DATA WRANGLER

DATA WRANGLER

• At first, as it happens with a lot of professions in the film industry, data managing sound like a quite easy job with not much room to mistakes, just downloading the media from the camera, check every bite is where it should be and backing it up to another (or two others) hard drive. But truth is not that simple: in fact, if we stop for a minute and think it through, the data manager is a person in whose hands passes all the recorded footage and a click in a wrong moment can jeopardize a whole day of shooting, with everything that this could involve, schedule and money wise. That’s why when it comes to conform an efficient camera crew, it is paramount to include a skilled and responsible data wrangler. The data wrangler at Camaleón Cine works with will make sure that everything you shot has a safe trip from the camera to the editing room, making back up copies and checking that the footage is allright.

• We work with professionals with a high level in English.

• A data wrangler, also known as a data manager, is responsible for the management and security of digital data during film production. This role is especially critical in productions that use digital cameras and large volumes of data. Its main functions are described here:

• Media download: Securely download data from memory cards or other storage devices used in digital cameras.

• Data transfer: Transfer downloaded data to primary and backup storage systems.

• Backup: Create multiple backup copies of data to ensure that no information is lost.

• Data labeling: Label and organize video files and other data in a systematic manner, using a consistent naming scheme.

• Detailed logging: Maintain detailed records of all transfers and backups, including dates, locations, and file contents.

• Data verification: Verify that data has been transferred correctly and that there are no corrupt or incomplete files.

• Quality control: Perform initial quality checks, such as verifying file integrity, metadata consistency and correct playback of video clips.

• Secure storage: Ensure that storage devices, such as hard drives and servers, are stored in secure and appropriate environments.

• Technical troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical issues related to data transfer and storage.

• Production Team Support: Provide technical support to camera crew and other departments requiring access to digital data.

• Data Preparation: Prepare data for delivery to post-production, ensuring it is organized and accessible.

• Transfer to post-production: Coordinate with the post-production team for data transfer, ensuring that they receive all necessary files in the correct format.

• The data wrangler in film is responsible for the download, transfer, organization, and security of digital data during production. Their role is crucial to ensure that data captured on set is secure, organized, and ready for use in post-production, contributing to the integrity and efficiency of the digital workflow in film production.