Job Description:

• 1) Locates and marks frames of motion picture film to identify film segments for optical effects processing: Reads work order or optical effects specifications sheets to ascertain optical effects specifications and location of subject material on original photography film.

• 2) Mounts single or multiple rolls of film on spindles of winding device, locates marked start frame of film, and aligns start frame in start position of synchronizer-counter device to locate and identify film frames specified for optical effects.

• 3) Turns crank on winding device to advance film and observes film passing over viewing light box to detect damage or unclean condition.

• 4) Cleans film using cleaning solutions and velvet cloth.

• 5) Repairs minor damage, such as torn sprocket holes, using tape.

• 6) Periodically stops film when viewing more than one roll simultaneously and compares numbers printed on film edges to ensure synchronization of films.

• 7) Stops film when counter reading matches number indicated on work order for start of first optical effect.

• 8) Reviews subject matter within film frame and compares to description on work order to ensure match when work order does not include reference numbers.

• 9) Marks reference frame of film, using film notcher, tape, or other marking device to indicate optical effect starting point.

• 10) Marks symbols and numbers on film edge or leader to indicate type of effect and length.

• 11) Advances film to additional reference frames indicated, and marks designated frames to show reference points within individual optical effects.

• 12) Prepares count sheet indicating position, length, and type of optical effects required for films which do not have prepared specification sheets.

• 13) Splices strips of leader material to film, and assembles designated segments of film in specified relationship, using splicing device.

• 14) May confer with clients regarding optical effects requirements and production problems.

• 15) May determine artwork requirements and requisition artwork.

• 16) May review and approve finished optical effects.

• 17) May load and unload film from camera magazine, and mount and remove magazines from camera.

• 18) May change subtitle cards when filming subtitles.