Motion Picture Image Operator

Ongoing - Full Time - APS4
- $71,560 - $78,001
- Campbell, ACT

**The Role**

Their primary role is the digitisation, to AWM preservation standards, of National Collection content, and the production of suitable delivery formats of film and photographic assets for preservation of and provision of access to, archival collection material. Approximately 60% of their work fulfils external client requests as directed by the Memorial’s eSales team.

Responsibilities include image interpretation, print production from digital files for public sales using professional equipment, maintenance and calibration of capture equipment, cleaning and basic preparation of films before digitisation.

**Core Responsibilities**
Under the general direction of the PFS Manager Digital Preservation the role will:

- Undertake the digitisation of motion picture film to the Memorial’s preservation standard, produce production masters and client deliverables from preservation scans, in both motion picture and still image formats;
- Perform high-level digital correction and manipulation of digital images associated with the collection preservation and access programs using professional equipment.
- Maintain collection image integrity in accordance to the Memorial’s established guidelines and practices governing preservation and handling of archival audiovisual and image assets.
- Support the ongoing maintenance and calibration of equipment such as multi-gauge motion picture film scanner, film cleaner, and high-grade graphic monitors and associated equipment.
- Undertake digital colour management and workflow procedures associated with the preservation and access programs to Memorial standards.
- Maintain preservation and technical metadata requirements within Memorial’s Collection Management Systems.
- Adhere to proscribed handling procedures of National Collection items to minimise risk of damage to originals.
- Assist the PFS Production team in a variety of activities as directed.
- Assist with the development of staff, providing strong technical capability, and promoting open communication and initiative within the team
- Abide by and further the principles and practices of Work health and Safety as outlined in the WPS Act, taking reasonable care for personal health and safety and ensuring that acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.

**Additional notes**:

- Tertiary qualifications or industry experience in motion picture film scanning and image editing, and, tertiary qualifications or industry experience in video recording and production work.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of video/stills camera equipment and lighting to produce professional video productions. Perform image editing and associated file management tasks using Adobe CC.

**Contact Information**:

- For specific questions relating to this job vacancy, please contact: Bob McKendry, (02) 6243 4807

**Closing Date**:
Applications close at 11:30pm, Thursday, 5 December 2024
For more details about the position and how to apply, please view the information pack.