Studio: Atmosphere Visual Effects
Job Opening: Digital Matte Painter
Location: Vancouver, Canada, India
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Painting environments and elements for integration into VFX shots
- Working closely with other DMPs, CG Artists and Compositors to deliver the highest quality images
- Review client and company briefs to determine the quality, placement and number of matte painting elements required to compliment a specific shot methodology.
- Examining the plates, clips and stills of the background and/or principal action, as available.
- Compiling strong image elements from multiple sources for use in DMPs.
- Combines painting skills in animation software with a knowledge of photography, practical and digital modeling, and design to create 2D and 3D matte paintings or elements.
Qualifications & Skills:
- At least 3-4 years experience in DMP in a VFX production environment
- Thorough knowledge of Photoshop and other supporting packages
- Experience using Nuke & Maya
- Knowledge of ZBrush and/or Mari a plus
- Knowledge of cameras, lenses, distortion, colour, and perspective
- Knowledge of modeling, texturing, compositing (preferred)
- Advanced knowledge of DMP techniques and/or technical experience in photography/lighting with an emphasis on colour and composition
- 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
