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Compositing Artist
3 years ago
Tangent Animation is the vision of Animation and Film Production industry professionals, with combined experience that encompasses CG Animation, Live Action Film Production, Visual Effects, and Software Development. Tangent Animation employs open source solutions to create high quality animated feature films. We are scouting for the best talent and enthusiastic people who are eager to join our amazing team!
- Composite shots in the Foundry Nuke
- Set up comp templates and Nuke gizmos
- Ensure continuity across the shots in a sequence
- Working with the supervisors and the leads to achieve the correct visual
- Being able to project matte painting on cards or geometry in Nuke
- Work with the Matte Painting Supervisor and understand what's being output by the DMP department and how to use it
- Troubleshoot Nuke files for technically related issues
- Communicate problems and show stoppers to the lead or supervisor to get them resolved in a timely fashion
- Execute the reviews requested by the Supervisor and the Director by showing an analytic and proactive mind
- Quality Check your final outputs
- Maintain timing and production quotas given by the production coordinator by looking at a Shotgun Dashboard
- Organize work and prepare dailies for presentation
- Demonstrates good written and verbal communication, and exhibits a collaborative, supportive approach to working with other team members.
- Capable of basic python scripting to make simple tasks more automatic
- Mentor and offer support to less experienced artists. Providing them with guidance and instruction.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of working experience as a Compositing Artist, in a film production environment / animation TV series or visual effects
- Great Knowledge of Foundry Nuke
- Keen eye to detail and knowledge of how the light works in the real world
- Photography skills are required
- Python Scripting knowledge is a plus
Benefits
- Great company culture, with a team that is very technically proficient, highly motivated & excited to work on projects that will change the industry
- Competitive health and dental benefits
- Casual dress-code
Tangent Animation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.
We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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