VFX Video Editing Intern

STEP Co. is one of the leading Art Studio. We have rapidly grown into a well-respected boutique VF studio... We are hiring a talented Video Editor intern to join our team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, STEP Co. is a great place to grow your career. You'll be glad you applied to STEP Co.

Job Description:

• Meet with clients to establish the desired feel and look for the video to be created.
• Establish a clear understanding of the storyline and purpose of the video's creation.
• Create an initial proposed storyboard draft of the video to present to clients and receive approval before beginning to digitally alter video.
• Assemble and Edit Footage
• The primary responsibility of video editors is to transform raw video footage into a finished product. With the storyline in mind, they choose what footage to keep and assemble it into a fluid sequence, varying the camera angles and trimming as necessary. They also perform color grading to enhance video quality.
• Gather Assets
• Video editors often have to source additional assets for the video, such as audio and visual effects. They may assist with the recording of voice-overs, collaborate with sound engineers to create sound effects, or research appropriate music tracks, ultimately integrating these into specific scenes of the video.
• Gather and transfer all forms of media into editing software and ensure each was updated in the correct format,
• Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running,
• Develop an overall video brand messaging strategy
• Improve video and sound quality using various video software
• Create Graphics
• in terms of visuals, a video requires not only footage but also graphics, such as transitional elements, text and subtitles, animations, or motion graphics. It’s up to video editors to create these visuals as well as closely related promotional materials, such as video thumbnails, with an eye toward reusability for future projects.Regularly collaborate with marketing team
• Work with our creative teammates,
• Manage and oversee all technical aspects of video editing
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency
• Consult with Stakeholders
• The video editor plays a vital part in creating a video and shaping its creative aesthetic. While they usually have the freedom to make key decisions based on a brief or script, they must consult regularly with producers, directors, and writers to clarify requirements, receive feedback, and make adjustments throughout the entire post-production process.
• Export Videos
• The final step in video editing projects is exporting the finished video for distribution. To appeal to a wide range of audiences, video editors take into account different kinds of platforms and encode videos in several specifications and formats. In addition, they assist with documentation and archiving by logging metadata and compressing videos for storage.Ensure the correct formatting and presentation for finalized videos according to client's specifications
• Operate computer editing systems and equipment used for video media and effects
• Follow the company's brand guidelines.
• Create rough and final cuts.

The intern will learn:

• you will be handling the post-production phase of creating videos or films. you bring together raw footage and media and edit these to form videos that are fully ready for viewing. This work can be laborious, as it involves selecting and organizing footage, sourcing additional media such as music, performing color grading and cleaning up audio, and working with directors for hours at a time, often while trying to meet brisk deadlines. you will hold their finished videos to high standards, aiming for coherent storylines, seamless transitions, visual appeal, and alignment with creative vision.

Application Deadline: 16/01/2020

Internship Start date: 20/01/2020

Duration: 3 Months