Job Description
Under the direction and supervision of the Photographer, the Digital Tech will assist the photographer on set and be responsible for the technical aspect of digital capture. Executes established studio workflow, which includes setup of appropriate tethering software, apply file naming conventions, back up and distribute files. Works with the photographer to meet quality and creative visions expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Use and maintain all photo/video equipment: cameras, digital backs, lighting gear and computer stations
- Assist photographer/videographer in setting up shoot
- Setup job session in Capture One or Lightroom Catalog with naming convention, balance color and adjust exposure to meet creative intent and technical requirements
- Prepare all digital equipment and cameras for studio and location projects
- Track shot lists
- Organize and back up all files to hard drives and internal servers, archive shoot folder, process and distribute files
- Ensure studio is cleaned and equipment is properly stored after shoots
- Setup and maintain wired and wireless networking including servers, PC and Mac computers and iOS clients
- Additional Digital Tech duties as needed
Experience, Education & Skills:
- Full working knowledge of the most recent Capture One software, Lightroom, Phocus, Bridge, PhotoShop, ChronoSync
- Studio lighting techniques & equipment including wireless triggering, light grouping, and zoning
- Must be able to think/work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced commercial photography studio environment
- The fast-paced environment of shoots can require the candidate to be physically able to lift 50 pounds
- Intermediate skills in Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook
PDF version can be found here
Information and resources for Digital Technicians
Professional
ASMP Events - https://www.asmp.org/events/
Professional Photographers of America - PPA.com
American Photographic Artists - APA
American Society of Picture Professionals - ASSP
American Association of Independent Architecture Photographers - AIAP
National Press Photographers Association - NPPA
Places to search for a Digital Tech
Phase One Certified Professionals - https://www.phaseone.com/en/POCP/Certified-professionals.aspx
ASMP Find an Assistant - https://www.asmp.org/find-an-assistant/
Wonderful Machine Find a Crew - https://wonderfulmachine.com/find-crew
Capture One
Image Alchemist (Capture One discount Codes) - https://imagealchemist.net
Alex On Raw - Capture One Related Information - http://alexonraw.com
Capture One Tutorials https://www.phaseone.com/tutorials
Capture One for Cultural Heritage - https://help.phaseone.com/en/PO/Home/Products/Cultural-Heritage/Camera-Systems/Capture-One-Cultural-Heritage.aspx
Phase One
Phase One Camera Systems - https://www.phaseone.com/en/Products/Camera-Systems.aspx
Phase One Camera Systems for Cultural Heritage - https://help.phaseone.com/en/PO/Home/Products/Cultural-Heritage/Camera-Systems.aspx
Phase One Aerial Cameras - https://industrial.phaseone.com/iXU_camera_system.aspx
Phase One Capture One Blog - https://blog.phaseone.com
Phase One Forum - https://forum.phaseone.com
Phase One Certified Professional program - POCP
Phase One Cultural Heritage Training - DTDCH
Digital Tech Specific
Phase One Certified Professional certification - https://www.phaseone.com/en/POCP/POCP-Overview.aspx
Top 10 Quick tips for every Digital Tech - https://captureintegration.com/top-10-quick-tips-for-every-digital-tech/
PhotoVideoEdu Tricks of the trade: Digital Tech - https://www.photovideoedu.com/Learn/Articles/tricks-of-the-trade-digital-tech.aspx
Advice for Photo Assistants: Chasing the Paper - http://aphotoeditor.com/2013/04/09/advice-for-photo-assistants-chasing-the-paper/
Profoto Academy - https://profoto.com/us/academy
General Photography
Luminous-landscape - https://luminous-landscape.com
Lenswork Publishing - https://lenswork.com
GetDPI - https://www.getdpi.com/wp/
Instagram Tags
Gear Sources
Kupo Lighting Support & Grip Equipment- https://www.kupogrip.com
Chimera Lighting - http://chimeralighting.com
Cinema Gadgets - https://www.cinemagadgets.com
Megapixeles Digital - Colorado Dealer for Phase One, Capture One, Profoto, Tether Tools, ProMediaGear, Eizo Monitors, Marshall Grip, INOVATIV, and others https://www.megapixelsdigital.com
Denver Pro Gear Lighting and studio gear. Custom print services - https://denverprophoto.com
Mike's Camera - https://mikescamera.com
Photospace Denver - Equipment sales for Hasselblad, Broncolor, & Chimera - https://photospacedenver.com
Modern Studio Equipment - https://modernstudio.com
Englewood Camera - https://www.englewoodcamera.com
Tether Tools cables and mounting equipment - https://www.tethertools.com
Studio and Rental Houses in and around Denver
C2 Studios Denver - http://www.c2studiosdenver.com
Photospace Denver - Studio rental. Equipment rental and sales - https://photospacedenver.com
Cluster Studios Denver - https://www.clusterdenver.com
ProStudio.US - http://prostudio.us
Raw Photographic Studio - https://rawphoto.biz
Denver Grip - http://www.denvergrip.com
Camera Repair
Englewood Camera - https://www.englewoodcamera.com
Precision Camera Works - www.precisioncameraworks.com
Digital Tech Gear Information
Digital Tech recommended gear kits - Digital Tech Gear
How To
Using external triggers with the PhaseOne XF Camera system.
It is possible to use the Pluto Trigger and the Dynamic Perception NMX controller. See the details here
PDF version can be found here