DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNICIAN

Digital Imaging Technician

Dit Technician

• Dit Technician Hire. Probably back in the days of film, producers would have given no matter what to have a film lab on set, working at the same time as the filming crew. Today, thanks to the digital cinema we can actually have it: a DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) is a person that aside of advising the director of photography on what are the most suited camera settings for any given project, is constantly supervising the footage as soon as it gets to him from the data manager and performs the transcodes for sharing with authorized mobile devices and with the post production department for off line editing and/or other uses. Last but not least, he is the one who is in charge of creating low-sized and pre-color corrected dailies so the director, clients and director of photography can have a look to a preview as close as possible to the final result of the production.

• At Camaleón Cine we can provide DIT with extended resumé that, aside of counseling you on how to squeeze the best out of the camera you choosed and the best work flow, will walk with you along all the steps of the production (pre production, shooting and post production) so you can be sure everything it’s ok and if there is a problem, spot it at the moment so there are as few bad consequences as possible. We work with camera crew with fluent english.

• The digital image technician (DIT) in film is a crucial professional in modern production, responsible for ensuring that digital image quality is optimal and consistent throughout the shoot. His or her duties cover technical, creative and management aspects. Here are their main functions in detail:

• Data download and storage: Securely download, store and manage memory cards and other digital media from the camera.

• Backup: Perform multiple backups of data to hard drives and other storage media to prevent data loss.

• Data verification: Check downloaded data for errors and corruptions.

• Image processing: Apply initial corrections for color, exposure and other technical adjustments to ensure that images meet quality standards.

• Shot review: Allowing the director, director of photography, and other key crew members to review high-quality shots immediately after they are captured.

• Technical advice: Work closely with the cinematographer to ensure that the visual intent is maintained during the shoot.

• Camera setup: Help set up digital camera parameters such as white balance, color profile and exposure.

• On-set color correction: Perform preliminary color corrections so that the production team can preview how the images will look after post-production.

• Creating LUTs: Create and apply look-up tables (LUTs) to help the team visualize the final look of the film on set monitors.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and communicate any technical issues related to the image, such as compression artifacts, exposure problems, or color mismatches.

• Digital workflow: Design and manage the digital workflow from image capture to post-production, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all activities related to data and image management, including camera settings, color corrections applied, and quality reports.

• Troubleshooting: Resolve technical problems related to the digital camera, data storage and image processing.

• Data protection: Implement security measures to protect digital data against loss, corruption and unauthorized access.

• The digital imaging technician in film is instrumental in ensuring that the quality of digital images is the best possible, from capture to post-production. Their work encompasses data management, color correction, image quality monitoring and technical support, allowing the production team to concentrate on the creative aspects of the shoot.