Overview
Purpose of the job:
The Senior Compositor takes multiple diverse elements, however they were created, and blends them together artistically into a seamless, photorealistic image. Skillfully makes it appear as if the elements were all part of the same scene utilizing various compositing techniques to accomplish the task.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
• Integrate CG elements and matte paintings into live action plates
• Match color, lighting, and exposure of stock elements to rendered or photographed elements
• Matte extractions from blue/green screen photography
• Look Development
• Clean and efficient script organization
• Present work clearly in dailies and walkthroughs
• Address notes from Leads and Supervisors in a timely fashion
• Transform and warp elements as needed
• 2D/3D camera tracking and stabilization
• Grain and de-grain as necessary
• Plate speed up/slow down manipulation
• Matte edge processing and integration
• QC black levels, grain, color, and mattes
• Paint fixes and Rotoscoping
• Composites shots of any complexity level
Education and/or Experience Required:
• 5-7 years of node based compositing software experience (Nuke)
• Experience with Keylight, Primatte, or Ultimatte
• Knowledge of projection mapping
• Maya knowledge a plus
• Sound aesthetic with good understanding of color, contrast, and lighting design
• Knowledge of film resolution and aspect ratios
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with great attitude
• Dependable and flexible
• Takes direction well
• Exercises close attention to detail
About DIGITAL DOMAIN
To apply for this position please submit an application to Recruiter, Sandra Almond at salmond@d2.com or apply online via the career page on DD's website: www.digitaldomain.com