VFX Studio: DNEG Studios
Job Opening: Digital Matte Painter
Location: Mumbai & Chennai, India
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Matte Painters at DNEG create photo-realistic matte paintings that are to be used as an element to either embellish or replace live-action footage.
- You will be adept at working with varied media, including live-action footage, still, photography, rendered CG elements, and digital painting to create believable environments on high-end VFX feature films.
Qualifications & Experiences:
- 3+ years of high-end feature film VFX experience
- Thorough knowledge of advanced matte painting techniques including color space, digital paint techniques, and Photoshop file management
- A good understanding and application of basic perspective as a basis for a form building/correcting strategy in the creation of digital environments
- Technical proficiency in photography with an emphasis on composition, depth, lighting and color
- Working knowledge of the basic principles of 3D texture projections in Maya
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional aptitude for time management in relation to bringing multiple priorities and tasks to completion within a set deadline
- Experience in matte painting for Films
Desired Skills:
- Organized, pro-active, and a self-starter
- A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
- A team leader, approachable and personable, with strong motivational qualities
- Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
- Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines
- A positive, can-do attitude
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