Matte Painter

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Create photorealistic paintings and elements that match concept and style using 3D and 2D tools and techniques including camera setup, modeling for projection, camera animation, projection setup, image re-projection, and atmospherics and light passes
  • Provide or acquire photographic reference materials
  • Combine photographic, paint, and 3d assets to conceptualize, create and design environments using techniques such as camera animation, image projection, layering, and lighting
  • Perform tasks related to integrating imagery into shots, preserving a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and color
  • Combine painting skills in animation software with a knowledge of photography, practical and digital modeling, and design to create 2D and 3D paintings
  • Work closely with the VFX Supervisors to determine best methods to complete work in timely manner and ensure that plates meet planned concept design requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• • Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Digital Matte Painter for live action “realistic” feature films (required)
  • Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Maya and Nuke (required)
  • Experience/Working knowledge of Mari, Modelling, Composting (preferred)
  • Advanced knowledge of matte-painting techniques and/or technical experience in photography/lighting with an emphasis on colour and composition; traditional paint background an asset
  • Ideal candidate must be able to multitask, be self-motivated, proactive, and manage all aspects on an environment and sequence level
  • Responsive to guidance and review notes from creative and technical leadership – able to apply feedback to achieve the required look
  • Team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong trouble shooting/problem solving skills

We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.

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