Film Technician- Film Technology

Role Overview

The Film Technician supports the department’s production and post-production facilities, keeping equipment and workspaces ready for teaching and film projects. Working with students and faculty from early production through delivery, this hands-on role combines technical troubleshooting, practical instruction, and day-to-day coordination so users can work safely and achieve reliable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, operate, inspect, and maintain digital cinema cameras, lenses, camera supports, lighting and grip equipment, and sound packages.
• Keep editing suites, colour grading stations, and audio rooms organised and functional; identify faults, carry out routine maintenance, and arrange repairs when needed.
• Track equipment inventory and administer gear loans, returns, lab access, and facility scheduling.
• Help users work with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve Studio for editing, graphics, effects, and grading.
• Advise on production workflows, including camera and lighting choices, location sound, media backups, transcoding, file organisation, and archiving.
• Deliver practical workshops and individual guidance on equipment operation, safety, and production and post-production methods.
• Support student and faculty projects in labs and on location, troubleshooting technical problems and helping crews meet quality standards.
• Create and maintain straightforward operating procedures, tutorials, and technical guidance, and assist with technology purchasing and other departmental needs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in Film Production, Film Studies, Cinematography, Digital Media, or a related discipline.
• At least one year of relevant experience in film or video production, post-production, or managing an equipment facility or media lab in a university or comparable setting.
• Practical knowledge of digital cinema cameras, lens selection, camera support systems, and production accessories.
• Understanding of professional lighting and sound recording for narrative and documentary work.
• Experience with post-production tasks such as colour grading, sound mixing, and motion graphics, including use of After Effects or comparable software.
• Knowledge of media handling from on-set backup and transcoding through organised storage and archiving.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical processes to people with varied levels of experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and organisational ability, attention to detail, and confidence working both independently and with a team.
• Availability to work evenings or weekends when production schedules require it.
• A portfolio or demo reel showing production work is an advantage; credits on completed or exhibited projects are also welcomed.