Senior Nuke Compositor

3 Years ago • All levels • VFX

Job Summary

Job Description

Flying Bark Productions, a dynamic animation studio working on projects like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Ghostbusters, and Stranger Things animated series, seeks a Senior Nuke Compositor. This role involves collaborating with Lighting TDs and creative Leads to achieve the creative brief set by the VFX Supervisor. The Senior Nuke Compositor will utilize Nuke Compositing software to meet project creative standards, tackle shots creatively while maintaining continuity, and find creative solutions to enhance shots without overshadowing the overall story or animation. The position requires seamless work with 2D, CG, and 2.5D shots, understanding pipeline limitations, managing time effectively, and organizing large amounts of shots with neat node networks. Communication with upstream teams, production, and the Pipeline team for improvements is crucial. The ideal candidate will take direction well, address notes appropriately, and possess an understanding of film color space, grading, and have a superior eye for composition, color, mood, and lighting.
Must have:
  • Use Nuke Compositing software to meet project standards
  • Tackle shots creatively and maintain continuity
  • Enhance shots without overshadowing story or animation
  • Work seamlessly with 2D, CG, and 2.5D shots
  • Manage time and organize shots methodically
  • Produce neat node networks and manage files
  • Communicate proactively with teams and production
  • Implement pipeline improvements
  • Address notes from supervisors and leads
  • Understand film color space and grading
  • Possess a superior eye for composition, color, mood, lighting
Perks:
  • Work on exciting projects
  • Industry leading studio space with amenities
  • Daily breakfast provided
  • Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties
  • Active culture club
  • Fundraising for charities
  • Dog-friendly environment
  • Hybrid work approach with flexible work from home
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Positive and celebrated culture
  • Access to mental health resources and free counseling
  • Holistic wellbeing support
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Financial wellbeing initiatives
  • Access to Mental Health First Aid qualified staff

Job Details

Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. 


*Prioritising candidates based in Australia, remote opportunities available.*


As a Senior 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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