Compositing - Technical Director

Job Description

Technicolor Production Services is the division with Technicolor, which contains Technicolor's world-leading Visual effects and Animation brands such as MPC, Mr. X, The Mill, and Mikros.

Technicolor's brands have worked on the spectacular scenes and tiny details that make movies, advertising campaigns and Animation movies genuinely mind-blowing. We're the people behind the effects in countless blockbuster films like The Lion King, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run and advertising campaigns for clients such as Samsung, Audi, Nike and Apple. We are continually looking for the best talent globally, enthusiastic people who come in every day to be a part of some of the industry's best work. Technicolor's artists are wildly creative, uber-talented and passionate about the possibilities of VFX, Experiential, Animation and Technology. When you join the team, you'll be working with and learning from the most skilled people in the business.

Summary:

The Comp TD is responsible for technically supporting the comp team through the development of custom nuke tools, supporting individual artists and trouble shooting their nuke scripts when they need help. They will also work closely with the Comp. Supervisors at the beginning of shows to make sure our standard tools are working correctly and to make any show specific adjustments. The comp TD should always be aiming to standardize our nuke approach to comp where possible. This is a cross show position.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Debugging artists nuke scripts when they run into speed/render issues.
• Suggesting efficient ways to work in Nuke e.g. the Nuke Compositors Bible! Running refresher classes to present this.
• Working with HOD to standardize nuke tools across shows.
• Working with HOD & Comp Supes to adjust or create new tools based on the needs of a show.
• Trouble shooting existing nuke tools.
• Help setting up INMF template at the beginning of shows.
• Attend comp software meetings.
• Liaise with comp TDs at other sites to share info about current and new tools/practices.
• Working with the Stereo leads to support DN tools.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge/Skills:
• A solid background in compositing for long-form projects.
• High level understanding of Linux/Unix-based operating systems.
• Thorough knowledge of Nuke Python scripting.
• Proven technical expertise within Nuke.
• Thorough understanding and experience with Grading, keying, CG comping, element integration and final finish.
• 4 years of experience with a high-level film-based compositing system.
• Previous experience using Python scripting language.

Attributes:
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Desire to take on challenging work
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment
• Able to take and apply direction
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong creative ability and flair
• Able to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv76jn-3-144-102-239-42 in your application.