Compositors - Montreal

 
Position
2D Compositor

Level
All

Overview
Outpost VFX Montreal are looking for all level compositors to join a dedicated team specifically for Netflix shows.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Working in collaboration with the 2D Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots, understanding and satisfying the brief.
• Taking briefs and direction from Leads and VFX Supervisors to execute assigned shots in the best and fastest way possible.
• Mid-level Compositors are expected to have good ability in all aspects of compositing in Nuke, integrating 2D, 3D and live-action elements to a high-end visual effects standard.
• Compositing skills will include rotoscoping, tracking marker removal, rig and wire removal, tracking (2D, planar and camera tracking), 3D camera projections, colour correction and colour matching, digital cosmetic fixes, beauty work and deaging, warping, greenscreen keying and integration, set extensions, CGI integration, deep compositing, TCL Expressions and Python scripting (preferred but not essential). Experience of other supporting packages is a plus.
• Balancing the creative and technical aspects of each shot.
• You will have an extensive understanding of the broader VFX pipeline including color-space, workflow and industry standard script layouts.
• Meeting schedules and show deadlines.
• Ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines.
• Taking responsibility for own workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors.

Required Skills

• Experience of compositing CG/live action elements into CG environments.
• A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting.
• Excellent knowledge of Nuke.
• Thorough understanding of compositing techniques.
• Able to understand and apply shot notes.

Desirable Skills

• Python C++
• Experience using Shotgun.

About You

• Avid interest in photography, practical lighting and cinematography.
• Independent problem solver.
• Able to share knowledge and techniques with other artists.
• Participate in creative and technical discussions.

Required Experience

• 1+ years high-end film, TV or commercial industry experience.

Benefits

• Life Time - uncapped holiday
• Health insurance
• Company pension
• Fantastic company culture in a creative environment
• Excellent location in downtown Montreal

Location

• Montreal, Canada

Contract Type

• 3- and 6-month fixed-term contracts available

Start Date

• Various December 2019 - January 2020

Salary

• Dependent on experience

How to Apply?

• Send a short cover email to: [email protected]
• Include your demo reel, portfolio and CV.
• Add the position you are applying for in the subject of the email.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Montreal, Quebec at the time of applying, remote work is not possible.

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