Compositing Artist(s)
Responsibilities/ Tasks/ Reporting
- Responsible for creating high quality digital composites and visual effects for feature films, television and commercials
- Seamlessly integrate the various layers or elements of a live-action shot
- Strong sense of colour, colour-space and attention to detail
- Ability to do any required tracking (both 2D and 3D). Preferred program is Pftrack
- The ability to finish the most complex and demanding shots
- Follow production process and develop creative approaches and problem-solving
- Proficient in using 2.5d approaches, projections and using 3D environment within Nuke
- Work closely with Visual Effects Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a visual effects shot
- Work in partnership with 3D artists and other compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard
- Thorough understanding of compositing multi-channel lighting passes and how each channel contributes to the final image
- Mentor and advise junior compositors and ensure best practices are being employed
- Interpret needs, schedules, briefs and feedback, setting priorities and demanding timeliness of yourself and others
- Work in a manner that allows other compositing team members to pick up your work if necessary
- Manage your workload. Advise your lead of any obstacles which may affect delivery quality, timeliness or budget
Position Requirements
- Minimum 3 years photo real feature film experience in live action films
- Mastery of Nuke
- Expert knowledge of compositing as well as integration of 3D elements into plates
- Experience using multi-pass CG elements
- Strong artistic skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Experience with Maya or Houdini is considered an asset
- A traditional arts background with emphasis on photo-realistic aesthetic and environments an asset
- Script writing skills considered an asset
- Linux knowledge is a plus
- Knowledge of Shotgun is a plus
- Technical and creative problem solving with a can-do mindset
Interested? Please email your motivation, portfolio and showreel to jobs@stormpostproduction.com and maybe you can be part of our team!