The visual effects editor is a key member of the project team providing support to the supervision, production and artist teams as well as working with other support departments. They help ensure that reviews run smoothly and that artists have the correct reference and cut details.

Responsibilities:

Processing turnover and keeping edits and databases up to date
Importing and checking new versions of vfx shots into Avid
Providing reference to artists, eg. witness cameras, line up, retime, resize reference to artists
Managing Avid media and storage
Maintaining editorial info in databases
Having an expert understanding of all editorial tools
Making and requesting selects for additional media requests e.g. element shoots
Liaising with Framestore Editorial at other offices
Liaising with cutting rooms when appropriate
Preparing for and driving dailies sessions and client meetings and deliveries
Helping to train and develop assistant vfx editors when needed
Working closely with internal production, artists and other support departments providing advice, reference, information and files when needed
Cutting showreels and project reels
Ensuring the review suites are kept at a high standard
Respecting confidentiality and media security policies

Essential Skills:

Several years experience working in a film VFX Editorial department, cutting room or similar environment
Professional experience and demonstrable proficiency in editing
A firm understanding of the VFX process and terminology
A working knowledge of film and digital formats, files, frame rates, resolutions, colourspace and codecs
Professional experience using spreadsheets and databases and editing and presentation software
Excellent problem solving skills and self motivated and keen to learn new skills and applications and help to develop new tools and workflow
Excellent communication skills
A strong multi-tasker
Diligent and meticulous
A team player
Remain calm and focused under pressure
Possess a love of film and VFX

Desirable Skills:

Working knowledge of Framestore editorial and production databases and software, eg. Shotgun, Avid, RV, Baselight, Cinesync, Photoshop, Linux, VLC, Keynote