Digital Matte Painter

Purpose of the job:       

The Senior Matte Painter creates photorealistic paintings that are used as an element to either embellish or replace live action footage.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Supervisors to produce painting and elements that matches concept
• Provide or acquire photographic reference materials
• 2D and 3D paintings for digital environments
• Camera Setup
• Modeling for Projection
• Camera Animation
• Projection Setup
• Image Re-Projection
• Atmospherics and Light Passes  

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience Required:

• College degree in art, industrial design, painting or a related field and/or a combination of education and experience that would be equivalent to that level of professionalism, problem solving and analytical skills.
• 5+ years work experience required in feature films creating photorealistic environments.

Skills, Abilities, Special Licenses or Certificate:                    

• Photoshop knowledge
• Maya knowledge
• Understanding of Nuke or compositing software
• Strong knowledge of advanced matte painting techniques including color space, digital paint techniques and Photoshop file management (be it file format, bit depth resolution or appropriate layering of elements)
• Strong knowledge and ability with perspective, value matching, and motion
• Strong knowledge of camera focal lengths and composition
• Knowledge of film resolution and aspect ratios
• Strong time management in relation to deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands: 

• Office working environment.
• Hours for this position are based on normal working hours but will require extra hours pending production needs.
• Walking/bending/sitting.