Senior Roto/Paint Artist

4 Months ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Roto/Paint Artist at Scanline VFX, you'll collaborate with compositors to seamlessly integrate elements into feature film shots, ensuring realism. Responsibilities include creating accurate roto mattes in Nuke or Silhouette, motion blur matching, plate tracking, de-graining, frame-by-frame painting, and QC. You'll provide workflow estimates, meet deadlines, mentor junior staff, and attend production meetings. The role demands proficiency in Nuke, Silhouette, Mocha, and Maya, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Must have:
  • Accurate roto mattes in Nuke/Silhouette
  • Motion blur matching
  • Plate tracking (2D/Planar/3D)
  • De-grain & grain matching
  • Frame-by-frame painting
  • Nuke, Silhouette, Mocha, Maya proficiency
  • Excellent communication & problem-solving
Good to have:
  • Photography/traditional art background
  • Maya experience

Job Details

Reporting to the Roto/Paint Supervisor, the Roto/Paint Artist supports and partners with compositors to integrate seamlessly all elements of a shot to the highest level of VFX "realism" for major feature films.

Key Responsibilities

    • Generates accurate articulate roto mattes in Nuke or Silhouette
    • Matches motion blur using procedural/calculated approaches
    • Tracks plates using 2D trackers or Planar tracking methods
    • Uses 3D cameras to generate 2D tracking data or for projection techniques
    • De-grains plates to a high standard and matches grain to the plate
    • Uses frame by frame painting techniques in conjunction with procedural cleanup techniques
    • QC’s work to a high standard using RV (or similar)
    • Attend production meetings; complete corrections/revisions based on feedback and partner with compositors to complete shots
    • Able to provide estimates for workflow and schedules; deliver high quality of work under tight deadlines
    • Train, mentor and support Junior staff

Qualifications

    • 2+ years experience working in major (realism) feature films
    • Intermediate to Advanced knowledge/experience with Nuke, Silhouette, Mocha (required), and Maya
    • Ability to receive and implement feedback quickly and effectively; takes direction well
    • Strong written and oral communication skills, team player, and time management skills
    • Able to work independently with minimal supervision; strong trouble shooting/problem solving ability; escalates issues as needed
    • Degree/Diploma in Digital Media Arts
    • Knowledge of photography / traditional art background (an asset)



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About Us
Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, Stuttgart, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

Eyeline Studios
Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility. Learn more.

Powered by Netflix
Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are
We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in Seoul or surroundings, or those willing to relocate.

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