PAINT/ROTO ARTIST

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Paint/Roto Supervisor, the Paint/Roto artist supports and partners with compositors to integrate seamlessly all elements of a shot to the highest level of VFX "realism" for major feature films.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Roto tasks include;

• 2D Camera Tracking,
• Character roto-scoping (2+ years experience)
• Motion Blur (2+ years experience)

Paint tasks include:

• Frame by Frame 
• Camera Projections
• Plate restoration
• Colour correction
• Tracking Marker Removal
• Rig and Wire Removal
• Green Screen Clean up
• Dust Busting

• Complete assigned tasks effectively; able to troubleshoot and QA own work to the highest quality
• Attend production meetings; complete corrections/revisions based on feedback and partner with compositors to complete shots
• Able to provide estimates for workflow and schedules; deliver high quality of work under tight deadlines
• Train, mentor and support Junior staff

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Degree/Diploma in Digital Media Arts (preferred)
• 4+ years experience working in major (realism) feature films
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge/experience with Nuke, Silhouette, Mocha (required), and Maya (preferred)
• Ability to receive and implement feedback quickly and effectively; takes direction well
• Strong written and oral communication skills, team player, and time management skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision; strong trouble shooting/problem solving ability; escalates issues as needed
• Knowledge of Photography + traditional are background an asset
  (nb: stereoscope experience not applicable)