Senior Roto/Paint Artist

5 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

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nuke

quality-control

maya

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.

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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.