The Digital Cinema Mastering Operator is responsible for the preparation of source assets, quality control and creation of deliverables that are distributed around the world. This includes a variety of multimedia formats including Quicktimes and Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) utilising both manual and automated methods of creation. Operators will be using industry standard software such as DVS Clipster, Transkoder, Protools and Media Encoder to provide bespoke services to all major and indie film studios. Elements handled include image, sound and subtitles from various source formats and must be conformed to client specification and DCI standards for theatrical release.

You must be able to work as part of a 24/7 team. Successful candidates should have a keen eye for detail, an interest in working in the film industry and be used to working to tight deadlines whilst producing a high quality work.

All relevant training will be provided to fulfil this role.

Role and Responsibilities

Mastering of both feature and trailer Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) including Dubbed, Subtitled, 2D, 3D, 2K, 4K and HFR versions

Use of DVS Clipster, Transkoder, Protools and Avid Media Encoder

Content review and quality checking a wide variety of materials

Creation and distribution of short form Prores master files as well as downstream deliverables for global distribution

Checking and conform of source files in preparation of DCP Mastering

Creating censor cuts using creative editing techniques

Validation of DCPs

Perform quality control checks on all forms of department deliverables

Perform analysis of information and accurate record keeping in our work order and catalogue systems

Communicate effectively with team members and other departments within the company

Troubleshoot issues raised internally and externally regarding DCPs

Key Requirements

Happy to work shifts.

A strong interest in cinema and the media industry

Experience working with computers and technically minded

Confidence working to ever changing and progressing specifications

Ability to problem solve creatively and spot inefficiencies within current workflows and processes

Experience handling sensitive and confidential information

Be well organised and be able to manage multiple tasks at the same time