfer of all data entering or leaving the Mastering department. They are responsible for maintaining the Storage Area Network and for archiving all created DCP content. They must ensure that all security protocols are followed when dealing with sensitive material and must ensure 100% accuracy for all data deliveries.

Responsible for the creation of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) IMP ProRes master files and downstream deliverables subtitling backgrounds DVD and Bluray. Content Services facilitates the Mastering department by checking and conforming the specifications of source materials in preparation for creation of Digital Cinema.

You need a good understanding of the technical aspects of the various deliverables and downstream specs and be enthusiastic about evolving and adapting these to our clients will be using both industry standard and bespoke software to ensure that our clients demands are satisfied within their timescales and to an exemplary standard. You should be highly motivated and able to work as part of a team with a flexible attitude as some evening and weekend work may be required.

Main Job Duties

• Create Digital Cinema Packages (DCP)

• Gather and convert a variety of audio video and subtitle formats

• Maintain high standards of quality to ensure smooth transition to QC department

• Maintain accurate information across the database

• Communicate production issues to producers and supervisors

• Prep and conform source materials (Including Color conversion)

• Create outputs of various media formats

• To deliver a high quality of service and reporting to both internal and external clients

• Working with and liaising with other internal departments

• Handle associated paperwork from work orders to labeling of materials

• Manage all incoming and outgoing data

• SAN cleanup and archiving

• Ensure security protocols are followed

• Ensure 100% accuracy for all data deliveries

What You Bring

• Detail oriented andstrong organizational skills

• Ability to work in High Pressure situations (Deadlines/High Profile etc.)

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with Linux Mac OS Windows XML

• Knowledge of diverse audio and video format (Tiff Jpeg2000 QT wave)

• Knowledge of Digital Cinema workflows and standards. (Mastering QC)

• Knowledge of Digital Cinema mastering tools: DVS Clipster Doremi Wailua

• Provide internal technical support and respond to business regarding technical questions

Experience:

Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in Post Productionenvironment is preferred

Education:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited College/University or equivalent professional experience

About the Company

Deluxe Media Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Platinum Equity is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film video and online content. Since 1915 Deluxe has been the trusted partner for the worlds most successful Hollywood studios independent film companies TV networks exhibitors advertisers and others offering bestinclass solutions in postproduction distribution asset and workflow management and cloudbased technologies.

With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe the company employs over 3500 of the most talented artists developers and industry veterans worldwide. For more information please visit

We offer competitive pay and benefits program including medical dental & vision coverage vacation & sick leave RRSP and more.

Diversity Statement

Deluxes policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry sex age physical or mental disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances. Deluxe will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local state and federal law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Deluxe. Please inform the companys personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.Please inform the companys Human Resources representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest only those under consideration will be contacted.