Content Mastering Operator (night shifts)

Deluxe Entertainment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Deluxe Entertainment is seeking a Digital Cinema Mastering Operator to prepare source assets, quality check, and create deliverables for global distribution. You will work with DCPs and formats like Quicktimes, using DVS Clipster, Transkoder, Protools and Avid Media Encoder.

Responsibilities include mastering feature/trailer DCPs, content review, censor cuts, and maintaining accurate records while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Mastering of feature and trailer DCPs.
• Content review and quality checking.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 team.

Responsibilities

• Master DCPs (2K/4K; 3D/2D; HFR).
• Create Prores masters and downstream deliverables.
• Check and conform source files for DCP mastering.
• Create censor cuts and validate DCPs.
• Quality control of department deliverables.
• Record keeping in work orders and catalog systems.
• Collaborate with team and other departments.
• Troubleshoot DCP issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Interest in cinema

Tools

DVS Clipster

Transkoder

Protools

Avid Media Encoder

Job description

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
• The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in cinema and the media industry, as well as:
• Happy to work shifts.
• 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
• As the world's leading multidisciplinary service provider, Deluxe underpins the media and entertainment industry, servicing content creators and distributors including Netflix, WarnerMedia, The Walt Disney Company, Amazon, Apple, Viacom, NBCU, Google, AT&T and many others, by providing Global Content Distribution, Localization, Accessibility and Mastering while leading end-to-end innovation with unparalleled scale and agility across the Streaming, Theatrical, Broadcast and Mobile landscapes. With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe, the company employs over 3,500 of the most talented and experienced industry individuals worldwide. For more information, please visit www.bydeluxe.com