Digital Matte Painter
Scanline VFX
Montreal /, QCThis was removed by the employer on 6/19/2020 10:45:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Matte Painting Supervisor, the Matte Painter creates photorealistic 2D and 3D matte paintings of subject matter to be used as an element to either embellish or replace live action footage in feature films.
SOMMAIRE DE L'EMPLOI
Relevant du superviseur des décors numériques, l'artiste en peinture numérique devra peindre des éléments 2D et 3D photoréalistes qui permettront d'améliorer ou de remplacer des séquences réelles dans des longs-métrages.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create photorealistic paintings and elements that match concept and style using 3D and 2D tools and techniques including camera setup, modeling for projection, camera animation, projection setup, image re-projection, and atmospherics and light passes
• Provide or acquire photographic reference materials
• Combine photographic, paint, and 3d assets to conceptualize, create and design environments using techniques such as camera animation, image projection, layering, and lighting
• Perform tasks related to integrating imagery into shots, preserving a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and color
• Combine painting skills in animation software with a knowledge of photography, practical and digital modeling, and design to create 2D and 3D paintings
• Work closely with the VFX Supervisors to determine best methods to complete work in timely manner and ensure that plates meet planned concept design requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Digital Matte Painter for live action ''realistic'' feature films (required)
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Maya and Nuke (required)
• Experience/Working knowledge of Mari, Modelling, Composting (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of matte-painting techniques and/or technical experience in photography/lighting with an emphasis on colour and composition; traditional paint background an asset
• Ideal candidate must be able to multitask, be self-motivated, proactive, and manage all aspects on an environment and sequence level
• Responsive to guidance and review notes from creative and technical leadership – able to apply feedback to achieve the required look
• Team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong trouble shooting/problem solving skills
EXPÉRIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONNELLES
• Avoir un minimum de cinq (5) ans d'expérience dans un rôle similaire pour longs-métrages
• Connaissances de Photoshop, Maya et Nuke (requises)
• Expérience ou une connaissance pratique en modélisation, en composition et avec Mari (atouts)
• Connaissances avancées des techniques de création de décors et d'environnements (matte painting) ou expérience technique en photo/éclairage avec un accent sur la couleur et la composition
• Formation en peinture classique (atout)
• Être en mesure de travailler sur plusieurs tâches simultanément de façon autonome et proactive et gérer tous les aspects liés aux environnements et aux séquences
• Être réceptif aux notes et commentaires des responsables des équipes créatives et techniques et les mettre en application en vue d'obtenir le résultat désiré
• Avoir un esprit d'équipe tout en sachant travailler de façon autonome avec un minimum de supervision
• Être en mesure de diagnostiquer et résoudre les problèmes à la fois techniques et artistiques
BENEFITS
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.
APPLICATION
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