Freelance Video Editor

To help us meet a surge in demand we need a Video Editor comfortable with assembling recorded footage and CGI into finished marketing films that match the Director’s vision.  Ultimately, as a Film and Video Editor, you should be able to bring sight and sound together in order to tell a cohesive story

This can be a fully remote role, but you must be able to work UK office hours of 0900 to 1800 GMT.

Responsibilities

·         Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience

·         Take a brief to grasp production team’s needs and specifications

·         Review vision and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity

·         Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film

·         Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects

·         Create rough and final cuts and colour corrections

·         Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running

·         Consult with Associates from production to post-production process

·         Ensure that workflow is flexible enough to adapt to changing requirements

Requirements

You will have experience, skills and knowledge in the following:

• Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong showreel portfolio
• Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages specifically Premiere Pro, After Effects and DaVinci Resolve
• Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity
• Familiarity with VFX, 3D and compositing
• Creative mind and storytelling skills