What is a Post Production Engineer?
This role is for individuals looking for a career with companies producing, editing and finalising content in the TV and film industry.
A Post Production Engineer works in a team responsible for producing the audience’s final view along with the client. You would learn the technical expertise required for sound, colour and visual effects and assist with software requirements and technical issues.
Post Production Engineers hold a senior position within production organisations and must be confident to give direction and make decisions.
What jobs could this Apprenticeship lead to?
Typical roles following completion include:
- Post Production Engineer
- Technical Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Edit Support Technician
Skills Attained
- Specify and set up technology required for finalizing content and keeping ahead of new technologies.
- How to configure equipment to ensure effective operation.
- Using the technical tools and software to achieve the required look.
- How to balance sound, colour, effects and transitions.
- Effectively deal with technical problems with hardware and software.
- Rapport building with clients to understand and develop their specific needs and requirements.
- How to ensure client work security.
Successful candidates must
- Be responsible for their own development by seeking opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills
- Demonstrate a high level of motivation
- Be responsible for keeping up to date with workload
- Operate proactively and transparently
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude to all organisations and individuals
- Successfully demonstrate important knowledge, skills and behaviours
Does this look like the Apprenticeship for you?
Are you qualified to apply?
To apply for the Post Production Apprenticeship, you need a Level 3 English and Maths or equivalent such as British Sign Language. Apprentices without this will need to achieve this before taking the EPA (End Point Assessment).
Duration
The duration of this Apprenticeship is 24 months.
Level
This is a level 5 Apprenticeship