Who We Are
We are 2K Mocap – a lean, efficient Motion Capture Studio that produces mocap, audio, and video assets for our developers and clients! We take great pride in our ability to capture, clean, solve, retarget, and deliver truly remarkable amounts of data at the highest quality. We love the art and technology of motion capture, the structure of film production, and work together as a team of true collaborators!
Situated in Petaluma, CA is our top-secret facility. Behind these low ego walls perform the greatest athletes in the NBA and WWE, as well as actors from across all media platforms for 2K’s AAA projects. Servicing some of the top talents in the world, it’s important to us that each person who comes in feels encouraged, well attended to, and comfortable. Anyone who has worked here would certainly attest to the inviting atmosphere and fun new challenges every single day brings. We foster an environment based on honesty, integrity, and the ability to pick one another up. Succeeding together is the source of our strength. Does this sound like something of interest to you?
What We Need
Our Production Assistants are the foot soldiers of our studio, performing vital tasks both small and large onset and in the offices. Your duties may involve anything from office administration to crowd control, setting up catering, and troubleshooting call sheets. We are seeking an individual who not only has a passion for film production and video games but who excels in the areas of communication and organization, showing patience under pressure. The work is usually extremely varied and provides a good entry-level role in the video game and entertainment industry.
Job Responsibilities Include
- Greet visitors to the studio and lead the check-in process including PicPatching phones, mastering our Envoy system, and providing tours
- Coordinate crew contracts and contract storage for the Operations Manager, Payroll, and HR
- Handle incoming and outgoing packages and shipments, occasionally acting as a courier
- Assist other team members with shoot setups, scene changes, and set teardowns
- Supervise audio during shoot days, and be confident calling for quiet onset
- Be the point of contact between the stage and offices
- Provide administrative support to all mocap’s internal departments
- Manage general studio upkeep
- Coordinate with caterers and other service providers
- Participate in pre-production meetings, taking detailed minutes
- Keep the studio in tip-top shape, neat, inviting, and clean
- Participate in cross-training with the Post and Stage teams
- Use your film experience to act as Camera Operator or Grip on shoot days as needed
- Provide assistance to the Lead Producers with scheduling, sending emails, preparing Shoot Reports, and more
- Other duties as assigned
Who We Believe Will Be A Great Fit
You love being hands-on. This job requires someone who is well organized; able to maintain several running to-dos lists at one time. They should also be flexible, at the moment, and able to think on their feet. You’re proactive, looking ahead at our shoot schedule and helping to anticipate needs. You should have strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of taking orders, and show tact and deference when vital. You’re also comfortable making genuine connections with people and creating an aura of warmth and geniality. The ideal candidate must be punctual and enthusiastic and understand the importance of taking detailed notes and recording expenditures accurately. They should be level-headed, work calmly and effectively under pressure. Production Assistants must be able to contribute to good working relationships and to create a positive atmosphere on set. They understand that no job is too small, and all work has value when contributing to an incredible product.
Job Requirements
- Extensive previous experience as a production assistant on film sets
- Friendly, out-going, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organization abilities, preferably with project coordination experience. Very willing to take on a wide range of tasks and duties
- Ability to interact with internal peers and management as well as vendors and clients
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to prioritize assignments and proactively problem solve in order to anticipate and meet requests
- Detail and results-oriented self-starter with disciplined workflow practices. Proactive with follow-up skills and problem-solving
- Photoshop and Illustrator skills and knowledge of FTP client programs a plus
- Project management software or methodologies experience is also a plus
- Video game knowledge is a plus
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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Job Description
A student short film production is seeking passionate and dedicated crew members to join an upcoming project filming in Palo Alto. This paid opportunity is ideal for creatives looking to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative filmmaking environment. The project explores emotional storytelling and is perfect for individuals eager to contribute their skills to a meaningful and visually compelling film.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the director and production team to execute the film
- Support on-set operations within your assigned crew role
- Assist with setup, filming, and breakdown during shoot days
- Maintain professionalism and teamwork throughout production
- Contribute creatively to bring the story to life
Requirements
- Open to individuals with experience or strong interest in film production
- Available for multiple shoot days
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and able to follow direction on set
- Interest in storytelling and independent film projects
Compensation
- Paid student film opportunity
- Valuable on-set experience and networking
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Videographer/Editor position requires skills in a high-volume production environment specializing in the final storytelling of a project. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the filming and editing process for company video projects. This position requires a diverse knowledge of industry standard types of cameras and production equipment along with basic Avid editing skills. They will work closely with the Producers, Videographers and Editors on staff to ensure projects are completed on time and with the highest technical and aesthetic standards. They are responsible for maintaining the company’s production assets and working with the department production calendar so that equipment is ready for each project.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Support production staff with variety of projects using production gear including various models of cameras, lenses, tripods, and other gear related to shooting.
- Work with Production team to build sets for production needs.
- Assist with general duties.
- Maintaining production equipment before and after projects.
- Coordinate the tracking of all production assets.
- Assist with research and ordering of equipment.
- Support with reporting and tracking maintenance and repairs of production equipment.
- Ingest media into company’s archiving system and prepare media for Editors.
- Log footage and edit basic to intermediate level projects.
- Operate additional cameras as needed for production needs including live events.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Minimum college or trade school experience in production or similar field..
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of practical field experience working in multiple aspects of film and video production.
- Color grading at intermediate level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Thorough understanding of fishing, hunting, and other outdoor skills as required to best work with production team in outdoor recreation company.
- Strong work ethic. Outgoing personality with ability to interact within group of creative individuals in a dynamic and constantly changing environment. Willingness to react with short notice to changes in daily routine.
- Willing to travel as required – often locations require extensive driving and multiple night stays with early and late hours.
- Strong communication skills – able to understand direction and make themselves understood when communicating objectives for accomplishing story lines or goals of a production.
- Thorough knowledge of Avid non-linear editing systems, specifically the Avid Media Composer or similar.
- Strong working knowledge of various codecs, containers and file types used in today’s media environment.
- Able to work within a team environment including in the field or studio and in the post process, editing and finishing.
- Able to lift and carry heavy equipment in variety of terrain and conditions from very hot to very cold.
- Good driving record, able to secure Missouri Operator’s License Class E.
- Good organizational skills: able to keep multiple projects balanced at any one time
- Strong video resume required. This resume should demonstrate samples from all of the areas mentioned above.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- 25-30%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regularly performs computer work and sits.
- Occasionally walks and stands.
- Seldom/never lifts up to 50lbs.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
- Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
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- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
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