Welcome to Lieberman Productions — where Madison Avenue meets Documentary Filmmaking, where Pop Culture meets Direct Sales, and where Reality TV and online content meets Pimples, Wrinkles, Dandruff, Pain, and any number of imperfections weshare as human beings. We are here to make change, and we do it well. Every hour of every day, Lieberman-produced spots and infomercials are airing somewhere in the world, motivating people to take action to change their lives — from South America to Northern Europe, from the Middle East to the Far East, and everywhere in between. We are a part of Guthy Renker, Inc. and have employees located worldwide in addition to our group in San Francisco.
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We are seeking a freelance editor with Hindi-speaking ability to work on post-production for shows and spots for our Proactiv brand in India. Top candidates will be local, Avid experts with commercial/documentary/infomercial experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Working independently and in conjunction with directors, producers and writers to finish a video and audio programs and presentations by reviewing video and audio clips, and choosing the best representations to tell a desired story.
• Using Avid NLE systems creatively and technically in order to assemble a finished video and audio presentation or sequence. This includes using video and audio layers and creating a variety of effects to add depth to the story.
• Communicating with various departments to request needed elements for edited pieces: Graphics, editorial assistants, scheduling, etc.
• Creating an off-line sequence with accurate cuts, and transitions as well as proper audio levels that will be used for an on-line session and in audio sweetening sessions.
• Trouble shooting minor technical problems with sequences in order to keep editing sessions running smoothly.
• Digitizing video and audio for use in an edit session.
• Laying off a finished sequence or a work in progress for client review and approval.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Editing experience on Avid Media Composer on Macintosh and/or Windows systems is a must. In depth and Comprehensive knowledge of the Avid is also a must.
• Ability to tell a story by selecting the proper video and audio elements and assembling in a creative way.
• Ability to produce edited sequences while unsupervised.
• “Out of the box” thinking required to present elements of the edit in new and creative ways.
• Familiarity with Direct Response television editing and the elements of the sell needed to edit DR.
• Familiarity with documentary style editing and ability to apply this style to the edit.
• An understanding of video and audio digitize and lay off.
• Must be familiar with a variety of effects including dissolves, wipes, keys, color effects, titling and title and audio effects. Should have the ability to use the Avid tools to create unique effects as well.
• Familiarity with various video equipment is necessary. These include:
VTRs, DVDs, audio mixers, NTSC monitors.
• A good understanding of video signals, signal processing and monitoring is also required. Understanding of the usage of waveform/vectorscope monitors.
• Understanding of the workflow of an editing project, from shooting footage, to logging and digitizing, to finishing a final edited piece.
• The ability to withstand long hours of computer use while viewing and reviewing footage.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• AA/AS or BA/BS in communications with an emphasis in broadcasting, video production or video post-production, or equivalent work experience editing on non-linear editing systems such as Avid Media composer.
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