Nuke Compositor required at Barnstorm VFX Studio

Nuke Compositor required at Barnstorm VFX Studio

Studio: Barnstorm VFX

Job Opening: Nuke Compositor

Location: Burbank, California, US

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities & Skills:

  • Capable and confident in Nuke, with a strong grasp of 2D compositing techniques. Knowledge of After Effects is a plus.
  • Should also be proficient in Mocha and Photoshop.
  • A basic understanding of 3D compositing and multi-pass compositing is a plus.
  • Ability to do advanced tracking and stabilization (including complex corner pinning).
  • Well-versed in clean plate creation, beauty, and production fixes.
  • Adept at troubleshooting difficult tasks that lack a straightforward solution, without overly complicating the work.
  • Strong keying ability, including luma keys, key cleanup, and various keying techniques. Experience keying in Nuke required.
  • Good photographic understanding of light, depth of field, distortion, and motion blur.
  • Equally able to work on large sequences with a long-term deadline as high-pressure sequences with quick turnarounds.
  • Artistic aptitude that allows for the quick creation of elements through stock integration and paint work.
  • Able to work neatly and efficiently with clear comp organization and the ability to decipher and troubleshoot other artists’ work.
  • A genuine interest in pushing your creative and professional boundaries.
  • An ability to be self-directed and to thrive on tight deadlines.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills–takes direction well, is able to interpret supervisor and client notes, and can ask for appropriate clarifications when needed.

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