I remember seeing it when I came home one night from been out and thought, wow, this is a great, simple video, and a great track and this is when the killers were starting to get big. Which brings us to the point. The single did really well as we all know and is still getting a lot of club, pub and jukebox play and probably will for a long time, however this black and white video didn’t seem to cut the mustard with the A&R people (does anyone know what these people actually do). So they went out and spent what looks like about 50k minimum on a glossy ‘high production video- exhibit B.

Make up your own mind, but personally speaking, the money was wasted on the second video, and from what I can see of the rest of the videos they made, the value went out the window, with style replacing substance. This is a fine line when it comes to videos, and some would say its only style. Is it style? Or Art? Or Craft? Are style and Art the same thing?

Bud Light

Aides – TBWA Paris

A decent bundle of jobs on offer today from our chosen sources, of particular interest to those with a cupla focal to offer. As always, use discretion when accepting low or no paying jobs…

Vacancy: Director

Employer: Animo TV, Dublin

Animo TV are looking for a director with experience in factual & lifestyle programming for an upcoming project. See www.animo.ie for contact details.

Vacancy: Reversioning Editor

Employer: Abu Media, Galway

1 years experience working in an AVID post production environment required. Fluent written and spoken Irish is Essential.
See www.abumedia.com for contact details.

Vacancy: Studio Sound Recordist

Employer: Abu Media, Galway
1 years experience working with protools in a post production enviroment required Fluent spoken Irish is Desirable.
See www.abumedia.com for contact details.

Vacancy: Dubbing Director

Employer: Abu Media, Galway

1 years experience required and Fluent written and spoken Irish is Essential.
See www.abumedia.com for contact details.

Vacancy: Post-Production Co-Ordinator

Employer: Abu Media, Galway

Co-Ordinator At least 1 years experience required -Fluent written and spoken Irish is Essential.
See www.abumedia.com for contact details.

Vacancy: Sound Recordist for IFB short film

Employer: Ego Trim Pictures LTD

Sound recordist to join crew for a short film in March 2010. Shooting will last for two days (1st & 2nd of March 2010), the fee for this job is €120 per day. ‘Fumbling Towards Ecstasy’ is an Irish Film Board funded short and will be distributed to over 20 International Film Festivals. The film has no dialogue so it is vital that you have alot of experience in recording ‘on location’ sound.
See www.egotrimpictures.com for contact information.

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A nice selection of UK and Irish based jobs for the coming week…

Vacancy: Producer/Director
Employer: RDF Media

We are looking for  Producer Directors to work on location:
With Friday as a travel day and Saturday as a shoot day at various locations throughout the UK, this two day week job might suit you!
We are looking for PDs who have a proven track record of as-live recording on fast turnaround shows
You should thrive on working with on screen talent as well as with contributors.
The positions will be starting in April or May but we are interested in meeting potential candidates now.
PDs would work three out of four weekends for 25 weeks.

Email contactus@rdfmedia for further details on the application.

Vacancy: Production Manager
Employer: Box Television Ltd.

Production Manager required for a new archive based countdown show. Ideally experienced in negotiating and clearing archive. Must be available for immediate start.

Send application to Box Television Ltd, 4 Winsley Street, London W1W 8HF.

Vacancy: Junior Flash/Graphic Designer
Employer: IPCTV

An exciting opportunity for a self motivated junior Flash/ Graphic Designer to work as part of our fast paced Design team. Full time position.
Key Roles:
- Manage client updates for our main digital signage networks. Change content inside flash templates.
- Change content inside after fx templates, not required at the begging and you will be trained for this.
- Mac OSX
Adobe suite.
Contact info@ipctv.ie

Vacancy: DOP/Sound operator
Employer: The Divide

Looking for experienced DOP/Cameraman for an exiting project based in ireland. You will need to be available in April. You will be working along side a team that are looking to storm the festival circuit with their upcoming comedy horror film.
Contact Patrick Turner at thedivide2009@live.co.uk

The A-Team

Inception

This loks like its going to be amazing. Directed by Christopher Nolan.Produced by DOP Wally Pfister

The Karate Kid

Hmmm

Clash Of The Titans

They just dont make em like they used to. Do they?

