Paint / Prep Artist (all levels)
Job Summary:
We are hiring at all levels for this discipline
Primarily works as an artist to support the delivery of shows that are to be delivered in the Paint/Prep department at Industrial Light & Magic Mumbai. Works with the creative leadership team and the production team maintaining strict adherence to timelines.
What You’ll Do
– Handle complex shots with heavy motion blur, lots of layers, etc.
– Use a combination of techniques when dealing with tricky wire removals and clean plates
– Demonstrate a strong eye for color and grain structures with the ability to match saturation, hues and black points from multiple sources to create a cohesive final montage
– Demonstrate a keen eye for recognizing paint artifacts, sharpness and color issues
Use layout and DM cameras in Nuke
– Export track points between multiple toolsets
Comfortable working in Silhouette for Rotoscoping
What We’re Looking For
– Professional experience with Silhouette ( Roto and Sequence Paint experience), Nuke, and Mocha
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Drawing, Animation or equivalent artistic background and education required
– Minimum 3 years’ production experience in computer graphics, animation or video
– Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins is a plus
– Must have an understanding of how their work fits into the pipeline and its effect on upstream and downstream departments
– Must have a willingness to learn new tools, a proven ability to be detail-oriented, and problem solving skills
– Adaptability and willingness to work under tight deadlines and to work efficiently within a production environment
Able to break shots down into individual components with little supervision
– Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting skills
Easily assimilates feedback given by supervisors
Research appropriate references including continuity with like shots.
– Proactively communicates this information to team
Takes ownership and responsibility of shot.
– Proactively offers options and finds own solutions for production problems
– Actively works across departments in shot groups.
– Provides updates to production and other artists on shot progress
Nice to have:
– Python and/or C++ experience a plus
– Computer proficiency including UNIX operating system; the ability to learn software and adapt scripts
– Working knowledge of stereo compositing pipeline
