Senior Compositor

5 Months ago • 4 Years +

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

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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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