Lead Compositor

Job Description

Description

Position at Industrial Light & Magic

The compositor combines live-action and computer-generated elements into visual effects shots that realize the vision and creative direction of the client and Visual Effects Supervisor. The compositor is ultimately responsible for the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

Primary Responsibilities
• Work with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots.
• Point person for either a sequence of shots or defining a “look” being developed.
• Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and colour grading on difficult shots.
• Maintain the overall look, colour balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work.
• Create generic looks for other artists to apply.
• Work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines.
• Independently provide solutions to technical and aesthetic problems, with minimal direction, and can handle the most difficult tasks under intense time pressure.

Job Requirements
• Strong knowledge of Nuke.
• Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and colour.
• Strong communication skills.
• Can quickly learn new software and techniques.
• Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines, and with minimal supervision.
• Compositing experience in a feature film or commercial production environment.
• Strong sense of composition, colour and design.
• The ideal candidate has strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting.
• Familiarity with using Linux systems
• Previous experience in look development and sequence supervision ideal.
• Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins a plus.
• Python and/or C++ experience a plus.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6ky6n-3-139-97-157-42 in your application.