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Nuke Compositor

11 Hours ago • All levels • Animation

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Job Description

As a Nuke Compositor at Flying Bark Productions, you'll collaborate with Lighting TDs and creative leads to achieve the VFX Supervisor's creative vision for projects like the Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film and Netflix's Stranger Things animated series. Responsibilities include using Nuke to meet project briefs, creatively tackling shots while maintaining continuity, and finding innovative solutions to enhance visuals. You'll work with 2D, CG, and 2.5D shots, manage your time effectively, maintain organized file systems, and communicate with upstream teams. A strong understanding of film color space, grading, and composition is essential. The role requires proficiency in Nuke compositing software and experience working within animation pipelines.
Must have:
  • Proficient in Nuke
  • Creative shot handling
  • Strong composition skills
  • Collaboration with teams
  • Organized file management
  • Understanding of film color space
Perks:
  • Industry-leading studio space
  • Daily breakfast
  • Cake days, movie nights
  • Hybrid work model
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mental health resources
  • Discounted health insurance

Job Details

Flying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. 


*Prioritising candidates based in Australia, onsite preferred*


As a Nuke Compositor you will work closely with Lighting TDs and creative Leads in order to achieve the creative brief set out by the VFX Supervisor. You will be able to confidently use the tools or software provided, and play a critical role in the execution and delivery of the high quality visual style of the production. 


About you:

  • Using Nuke Compositing software, meet the brief for the film that fulfils the creative standards of the project as advised by the Compositing Supervisor
  • Ability to tackle shots creatively, whilst keeping an eye on continuity and taking responsibility for their final look
  • Ability to think of creative solutions to enhance shots, without overshadowing the overall story point or animation, including but not limited to, the addition of adding atmos, vignettes, depth of field
  • Able to seamlessly work with 2D, CG and/or 2.5D shots, understanding limitations in 2D and CG animation pipelines when required
  • Able to manage their time allocated to their assigned work
  • Able to be organized and methodical, dealing with large amounts of shots, tracking versions and render management
  • Producing final shots with neat and well labelled node network, with reference to files in correct locations and easy to navigate filing systems
  • Being proactive and communicative with the upstream teams and production, ensuring the efficient delivery of animation layers to compositing
  • Communicate with the Pipeline team and aid in implementing improvements to the Comp pipeline
  • Able to take direction from the Supervisor/s and Lead/s, and address notes appropriately
  • An understanding of film colour space, grading, and  a superior eye for composition, colour, mood and lighting


What do we do?

Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series.


Why work with us?

  • We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
  • We have an industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities.
  • Breakfast is served daily - on us!
  • We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
  • The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council.
  • We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio.
  • We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
  • Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
  • Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!
  • You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
  • Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.


Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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    About The Company

    Flying Bark Productions Pty Ltd is internationally recognized as Australia’s leading producer of quality children’s animated entertainment, known for its high quality film and television properties ranging from pre-school to young adult.


    The mission of Flying Bark Productions is to create great animated entertainment for children. We employ Australia’s top talents in animation, the visual arts, screen writing and composing to produce a diverse and enchanted range of feature films, television programs and new media products.

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