RP Artists

3 Months ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Roto-Prep Artist will be responsible for creating precise rotoscoping and prep work to support high-quality visual effects. The artist will work closely with compositors and other VFX artists to ensure seamless integration of assets, while maintaining the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities include creating detailed mattes for characters and objects, removing unwanted elements, ensuring all work meets project specifications, working with other artists, maintaining efficient workflows and addressing feedback to refine shot quality.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of experience in Roto and 2+ years in Paint/Prep
  • Strong expertise in Nuke and Silhouette
  • Excellent precision and attention to detail
  • Understanding of motion blur, defocus, tracking, and keying
  • Ability to handle complex shots and find creative solutions
  • Strong collaboration skills to work efficiently
Good to have:
  • Experience in a fast-paced VFX environment
  • Strong reel demonstrating high-quality rotoscoping and prep work
  • Basic understanding of paint, keying, and compositing workflows

Job Details

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Roto-Prep Artist to join our VFX team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating precise rotoscoping and prep work to support high-quality visual effects. You will work closely with compositors and other VFX artists to ensure seamless integration of assets while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Rotoscoping: Create detailed and accurate mattes for characters, objects, and environments using Silhouette and Nuke.
  • Prep Work: Remove unwanted elements, rig wires, and clean up plates while ensuring continuity and seamless integration.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure all roto and prep work meets project specifications and maintains high visual quality.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with compositors and other VFX artists to deliver polished and production-ready assets.
  • Efficiency & Workflow: Maintain an efficient workflow, optimize roto shapes, and troubleshoot technical issues as needed.
  • Feedback Implementation: Address feedback from supervisors and leads to refine and improve shot quality.

Requirements:

  • Experience: with at least 3+ years in Roto and 2+ years in Paint/Prep for feature films, TV series, or commercials.
  • Software Proficiency: Strong expertise in Nuke and Silhouette (additional knowledge of Mocha is a plus).
  • Attention to Detail: Excellent precision and ability to maintain consistency across frames.
  • Technical Skills: Strong understanding of motion blur, defocus, perspective tracking, and keying techniques.
  • Problem-solving: Ability to handle complex shots, troubleshoot technical issues, and find creative solutions.
  • Teamwork & Communication: Strong collaboration skills to work efficiently within a production pipeline.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a fast-paced VFX environment with tight deadlines.
  • Strong reel demonstrating high-quality rotoscoping and prep work.
  • Basic understanding of paint, keying, and compositing workflows is a plus.

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