Compositors work closely with Lead Compositors and Comp Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete visual effects shots, including live-action, 2D, and 3D elements.
Responsibilities
Should understand, analyze and evaluate the comp needs based on VFX Briefs.
Retime of plates to match with Reference Edits in case of requirements.
Should be able to handle simple to complex green/blue screen comps.
Should be aware of different keying methodologies, spill suppression, and edge blending.
Integrating 2D elements like fire, smoke, snow, bullet hits, muzzle flashes, blood, etc into the live-action plate as per high-end visual effects film standards.
Knowledge of Deep Compositing pipeline would be great.
Excellent knowledge of CC and Grading.
Photorealistic comp of 3D(multiple) render passes into live action plates.
Working in collaboration with the Compositing Supervisor and Lead Compositor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots.
Should be aware of different techniques like 2d Tracking, Camera Tracking, 3D Projections, Color Correction, Black Levels Matching, Planar Tracking, Spline and Grid Warps, Nuke Relighting, and Grain Management.
Establishing the look of Key Shots in the sequences.
Script organization and Self QC the work.
Essential Skills
Minimum 4 years of experience in live-action compositing.
In-depth working knowledge and production experience with Nuke.
Experience in live-action CG Creature comp would be an added advantage
A strong eye for detail, composition, color, and lighting.
Knowledge of Photography and Practical Lighting is good to have.
experience in BG Prep and Roto would be an added advantage.