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Freelance/Contract Editors (Colorists, Graphics, Offline, Online)

Lexington, KY/Remote
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Responsibilities:

  • Colorists: Perform color correction and grading to enhance the visual appeal of series and movies. Must have unscripted/scripted experience.
  • Graphics Editors: Create stunning GFX packages, motion graphics and visual effects. Must have unscripted/scripted experience.
  • Offline Editors: Assemble raw footage, create rough cuts, and prepare projects for seamless transition to Online Edit.
  • Online Editors: Finalize edits, ensure technical quality, quality control, and prepare projects for distribution.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in your respective field (color grading, motion graphics, offline editing, online editing).
  • Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Specific Requirements:

· Editing Software: Expert in Adobe Premiere Pro or Avid Media Composer, and familiarity with DaVinci Resolve for finishing. *Please note which software you have experience in and how many years.

· Color Grading: Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve for primary and secondary grading.

· Motion Graphics: Basic skills in After Effects (e.g., lower thirds, motion tracking, light compositing).

· VFX Prep: Ability to manage plates, green screen keying, and send VFX sequences to compositors.

· Sound Editing: Experience with Adobe Audition or Pro Tools to clean up dialogue, add temp sound effects, and manage audio layers.

· Conforming & Delivery: Understanding of frame rates, codecs, color spaces, and broadcast specs (e.g., Netflix, HBO, network TV standards etc).

· Storage & Workflow Management: Experience managing media, proxies, and collaborative workflows (e.g., using Frame.io, LucidLink, or Avid Nexis).

Genres of Work:

  • Movies: Feature films, short films, documentaries.
  • TV Shows: Unscripted/reality shows, drama series, scripted series, docuseries.
  • Brand/Client Work: Commercials, promotional videos, social videos, corporate videos.

*Please note which genres you have experience in.

Bonus Skills:

  • Multi-Cam Editing: Experience syncing and cutting multi-camera footage for scripted TV.
  • Script Syncing: Familiarity with Avid ScriptSync or Adobe transcription tools for dialogue-heavy projects.
  • Remote Workflows: Knowledge of cloud-based workflows for collaboration with remote teams.
  • LUTs & Looks: Ability to apply and modify LUTs for different camera formats (Arri, RED, Sony, etc.).

*MUST SUBMIT REEL FOR CONSIDERATION. *

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