Senior Compositor
7 Months ago • 5-7 Years • $132,300 PA - $169,300 PA
Job Description
ILM seeks a Senior Compositor to combine live-action and computer-generated elements into visual effects shots. Responsibilities include working with supervisors to determine creative and technical approaches, performing all aspects of the compositing process (2D tracking, matte extraction, layering, color grading), maintaining consistent look and quality across shots and sequences, creating generic looks for other artists, collaborating across disciplines, and independently solving technical and aesthetic challenges under pressure. The ideal candidate possesses strong Nuke skills, a keen eye for photorealism and color, and at least 5 years of relevant VFX experience (7 years without a degree).
Good To Have:
- Photography/lighting skills
- Ability to learn new software
- Strong communication skills
- Linux familiarity
- Nuke gizmo/plugin creation
- Python/C++
Must Have:
- 5+ years VFX experience
- Proficient in Nuke
- Strong aesthetic skills
- Ability to handle pressure
- Collaborative mindset
Perks:
- Bonus
- Long-term incentive units
- Full medical, financial, and other benefits
Job Posting Title:
Senior CompositorReq ID:
10107592Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Compositor who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM
Compositors combine 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 Senior Compositor ultimately maintains the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.
What You’ll Do
- Work with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots
- 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
What We’re Looking For
- At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
- Strong knowledge of Nuke
- Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and colour
- Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines
- Strong sense of composition, color and design
- Ideal candidate has strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting
- Nice to have:
- Can quickly learn new software and techniques
- Strong communication skills
- Familiarity with using Linux systems
- Previous experience in look development and sequence supervision is ideal
- Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins
- Python and/or C+
Job Posting Segment:
ILM San FranciscoJob Posting Primary Business:
ILM San FranciscoPrimary Job Posting Category:
Compositing - StudiosEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
San Francisco, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2024-11-26Set alerts for new jobs by The Walt Disney Company
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