Senior Compositor
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Senior Compositor at Scanline VFX, you'll integrate all layers and elements to create final shots for feature films or episodic shows. This role requires expertise in compositing, color science, and 2D image manipulation. Key responsibilities include collaborating with other compositors, implementing feedback, ensuring high-quality deliverables on schedule, mentoring junior team members, and troubleshooting complex compositing scripts. You will be responsible for solving design and visual challenges using your understanding of light, shadow, color and shape. The ideal candidate will possess 4+ years of experience in live-action compositing and expert Nuke skills. A background in traditional art, photography, and film is preferred.
Must have:
- 4+ years live-action compositing experience
- Expert Nuke skills
- Strong understanding of light, shadow, color, and shape
- High-quality delivery on schedule
- Effective teamwork and problem-solving
Good to have:
- Traditional art, photography, film background
- Python, Blinkscript, or C++ experience
- Nuke particle experience
- 360 VR or Array Compositing experience
9 skills required
Job Details
As a Senior Compositor, you will integrate all layers and elements to produce final and complete shots for feature film or episodic shows. Your expertise in compositing, color science, and traditional 2D image manipulation processes will ensure high-quality deliveries.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with other Compositors and the Compositing Lead/Supervisor to establish looks and/or follow set style direction
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of light, shadow, color, and shape to solve design and other visual challenges for key shots
- Receive and implement feedback swiftly and effectively while maintaining production guidelines
- Ensure shots are delivered to the highest standard and on schedule through effective teamwork and superior problem-solving skills
- Share knowledge, techniques, and mentor fellow compositors to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Understand and be adept at troubleshooting complex compositing scripts and escalating issues as needed
- Utilize and share core knowledge of 2D image manipulation processes such as tracking, color correction, depth of field, retiming, warping, and photographic optical effects to achieve photorealistic composites
Qualifications
- 4+ years live-action feature film or episodic compositing experience
- Expert Nuke Skills and knowledge of compositing workflows
- General understanding of 3D computer graphics, including modeling, lighting, and animation
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Ability to take direction positively and communicate effectively
- Traditional art, photography, and film background (preferred)
- Python, Blinkscript, or C++ experience (preferred)
- Nuke particle experience (preferred)
- 360 VR or Array Compositing experience (preferred)
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