Two Retouching jobs in NYC

TheVeed · #1 09-11-2007, 09:08 AM

These guys are good, though they have an opening for a Junior and a Senior.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/med/418611866.html

and here

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/med/418560138.html

Ant · #2 09-11-2007, 09:37 AM

They do burn through retouchers there it seems. They always have ads. I think it's because they don't pay enough to keep the really good ones.

TheVeed · #3 09-11-2007, 10:42 AM

From what I understand, they are trying to add new retouchers, but have been really picky.

Ant · #4 09-11-2007, 10:50 AM

Ok, good. It just seems that they have had ads for the past 2-3 years is all. Even in NY it's hard to staff retouchers though so I understand.

Benny Profane · #5 09-11-2007, 01:29 PM

"In-depth understanding of all technical aspects of retouching including color theory, color management and practical experience with US and European print production, RGB and CMYK color spaces is a must."

That's not a retoucher, per se, it's a manger on the technical side.

And, yeah, they advertise a lot. Why the turnover?

Ant · #6 09-11-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Benny Profane

"In-depth understanding of all technical aspects of retouching including color theory, color management and practical experience with US and European print production, RGB and CMYK color spaces is a must."

That's not a retoucher, per se, it's a manger on the technical side.

And, yeah, they advertise a lot. Why the turnover?

I disagree. A senior retoucher needs those skills and more.

cricket1961 · #7 09-11-2007, 02:23 PM

I agree with Ant on this one Benny. Essential knowledge to make it and keep ahead.

Chris

KR1156 · #8 09-11-2007, 02:34 PM

can any of you guys educate me a bit on the differences between US & European print production?

any little bits of info are most appreciated.

cricket1961 · #9 09-11-2007, 02:47 PM

Euro is based on Version 1 of the Approval colors. Tend to be a little more yellow than the US. If I got that right.
Otherwise I treat it just like US and making sure the UCR is right.

Chris

KR1156 · #10 09-11-2007, 04:03 PM

thanks chris, i was just talking with onbe of my production managers, and they're gonna call a contact in germany and try to get some specifics.

BillFrey · #11 09-11-2007, 04:44 PM

I'm curious about the salary levels. They do seem very low. In the NYC and the immediate surrounding area, a good typist makes more than what they're offering for the Junior retoucher.

Are these 'entry level' Junior/Senior positions?

Thanks

pixel_monkey · #12 09-11-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillFrey

I'm curious about the salary levels. They do seem very low. In the NYC and the immediate surrounding area, a good typist makes more than what they're offering for the Junior retoucher.

Are these 'entry level' Junior/Senior positions?

Thanks

I feel the same. I'm just getting by with that salary range out here in L.A. I can't imagine how those junior retouchers manage with that in NYC without living with their parents.

KR1156 · #13 09-11-2007, 07:20 PM

i haven't checked out impacts site in a while, in their special effects section of their portfolio, they have this really great spread with michael jordan, with all these tribal looking symbols, that look almost tattooed on his body.

it flows really well with the contour, and lighting as well. That's an interesting job to me. Prob a lot of displacement maps i would assume, among other masking and overlay techniques. Kind of like what chris was mentioning about following contour in the pascal makeup post.

just looks like a cool project. maybe 'cause i'm somewhat of a tat freak myself!

pixelzombie · #14 09-11-2007, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillFrey

I'm curious about the salary levels. They do seem very low. In the NYC and the immediate surrounding area, a good typist makes more than what they're offering for the Junior retoucher.

Are these 'entry level' Junior/Senior positions?

Thanks

i hear ya about the salary, my wifes friend is secretary for a head surgeon at a hospital in Chicago and her salary is 70K a year...

Benny Profane · #15 09-11-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KR1156

i haven't checked out impacts site in a while, in their special effects section of their portfolio, they have this really great spread with michael jordan, with all these tribal looking symbols, that look almost tattooed on his body.

it flows really well with the contour, and lighting as well. That's an interesting job to me. Prob a lot of displacement maps i would assume, among other masking and overlay techniques. Kind of like what chris was mentioning about following contour in the pascal makeup post.

just looks like a cool project. maybe 'cause i'm somewhat of a tat freak myself!

This project was written about in PDN a year or two ago. I can't find it online. They detail the process well. I have no energy to attack the stack over in the corner.

edit: Found it. The May, 2006 issue. The retouchers name is Brent Adams, and the software used was Autodesk 3D Studio Max.