Paint / Prep Artist Ilm

Job Description

Paint / Prep Artist (all levels) ILM Mumbai
*We are hiring at all levels for this discipline*

Primarily works as an artist to support the delivery of shows that are to be delivered in the Paint/Prep department at Industrial Light & Magic Mumbai (MBI). Works with the creative leadership team and the production team maintaining strict adherence to timelines.

What You'll Do
• Handle complex shots with heavy motion blur, lots of layers, etc.
• Use a combination of techniques when dealing with tricky wire removals and clean plates
• Demonstrate a strong eye for color and grain structures with the ability to match saturation, hues and black points from multiple sources to create a cohesive final montage
• Demonstrate a keen eye for recognizing paint artifacts, sharpness and color issues
• Use layout and DM cameras in Nuke
• Export track points between multiple toolsets
• Comfortable working in Silhouette for Rotoscoping

What We're Looking For
• Professional experience with Silhouette ( Roto and Sequence Paint experience), Nuke, and Mocha
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Drawing, Animation or equivalent artistic background and education required
• Minimum 3 years' production experience in computer graphics, animation or video
• Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins is a plus
• Must have an understanding of how their work fits into the pipeline and its effect on upstream and downstream departments
• Must have a willingness to learn new tools, a proven ability to be detail-oriented, and problem solving skills
• Adaptability and willingness to work under tight deadlines and to work efficiently within a production environment
• Able to break shots down into individual components with little supervision
• Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting skills
• Easily assimilates feedback given by supervisors
• Research appropriate references including continuity with like shots. Proactively communicates this information to team
• Takes ownership and responsibility of shot. Proactively offers options and finds own solutions for production problems
• Actively works across departments in shot groups. Provides updates to production and other artists on shot progress
• Nice to have:
• Python and/or C++ experience a plus
• Computer proficiency including UNIX operating system; the ability to learn software and adapt scripts
• Working knowledge of stereo compositing pipeline

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About Studios Content:

The Studios Content group encompasses a collection of world-class entertainment studios that produce high-quality cinematic storytelling for both theatrical and streaming release. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of popular stage shows on Broadway and around the world.

This position is with Lucasfilm Visual Effects (India) Private Limited, which is part of a business we call Studios Content.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g31w44-3-139-61-71-42 in your application.