I dont think a more epic film has ever been made. The dude from Avatar is in it and a whole load of goblins, monsters and evil looking characters.

Tron

Without a doubt my favorite trailer. Partly because Jeff Bridges rocks in anything. yourtube and myface wont let me embedd the video. That was nice of em.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1dHhktFLPs

Happy New Year and happy job hunting to all readers and job seekers.

(PS: A small public service announcement. Please beware of jobs that are on a no/low or deferred payment basis. Take time to find out what you’re getting into and if it’s worth doing it for free or under reduced terms. We will only post these jobs when we think there might be something worthwhile there.)

Vacancy: Producer/Production Manager

Employer: Glass Eye Productions

Glass Eye Productions have an exciting opportunity for an experienced producer / production manager
You will manage a dynamic creative team and be responsible for the management and delivery of a diverse range of projects. You will create and manage schedules, keeping productions on target, the team motivated and act as a key point of communication between client, management and creative teams.
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience in the production industry.
• Experience of managing and motivating creative teams and managing a range of projects.
• Be an excellent communicator and be confident and experienced liaising with corporate clients.
• Excellent proposal and tender writing skills.
• Be experienced at interrupting creative briefs and developing creative concepts to present to clients.
• A proven track record delivering productions on schedule and within budget.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and ability to multi task be flexible and work well under pressure.
• Experience at developing and delivering business strategies and objectives.
• Willingness to travel within Ireland.
This role is a full time position based in Kilkenny initially to cover maternity leave, but for the right candidate has the potential to become a permanent position.
Contact details on www.glasseye.ie

Vacancy: Multimedia Producer

Employer: Pocket Kings

The successful candidate will be leading the Media department and working closely with the Design department, to produce video content for both online and offline output. The individual will need to be creative, experienced in leading small team and responsible for dealing directly with stakeholders as well as external services. A motivated attitude with good organisational and self management skills are essential.

Responsibilities:
• Logging & Capturing
• Video Editing
• Audio & Sound implementation
• Title Design & Effects
• Outputting & Video Compression
• DVD Authoring
• Web CMS maintenance
Skills / Experience Required:
• Degree or Diploma in Film, TV, Video, or Multimedia Studies
• 5+ years experience in a Post Production environment
• Final Cut Pro (advanced knowledge)
• DVD Studio Pro or Adobe Encore
• Soundtrack Pro
• Compressor
• After Effects or Motion Design
• Adobe Photoshop
• Colour Correction & Grading, Audio Mixing, Compositing, Audio Recording
• Advanced knowledge of video / audio formats
• Compression, & optimising media for different delivery formats
• Video Library management
**Please include a link to show reel with application**

Contact details on www.pocketkings.ie

Vacancy: Flash/Web Developer

Employer: vStream

vStream are looking for a talented and enthusiastic flash/web developer to help out on some exciting upcoming projects. Initially on a freelance/contract basis, this position may turn into something permanent in the medium term. Skills required: Flash development (including AS3), web development (HTML, CSS, PHP, MYSQL), knowledge of video is  beneficial. Excellent communication skills. Please send a CV with examples of your work to info@vstream.ie

Vacancy: Producer/ Executive Producer

Employer: Yellow Productions Ltd.

Experienced Producer/Exec producer required for horror/thriller feature that has named cast and finance attached. The project also has a director and professional crew attached. Upon pre-production, producer’s expenses will be paid and a producer net profit contract will be forthcoming, along with a production salary.
If you are experienced in this genre, and would like to read the script and the business plan, please email the director/co-producer Andi Reiss at info@andireiss.com

IT’S A DEAL!. Get 3 days FREE offline editing with every live action/ graphics project booked in until the end of MARCH 2010.*

Call the office for further details: +353 1 685 4415

*This only applies to projects filmed and produced within the Republic of Ireland and UK.