Apprentices progress at their own pace – they demonstrate
competency in skills and knowledge through assessment tests,
but are not required to complete a specific number of hours.
competency in skills and knowledge through assessment tests,
but are not required to complete a specific number of hours.
Media & Entertainment Post Production Engineer
California (OA)
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Work Process Content
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Edit audio or video recordings.
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Edit audio or video recordings.
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Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut
as fluid and seamless as possible.
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Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut
as fluid and seamless as possible.
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Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into
sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
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Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into
sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
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Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly
running story.
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Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly
running story.
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Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the
instructions of directors and producers.
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Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the
instructions of directors and producers.
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Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching
equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
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Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching
equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
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Manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working
closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical, or special effects departments.
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Manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working
closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical, or special effects departments.
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Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present
stories with maximum effect.
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Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present
stories with maximum effect.
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Piece sounds together to develop film soundtracks
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Piece sounds together to develop film soundtracks
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Consolidate media used in final edit and archive media
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Consolidate media used in final edit and archive media
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Perform media management with unused media
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Perform media management with unused media
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Digital output multiply version of your final edit for deliverables
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Digital output multiply version of your final edit for deliverables
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Operate post production computer networks and broadcasting equipment
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Operate post production computer networks and broadcasting equipment
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Maintain and operate servers, storage servers, & workstations on Windows, MacOS and, Linux
for post production machines.
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Maintain and operate servers, storage servers, & workstations on Windows, MacOS and, Linux
for post production machines.
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Setup and maintain storage and standard networked systems.
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Setup and maintain storage and standard networked systems.
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Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or
minor repairs, using hand tools.
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Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or
minor repairs, using hand tools.
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Update Operating System and application software as needed.
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Update Operating System and application software as needed.
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Setup and operate remote systems for post production team to be able to work offsite.
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Setup and operate remote systems for post production team to be able to work offsite.
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Maintain virtual machines and delete them as need be
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Maintain virtual machines and delete them as need be
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Substitute failed hardware
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Substitute failed hardware
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Troubleshoot software, systems, and hardware issues as the happen. Create system log of
work performed and recommendations for system stability.
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Troubleshoot software, systems, and hardware issues as the happen. Create system log of
work performed and recommendations for system stability.
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Document all instances of troubleshooting, hardware, system layout, hardware, and software
upgrades.
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Document all instances of troubleshooting, hardware, system layout, hardware, and software
upgrades.
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Communicate with external vendors and support department as necessary to maintain optimal
performance in the editorial environment.
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Communicate with external vendors and support department as necessary to maintain optimal
performance in the editorial environment.
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Manage content of broadcasts or presentations
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Manage content of broadcasts or presentations
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Quality Assurance requires review of assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or
monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.
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Quality Assurance requires review of assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or
monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.
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Verify final location of media files reside on a shared location easily accessible for final delivery
and archival.
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Verify final location of media files reside on a shared location easily accessible for final delivery
and archival.
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Setup network settings between transfer stations, editorial systems, remote viewing stations,
shared storage, and the virtual private network.
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Setup network settings between transfer stations, editorial systems, remote viewing stations,
shared storage, and the virtual private network.
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Communicate with the needs of operational, support, and executive personal that expectations
are met for final delivery.
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Communicate with the needs of operational, support, and executive personal that expectations
are met for final delivery.
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Operate & maintain system communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
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Operate & maintain system communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
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Set up and maintain computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching
equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
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Set up and maintain computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching
equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
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Operate system Customer Relations Management system (CRM) to report hours and jobs.
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Operate system Customer Relations Management system (CRM) to report hours and jobs.
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Operate system communications tools such as Microsoft Teams and Slack.
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Operate system communications tools such as Microsoft Teams and Slack.
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Maintain and update engineering communications with support and executive personnel
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Maintain and update engineering communications with support and executive personnel
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Monitor post production operations to ensure proper functioning.
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Monitor post production operations to ensure proper functioning.
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Monitor system and hardware status and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain post
production stability and ineroperablity
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Monitor system and hardware status and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain post
production stability and ineroperablity
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Observe monitors and converse with post production personnel to determine outputs, project
types, and !le compatibility
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Observe monitors and converse with post production personnel to determine outputs, project
types, and !le compatibility
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Preview systems and servers to ensure that the environment is functioning and programs are
ready for use.
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Preview systems and servers to ensure that the environment is functioning and programs are
ready for use.
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Verify accuracy of data & calibrate equipment
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Verify accuracy of data & calibrate equipment
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Verify key numbers and time codes on materials (Quality Control)
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Verify key numbers and time codes on materials (Quality Control)
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Calibrate speakers and mixers.
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Calibrate speakers and mixers.
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Coordinate activities of production personnel
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Coordinate activities of production personnel
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Develop employee work schedules.
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Develop employee work schedules.
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Give technical directions to other personnel during operations.
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Give technical directions to other personnel during operations.
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Operate audio or video systems.
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Operate audio or video systems.
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Operate post production equipment and being able to perform basic edits of material
electronically, using 500 computers.
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Operate post production equipment and being able to perform basic edits of material
electronically, using 500 computers.
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Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
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Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
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Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound
recording or 300 transmission quality and position them appropriately.
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Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound
recording or 300 transmission quality and position them appropriately.
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Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
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Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
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Confer with producers to ensure equipment placement and system setup meets the standards
of artistic staff.
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Confer with producers to ensure equipment placement and system setup meets the standards
of artistic staff.
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Discuss the sound requirements of pictures with sound effects editors.
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Discuss the sound requirements of pictures with sound effects editors.
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Coordinate activities of production personnel.
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Coordinate activities of production personnel.
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Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in film editing, assembling, and
recording activities. Ensure staff is working optimally on systems.
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Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in film editing, assembling, and
recording activities. Ensure staff is working optimally on systems.
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Work others on work processes
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Work others on work processes
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Produce educational and training !lms and videotapes by performing activities, such as selecting
equipment and preparing scripts.
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Produce educational and training !lms and videotapes by performing activities, such as selecting
equipment and preparing scripts.
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Instruct engineers in how to specs for each particular production and client using television
production equipment.
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Instruct engineers in how to specs for each particular production and client using television
production equipment.
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Collaborate with others to manage technical aspect of productions.
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Collaborate with others to manage technical aspect of productions.
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Communicate with clients and engineers to understand and guide staff to meet production and
post production standards for all types of projects.
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Communicate with clients and engineers to understand and guide staff to meet production and
post production standards for all types of projects.
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Work with share calendars and messaging programs.
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Work with share calendars and messaging programs.
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Post Production Standards
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Post Production Standards
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Understand how to meet production and industry standards for file types
and signal flow
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Understand how to meet production and industry standards for file types
and signal flow
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Calibrating & Cabling
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Calibrating & Cabling
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Calibrate speakers by using pink noise to balance multi-speaker setups properly.
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Calibrate speakers by using pink noise to balance multi-speaker setups properly.
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Calibrate monitors with spectrum monitor scoops.
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Calibrate monitors with spectrum monitor scoops.
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Connect external hardware to computers via a variety of broadcast and computer cabling
schemes.
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Connect external hardware to computers via a variety of broadcast and computer cabling
schemes.
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Upon completion, apprentices will be certified with three five industry certifications encompassing all aspects of post production for the media and entertainment industry. Graduates will have on the job mentoring and job placement upon finishing the program. Certifications Include: Avid User Certified Assistant Editor Certified Avid Engineering Certified Avid Shared Storage Certified Blackmagic Design Resolve Certified