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Candidates may come from filmmaking, VFX, CG, animation, motion design, editing, compositing ... Freelance engagements may have the opportunity to extend into longer-term or permanent roles.
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Senior Generative AI Designer
$130K - $170K/yr
Candidates may come from filmmaking, VFX, CG, animation, motion design, editing, compositing ... Freelance engagements may have the opportunity to extend into longer-term or permanent roles.
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Senior Generative AI Designer
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$130K - $170K/yr
Candidates may come from filmmaking, VFX, CG, animation, motion design, editing, compositing ... Freelance engagements may have the opportunity to extend into longer-term or permanent roles.
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Senior Generative AI Designer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
Candidates may come from filmmaking, VFX, CG, animation, motion design, editing, compositing ... Freelance engagements may have the opportunity to extend into longer-term or permanent roles.
Senior Generative AI Designer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
Candidates may come from filmmaking, VFX, CG, animation, motion design, editing, compositing ... Freelance engagements may have the opportunity to extend into longer-term or permanent roles.
Senior Generative AI Designer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
Candidates may come from filmmaking, VFX, CG, animation, motion design, editing, compositing ... Freelance engagements may have the opportunity to extend into longer-term or permanent roles.
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This is a Temporary/freelance, project-based opportunity, with bookings offered based on project ... Collaborate with external creative and production partners as needed, including animation, CG, VFX ...
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Freelance Video Editor / Motion Designer - AI-Native Action & Sci-Fi Streaming App (Fast Turnaround)
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
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We are open to different types of collaboration, including permanent, temporary, and freelance ... Produce advertising projects for Los Angeles, establish timelines and manage the VFX/post ...
We are open to different types of collaboration, including permanent, temporary, and freelance ... Produce advertising projects for Los Angeles, establish timelines and manage the VFX/post ...
Working closely with Creative Directors, VFX Supervisors, producers and other artists, the person ... Initial opportunities may be offered on a freelance or project-based contract basis, with the ...
Working closely with Creative Directors, VFX Supervisors, producers and other artists, the person ... Initial opportunities may be offered on a freelance or project-based contract basis, with the ...
Working closely with Creative Directors, VFX Supervisors, producers and other artists, the person ... Initial opportunities may be offered on a freelance or project-based contract basis, with the ...
Working closely with Creative Directors, VFX Supervisors, producers and other artists, the person ... Initial opportunities may be offered on a freelance or project-based contract basis, with the ...
This role is ideal for a freelance filmmaker looking to transition into a full-time position within ... Support VFX-driven projects by coordinating creative intent, source footage, references, and ...
This role is ideal for a freelance filmmaker looking to transition into a full-time position within ... Support VFX-driven projects by coordinating creative intent, source footage, references, and ...
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This role is ideal for a freelance filmmaker looking to transition into a full-time position within ... Support VFX-driven projects by coordinating creative intent, source footage, references, and ...
This role is ideal for a freelance filmmaker looking to transition into a full-time position within ... Support VFX-driven projects by coordinating creative intent, source footage, references, and ...
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Source partners and talent, directors, photographers, editors, VFX artists, animators, music houses, post-production facilities, and freelance crew, etc. * Build and maintain strong relationships ...
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Freelance Online Finishing Editor/Colorist (DaVinci Resolve)
Los Angeles, CA • On-site
Stampede Studios
Contractor
Re-posted 13 days ago
Job description
About Stampede Studios
Stampede Studios offers a true 360° agency experience, specializing in Creative Marketing, Content and Post-Production Finishing. We are a diverse team of passionate innovators dedicated to delivering ground-breaking marketing campaigns and the highest quality digital content across multiple platforms. We're motivated by our world-class partnerships and driven by a desire to see the impact of our work on screens big and small.
Combining decades of knowledge and experience from top talent in the business, we foster an environment where individual growth and creativity is not only encouraged but celebrated. Bottom line, we love what we do, and it shows in our work.
POST-FINISHING
Stampede Post Productions is a full-service finishing company that makes your creative dreams a reality. Always at the forefront of technology, we have all the tools necessary to facilitate your needs from start to finish. From Feature Films and Television Shows to Trailers, Commercials, and EPKs, we can customize a seamless workflow and package that works for your budget. We excel in creating the highest quality media within limited time and financial constraints, while providing an outstanding level of customer service...and we're always there at the finish!
About the role
This is a freelance role. You are applying to be on our freelance online editor list to be called in when needed. If successful, this can be to fill-in for a day, week, or even multiple weeks. We will first put freelancer on a calendar hold before officially booking, unless otherwise challenged.
Online Finishing Editors are responsible for conforming hi-resolution final picture to offline reference edits on Trailers, TV Spots, and other entertainment marketing assets. All Online editing work will be done in DaVinci Resolve so experience with that platform is a must! This Online Finishing Editor job also requires the ability to color grade final material, work in mixed HDR/UHD/2K/HD resolutions, perform minor paint vfx work, and master deliverables in multiple different aspect ratios, social re-sizes, resolutions, and frame rates. All work is required to be on-site at our post facility in Hollywood, which is a fast-paced, client deadline driven environment.
What you'll do
Qualifications
Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Stampede Studios offers a true 360° agency experience, specializing in Creative Marketing, Content and Post-Production Finishing. We are a diverse team of passionate innovators dedicated to delivering ground-breaking marketing campaigns and the highest quality digital content across multiple platforms. We're motivated by our world-class partnerships and driven by a desire to see the impact of our work on screens big and small.
Combining decades of knowledge and experience from top talent in the business, we foster an environment where individual growth and creativity is not only encouraged but celebrated. Bottom line, we love what we do, and it shows in our work.
POST-FINISHING
Stampede Post Productions is a full-service finishing company that makes your creative dreams a reality. Always at the forefront of technology, we have all the tools necessary to facilitate your needs from start to finish. From Feature Films and Television Shows to Trailers, Commercials, and EPKs, we can customize a seamless workflow and package that works for your budget. We excel in creating the highest quality media within limited time and financial constraints, while providing an outstanding level of customer service...and we're always there at the finish!
About the role
This is a freelance role. You are applying to be on our freelance online editor list to be called in when needed. If successful, this can be to fill-in for a day, week, or even multiple weeks. We will first put freelancer on a calendar hold before officially booking, unless otherwise challenged.
Online Finishing Editors are responsible for conforming hi-resolution final picture to offline reference edits on Trailers, TV Spots, and other entertainment marketing assets. All Online editing work will be done in DaVinci Resolve so experience with that platform is a must! This Online Finishing Editor job also requires the ability to color grade final material, work in mixed HDR/UHD/2K/HD resolutions, perform minor paint vfx work, and master deliverables in multiple different aspect ratios, social re-sizes, resolutions, and frame rates. All work is required to be on-site at our post facility in Hollywood, which is a fast-paced, client deadline driven environment.
What you'll do
- Picture Conforming
- Paint and minor visual effects
- Color Grading in different color spaces
- Versioning/Mastering
- Creation of Deliverables
- Quality Control
- Perform other related finishing needs assigned by post-supervisors
Qualifications
- 6 years of experience in Online Finish Editing
- Dolby Vision Certificate
- Expert in DaVinci Resolve Editing and Color
- Knowledge of Fusion and Photoshop a plus
Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.