Freelance Systems Technician [Synapse Virtual Production]

Job Title: Systems Technician, Virtual Production [Freelance]
Location: Los Angeles
Company: Synapse Virtual Production
Rate: $48/hourly; up to $100,000 annualized

About Synapse:
Synapse Virtual Production is a pioneer in virtual production (VP) content creation, facility development, education, consulting, and stage rental. By leveraging AI, game engine software, cutting-edge hardware, and novel workflows, Synapse is reinventing how premium content and experiences are made. Its award-winning team of veteran filmmakers, technologists, and immersive experts enable studios, networks, agencies, and production companies to create groundbreaking content with unparalleled efficiency. Synapse offers VP volume stage rental at its downtown Los Angeles headquarters and through the expanding global network of Synapse Certified™ stages. Additionally, Synapse collaborates with universities and studios on VP facility design, R&D, and education initiatives to ensure a sustainable talent pipeline for the industry and jobs for the VP workforce of tomorrow. More information at synapsevp.com, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram. 

Role Overview:

As a Freelance Systems Technician, you will be responsible for the monitoring and operation of large format display LED volumes, networking, and video distribution systems. This role involves assisting in the design, building, and maintenance of various components crucial to the on-set display volume workflow, and day-to-day operations.

In the studio you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of technical systems, whether working with the team on a project for a client, maintenance on a dark day, or internal creative and innovation efforts.

Responsibilities:

Large Format LED Displays

• Operate, maintain, and support the expansion of a flagship virtual production LED stage.
   

Video Distribution & Monitoring Systems

• Collaborate with the engineering team to design, build, and maintain video distribution and monitoring workflows.
   

Render & Control Systems

• Support the design, build, and upkeep of render node hardware and control systems.
   

Network Infrastructure

• Help design, build, and maintain IT networking for stage facilities.
• Assist clients in integrating their workflows into Synapse’s show networks and corporate IT systems.
   

Camera & Tracking Systems

• Manage Synapse’s internal stage camera package.
• Integrate client camera and tracking systems into the VP ecosystem.
   

Color Pipeline

• Partner with Production and VP Supervisors to build and maintain color pipelines tailored to each project.

On-Set Operations

• Oversee on-set hardware and system operations, including LED displays, content serving, cameras, tracking, video monitoring, and networking.
• Work closely with VP Supervisors to ensure technical readiness and resolve dependencies.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve under the pressure of live production environments.
• Advanced knowledge of LED display systems and modular LED technology.
• Expertise with Brompton video processing (or similar systems).
• High proficiency with Windows-based systems; strong PC hardware knowledge.
• Skilled at diagnosing and resolving issues across integrated systems.
• General working knowledge of camera systems and tracking (Stype preferred).
• Familiarity with broadcast engineering workflows and timing systems (Evertz, master clocks, etc.).
• Experience in live event, production, TV, or film environments.

• Experience with Linux (Rocky Linux or RHEL).
• Familiarity with Perforce or other version control systems.
• CAD software experience (Vectorworks preferred).
• Knowledge of screen management systems (Aquilon, Barco E2, Spyder, etc.).
• Experience with Unreal Engine, Pixera, or Megapixel products.
• Understanding of VFX and live-action film workflows.
• Projection system or broadcast engineering experience.
• Background in live broadcast or event production.

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