Matte Painter

You Can

• Create photo realistic
• CG matte paintings that will be used as an element to either augment or replace live action footage
• Work with live action footage, digital still photography, rendered cg elements and digital paint to create believable environments that will be seamlessly integrated into the film

You Have

• Professional level Photoshop experience
• Comfortability in a variety of implementations, be it 2D backdrops, textured elements/fixes and complex 2.5D/3D projections.

Pluses

• Thorough 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).
• Technical proficiency in photography with an emphasis on perspective, composition, depth, lighting and colour. 
• Working knowledge of the basic principles of 3D texture projections in Maya and Mari
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional aptitude for time management in relation to bringing multiple priorities and tasks to completion within a set deadline.
• Resourceful, proactive, driven