Studio: Crafty Apes
Job Opening: Compositor (Nuke)
Location: Baton Rouge, LA, US
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Seamlessly integrate the various layers or elements of a live-action shot.
- Tackle shots from start to finish, including roto, tracking, paint, animation and creation of elements, etc.
- Extract mattes from blue/green screen photography.
- Pay close attention to detail, sense of color, color-space and lighting.
- Composite multi-pass CG elements to create photo real shots.
- Maintain clean and efficient script organization.
- Tackle challenging situations in a fast-paced environment.
- Take direction and effectively communicate with team and management.
- Ensure that all work carried out on the show(s) fits within the company’s pipeline where possible.
Qualifications & Skills:
- BA/BS preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a compositor in episodic, commercial or feature VFX.
- Must excel in tracking and blue/green screens comps.
- Proficient in Nuke, Photoshop, Boujou/Syntheyes/Mocha, Primatte/Keylight/Ultimatte.
- Knowledge of 3D particle systems, Fusion, and AfterEffects is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, take criticism, and work under high pressure with short deadlines.
- Experience working with Shotgrid software preferred.
