Environment/DMP Artist

Description

Environment Technical Directors are responsible for creating photo-real digital environments for high end visual effects shots.

• Creating photo-realistic digital matte paintings, textures and models or collaborating with specialists in those disciplines as required
• Assembling models, digital matte paintings, textures, projections and lights into a CG scene for rendering
• Troubleshooting technical issues with the CG scene and optimising the renders to work within the resources available
• Working with a shot Compositor to assemble renders and projections in a compositing application
• Working to develop the look of a shot, assets or sequence with the Visual Effects and CG Supervisors
• Lighting and scene assembly for other shots or assets as required, including characters and animation
• Identifying the best approach for matching the quality of the plate photography
• Communicating with production on a regular basis in regards to schedules and deadlines
• Working in partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard

• Previous experience working in a film VFX pipeline
• Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Nuke and Maya
• Modeling, UV layout and texturing skills
• Artistic skills in digital matte painting
• Previous experience with 2.5 D workflow
• A strong understanding of the entire VFX process
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Creative problem solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to take direction well and work as part of a team
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining high quality results

• Experience with a wide range of specialist software used to create digital environments
• Experience with volumetric rendering for clouds and atmosphere
• A traditional arts background with an emphasis on photo-realism and environments
• Previous experience working on a computer with the Linux operating system
• An understanding of cutting edge technology in the field such as stereo photogrammetry and photo based 3D reconstruction