Position: Conformist
Experience: 2+ years
Location: Chennai.
About Us:
Knack Studios is a full-service post-production facility with a focus on rendering your
dreams into cinematic experiences. Spearheaded by filmmakers, Knack Studios is
powered by equipment and technologies available for the first time in South India,
making us the preferred post-production studio.
In a short span of 7 years, Knack Studios has delivered 800+ successful projects in
Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam & Kannada.
Headquartered at Chennai in a state of the art secure 20,000 square feet spread across
2 locations and an upcoming 6000 square feet facility in Hyderabad, Knack Studios
offers services in Sound, Color grading and Visual Effects enabling clients to realize
their artistic vision.
Job Summary:
As a Conformist at Knack Studios, you will be a key player in ensuring the accurate processing and
consolidation of project assets. Working closely with the VFX and post-production teams, you will be
responsible for verifying client inputs, managing EDLs, and overseeing the consolidation process.
Your attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot discrepancies will ensure that all assets are
correctly prepared for delivery. Your role will be crucial in maintaining the integrity of the project’s
timeline and contributing to a seamless post-production workflow.
Job Responsibilities:
- Gather and review inputs from clients to start the project in the Business Logic (BL) system.
- Check the accuracy of the received inputs and create the project within the BL system.
- Ensure all inputs are correct and assign tasks to the consolidation team once verified.
- If any inputs are incorrect (e.g., EDL, reference, or source list issues), inform the Lead Person (LP) to make necessary corrections.
- Work with the Senior Conformist to agree on the timeline for confirming inputs.
- Prepare the EDLs and reference materials needed for the consolidation process.
- Begin consolidating VFX inputs first, followed by the reel content.
- Inform the Data Manager (DM) to transfer the consolidated sources to storage once consolidation is complete.
- Provide a consolidation report to the Senior Conformist, detailing any missing rushes, incorrect clip names, or other issues.
- Submit VFX and reel confirmation reports to the Senior Conformist for approval.
- Provide the Senior Conformist with the VFX output Quality Control (QC) report.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Conformist or related post-production role.
- Strong understanding of VFX workflows, EDLs, and project consolidation processes.
- Proficient in reviewing and verifying client inputs for accuracy, including source lists, references, and clip names.
- Experience with project management tools and file management systems used in post-production.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in assets and timelines.
- Familiarity with quality control processes and VFX output standards.
- Strong communication skills for liaising with team members, senior staff, and clients.
- Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of video formats, codecs, and industry-standard software (e.g., Avid, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve) is a plus.
- Relevant certifications in post-production or VFX-related fields are highly desirable.