BG Prep Artist - Lead role at Image Engine, a VFX studio in Vancouver. Involves management and collaboration for visual effects production.
About the role
- Senior Lighting-Compositing Artist creating compelling final imagery for animated feature length projects at Cinesite. Collaborating with leads to ensure technical and artistic objectives are met.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Lighting Lead and experienced artists to understand the look of individual sequences to achieve technical and artistic objectives while respecting the story
- Receive master shots for sequences and work with direction from the Lighting and Compositing Lead to light and composite them
- Create master light rigs and assemble lighting setups for a sequence in line with the Supervisor's Lighting and compositing indications
- Light and composite shots using Gaffer and Nuke using the predefined light rigs and look development templates provided
- Provide artistic input using your shading and color understanding while harmonizing the creative and technical aspects of each shot
- Problem solve and troubleshoot any artistic and technical issues
- Flag to the Lead, production, and Supervisor any problems and escalate if necessary
- Ensure that shots meet the render requirements and are completed in a timely fashion in Renderman
- Submit shots in dailies and work with the team to discuss and resolve issues pertaining to the shots
- Take direction and any constructive feedback from the supervisors and apply corrective actions that serves the storytelling and the look of the shot
Requirements
- 5 years experience in a similar role on animated feature length projects
- Proficiency in Katana/Gaffer, Nuke, Houdini Solaris and Renderman
- Very good understanding of light, shading and colour, as well as of compositing principles and practices
- Ability to work well within a team environment and take direction from Leads as appropriate
- Apprehension of stylized and non photoreal lighting concepts
- Sense of cinematography and story telling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
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