VFX Editor

Description

The VFX Editor edits, manages and documents the turnover of shots from editorial to the Visual Effects Group. It requires a very pro-active person who is able to think from the filmmakers' point of view as well as from the perspective of the visual effects artist.

Essential Job Functions:
• Manage sequence and shot turnovers to VFX, including all VFX elements and reference plates, documenting in detail the notes from editors and director about VFX work required for each shot.
• Generate count sheets and plate line-up information, and translate data into the online shot tracking database (Shotgun).
• Create Avid ref sequences to represent directors’ creative intent for each shot, at correct frame length, for final delivery.
• Update sequences with any changes to the cut and communicate changes to the VFX team.
• Cut in VFX works in progress and finals into master cut sequences, confirm timing, line-ups, and that the work matches what was requested in shot turnover sheets.
• Quality control checks of all VFX shots as shots are submitted for reviews.
• Host any necessary VFX editorial review for VFX supervisors, as well as editors and directors.
• Maintain database of shot turnover sheets, as well as shot finals sheets, to be used as documentation for final conform.
• Provide support to digital artists, as needed.