Studio: Knack Studios
Job Opening: Paint & Prep Artist
Experience: 1+ Years
Location: Chennai & Hyderabad, India
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Remove unwanted elements (e.g., track marks, wires, rigs) from live-action footage or CG renders using digital painting techniques.
- Match lighting, texture, and color of painted areas to surrounding elements for seamless integration.
- Analyse shots to determine required painting areas and address missing or problematic frames.
- Ensure pixel-perfect paintwork, matching motion blur, focus, and defocus across sequences.
- Perform quality control checks to ensure output is jitter-free and maintains grain and consistency.
- Denoise footage, apply grading and color correction and handle background blending and edge blending.
- Utilize scan pixels, create new plates if needed, and perform camera depth and 3D projections.
- Communicate with team leads and provide daily progress updates.
- Deliver work in required formats, resolution, and bit depth, adhering to project specifications, and maintaining organized file structures.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in VFX tools and techniques.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively with team members.
- Self-Image: Confident, Go-getter and adaptable
- Traits: Persistent, Willingness to learn, Creative and Approachable
- Motives: Hungry for personal growth and Win-Win-Win Philosophy
- Diploma or Degree in VFX or related field.
- 1+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Showreel or portfolio showcasing relevant work.
