Cinema Technician Operator-3

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Position Title

Cinema Technician Operator

Position Summary

The 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 formats. Responsible 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 Blu-ray. 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 needs. You 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 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 clean-up and archiving
Ensure security protocols are followed
Ensure 100% accuracy for all data deliveries

What You Bring

Detail oriented and strong 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 Production environment is preferred
Education:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited College/University or equivalent professional experience
About the Company
Deluxe a 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 best-in-class solutions in post-production distribution asset and workflow management and cloud-based technologies.
With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe the company employs over 3500 of the most talented individuals developers and industry veterans worldwide. For more information please visit .

Diversity Statement

Deluxe is committed to inclusivity fostering an environment where every employee feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work. It is our policy 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 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 HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.