Previs Editor -- The Third Floor Inc., Los Angeles
The THIRD FLOOR, Inc. is looking
for a Previs Editor for the Los Angeles office.
THE THIRD FLOOR, Inc. is the world's pre-eminent,
Emmy Award visualization company with offices in Los Angeles and London as well
as on location with productions around the world. For the past 12 years, the
studio has helped clients visualize and maximize content by producing
computer-animated blueprints, known as ''previsualizations''. Recent film and
television projects THE THIRD FLOOR, Inc. has worked on include The Martian,
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Marvel's Ant-Man, San Andreas, Marvel's Avengers:
Age of Ultron, Mad Max: Fury Road, Maleficent, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Edge
of Tomorrow, Guardians of the Galaxy and Game of Thrones Seasons 4 and 5. We
continue to push the boundaries of entertainment with content development for
exciting cutting-edge projects.
The previs editor is central to a project. At The Third Floor, our previs editors will cut together a
variety of projects.
The ideal candidate will:
• Edit using animated Quicktime movies and storyboards
• Coordinate with the previs supervisor to acquire all shots to be used in the final
project
• Participate in story discussions and suggest additional shots
• Edit sound effects and music
• Record temp dialogue and edit into sequence
• Effectively take notes and feedback and apply supervisor's and director's notes to
sequences
• Handle multiple projects and deliver results in a timely manner
• Catalogue and manage all work, edit versions, desktop computer files
• Produce company show reels and presentation material
• Troubleshoot technical problems and operate independently without assistance
• Knowledge of rough animation/motion graphics on editing platforms
Preferred Skills & Experience
• At least 3 years professional experience in digital editing using Avid or Final Cut Pro
fluent
proficiency on Final Cut Pro and Avid required
• Must have great communication skills with highprofile
clients in the film industry
• Detail oriented with an ability to meet frequent deadlines
• Must have experience cutting picture, sound and music
• Must have strong storytelling skills
• Able to take direction and work well with others
• Ability to work with people in a collaborative environment.
• Solid knowledge of film terminology, film techniques, film editing styles, film mixing,
and film in general
• Knowledge of audio/video compression and converters for client delivery
• Technical understanding of PC and Mac OS X (Hardware & Software)
• Own collection of sound effects and music a plus
To apply, please send resume, reel and reel breakdown to careers@thethirdfloorinc.com. No phone calls please.