VFX Editor (Syllabus)
Analyse the creative and technical requirements and expectations in terms of quality of deliverables and timelines Determine key post-production processes that would be involved to produce the desired outcome and chart-out the process workflow (Supervisor) Translate expectations into effort estimates for each process and prepare a work plan, keeping in mind the impact on the production budget, timelines and technical viability (Supervisor).
Analyse the creative and technical requirements and expectations in terms of quality of deliverables and timelines Determine key post-production processes that would be involved to produce the desired outcome and chart-out the process workflow (Supervisor) Translate expectations into effort estimates for each process and prepare a work plan, keeping in mind the impact on the production budget, timelines and technical viability (Supervisor).
Gather raw footage/material and select relevant material that can be used for post-production Ingest the footage/keep the material ready for the post-production process Save back-ups for interim work-products in the appropriate file formats Ensure final work-products are prepared in appropriate file formats (such as mp4, avi, wmv, mpg and mov) and appropriate medium (suchas DVD, film, tape and digital) compatible with intended distribution/exhibition mediums Clear logs/data and keep the software and equipment ready for future use.
Determine requirements for visual effects from the script and provide instructions to the production team on how footage should be shot to ensure that the desired effects can be created (Supervisor). (Sometimes this may require them to be present on set) Assess shoot footage to determine capability to generate effects Visualise the story and conceptualise effects that would enhance, rectify or complete the production Identify and finalise the techniques that could be used to create the desired effect Generate the required effects that conform to requirements and quality standards Ensure continuity in the final output.
Understand and comply with the organisation’s current health, safety and security policies and procedures. Understand the safe working practices pertaining to own occupation. Understand the government norms and policies relating to health and safety including emergency procedures for illness, accidents, fires or others which may involve evacuation of the premises Participate in organization health and safety knowledge sessions and drills Identify the people responsible for health and safety in the workplace, including those to contact in case of an emergency Identify security signals e.g. fire alarms and places such as staircases, fire warden stations, first aid and medical rooms Identify aspects of your workplace that could cause potential risk to own and others health and safety Identify and recommend opportunities for improving health, safety, and security to the designated person Report any hazards outside the individual’s authority to the relevant person in line with organizational procedures and warn other people who may be affected Identify and correct risks like illness, accidents, fires or any other natural calamity safely and within the limits of individual’s authority.