Nuke Compositors

Description

FuseFX is opening in Atlanta! We have opportunities at our new studio for experienced and talented Nuke Compositors with a background in television and/or feature film VFX.

FuseFX is an Emmy-award winning visual effects and animation studio focused on producing photo-real digital effects for feature film, episodic television, and commercials.

Responsibilities:

• Integrate various layers or elements of live-action photography and CG into a seamless VFX shot
• Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment to deliver consistently high-quality work and troubleshoot technical problems on assigned shots.
• Determine appropriate element selection from studio’s library and engage in a dialogue with CG department on layers required for comp.
• Interface effectively with artists in other departments to ensure the seamless integration of work between disciplines, for example communicating frequently with CG artists assigned to the same shots.

• Sharp organizational and time management skills, able to engage in varied projects simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and working towards deadlines.

• Compositors may be called on to perform R&D and look-dev and build shot templates.

They should be comfortable handling paint fixes, rotoscoping, and performing 2D/3D camera and plate tracking.

• Maintain a desire to deliver consistently highly quality aesthetic and technical work, while encouraging those around you to strive for the same standards.

Traits of a successful FuseFX Compositor:

• Strong technical knowledge of Nuke and Compositing at an expert level.
• Live action and CG visual effects compositing experience, including but not limited to Blue/Green screens, keying, 2.5D techniques and CG integration.
• Thorough working knowledge of compositing workflows for photoreal VFX, coupled with a understanding of photography and practical lighting
• Familiarity with best practices of a VFX studio including directory structures, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, and dailies.
• Experience embracing the balance of quality and time constraints.
• Strong understanding of color theory, chroma-screen keying, rotoscoping, tracking, and grain management.
• Knowledge of the following programs considered a plus:
• Mocha
• After Effects
• Shake
• Syntheyes
• Final Cut Pro