What are the responsibilities and job description for the DreamWorks Feature - Digital Colorist position at Lensa?
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DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.
DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.
The Digital Colorist works with the Supervising Colorist, VFX Supervisor, Directors and Producers to refine the color of the film. This role reports to the Supervising Colorist and will run grading sessions independently and collaborate closely with filmmakers. Working onsite in Glendale, you will be responsible for delivering final color for feature animation titles across all distribution formats.
If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in and #doingyourdreamwork!
This position is subject to the eligibility requirements of the applicable Local 700 Editor Guild agreement(s)
Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”
Salary Range: $164,168 - $195,000
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.
DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.
The Digital Colorist works with the Supervising Colorist, VFX Supervisor, Directors and Producers to refine the color of the film. This role reports to the Supervising Colorist and will run grading sessions independently and collaborate closely with filmmakers. Working onsite in Glendale, you will be responsible for delivering final color for feature animation titles across all distribution formats.
If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in and #doingyourdreamwork!
This position is subject to the eligibility requirements of the applicable Local 700 Editor Guild agreement(s)
Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”
- Responsible for delivering a final, filmmaker-approved color correct version of the movie for all required versions, including theatrical digital cinema and home video masters.
- Running live grading sessions for theatrical SDR and HDR home entertainment deliverables.
- Manage color (ACES) workflows, color correction using embedded di-matte channels, shot tracking, key framing, and setting up renders for final deliverables.
- Partner with the Color Finishing Production Supervisor to ensure all post production deadlines and deliverables are being met on schedule.
- Contribute to staffing and scheduling planning to ensure department resources align with production needs.
- Maintain high creative and technical standards while having the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.
- Rendering and QC’ing of all final deliverables.
- 2 years of feature production experience as a colorist with proficiency in BaseLight (v6 or later) color grading system.
- Experience grading feature animation titles.
- Deep expertise in ACES workflows, color spaces, and advanced grading techniques.
- Extensive experience working with mattes, renders, and complex shot matching.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HDR formats (Dolby Vision, HDR10) and delivery standards for both HDR and SDR mastering.
- Expertise in all major deliverables.
- Knowledge of SDR and HDR theatrical deliverables.
- Proficiency with industry-leading grading platform (Baselight).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining exceptional quality.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Salary Range: $164,168 - $195,000
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $164,168 - $195,000