Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Designing artwork and videos using various platforms including Adobe Express, Adobe Premier Pro/Rush and Figma for Eventology's Social Media pages and Midstream magazine. In addition, using Mailchimp to create fun and attractive newsletters.
Documentary Series for Amazon (Behind the scenes of the "Bild" newspaper) 30 November - 3 December System used: DaVinci Resolve Tasks: * XML/AAF workflow from Avid to DaVinci * Importing of media files and AAF files * Setting sequences according to correct colour space * Relinking colour trace information from latest graded version to new sequences * Proof checking conformed sequences with a QT ref for any errors and replace Media Offline clips * Load power grades onto ungraded clips and adjust grades where necessary * Checking all power window masks and adjust accordingly * Recheck exported QT masters with QT Reference
* First point of contact for the company. * Managing busy switchboard, relaying messages, emails and enquiries. * Offering administrative support across the organisation. * Welcome guests and greet people who visit the business. * Issuing visitors with tags after signing in and general in office security. * Coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls. * A pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. * Ability to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining office operations. * Basic fire fighting training completed. * Multitasking and stress management skills are essential for this position. * To ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards. * Arranging company events and travel arrangements. * Excellent computer and typing skills. (Up to 60 WPM)
In-house Video Post Production, completing natural history documentaries for international broadcasters such as Animal Planet, National Geographic and Discovery Channel. Modifying the compression levels of the captured footage, add titles, credits and special effects. Making sure that the final product meets the client’s requirements. As Colourist digitally processing the final image and mood of the project, making the film look as good as possible. Using software such as Avid Symphony, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Baselite for Avid.
Sitting with experienced editors and learning valuable skills. Preparing detailed logging of footage and capturing footage to Avid Media Composer / Final Cut Pro using various take decks. Preparing sequences for editor to view for next day. Rigging of various decks to editing suites and problem solving. Creating back ups and archiving.
Receive all incoming footage from Cameramen. Log and capture data on computer. Rigging various tape decks such as HDCAM/DIGI BETA/DV CAM/HDSR to create duplications and playouts. Archiving all master and copies in film Library. Assisting international and local clients with DVD and stock footage sales. Assisting editors with footage capture on Avid and Final Cut Pro.