Lead Compositor

1 Month ago • 5-10 Years

About the job

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Lead Compositor at ILM Sydney: Responsible for the technical and aesthetic quality of visual effects shots. Must have strong Nuke knowledge, aesthetic skills, communication, and ability to handle difficult tasks under pressure. Experience with look development and sequence supervision is ideal.

Job Posting Title:

Lead Compositor

Req ID:

10091488

Job Description:

The Lead Compositor combines live action and computer generated elements into visual effects shots that realize the vision and creative direction of the client and Visual Effects Supervisor. The Lead compositor is ultimately responsible for the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots.
  • Point person for either a sequence of shots, or defining a “look” being developed, 
  • Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and color grading on difficult shots.
  • Maintain the overall look, color balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work.
  • Create generic looks for other artists to apply.
  • Work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines.
  • Independently provide solutions to technical and aesthetic problems, with minimal direction, and can handle the most difficult tasks under intense time pressure.
  • May be responsible for bidding comp department work and working with Production to keep the bids on track.
  • Available to step in for the Compositing Supervisor when needed

Required Skills / Technical Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of Nuke.
  • Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and color.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Can quickly learn new software and techniques.
  • Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines, and with minimal supervision.
  • Strong sense of composition, color and design.
  • Familiarity with using Linux systems
  • Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins a plus.
  • Python and/or C++ experience is a plus.

Preferred Skills / Competencies:

  • Ideal candidate has strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting.

Education / Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 yrs of compositing experience in a feature film or commercial production environment.
  • Previous experience in look development and sequence supervision is ideal.

JoinILM

At Lucasfilm/ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Sydney

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Sydney

Primary Job Posting Category:

Compositing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Sydney, Australia

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-05-28

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