PRIMARY SOFTWARE
Nuke & NukeStudio
Photoshop
Affinity Photo
Davinci Resolve
Maya
Blender
SUPPORTING SOFTWARE
Houdini
Cinema 4D
Agisoft Photoscan
Adobe Packages
3D Equalizer
PFTrack
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Shotgun
Ftrack
Exel
SCRIPTING
Python
TCL
Linux, Mac OS and Windows environments.
COMPOSITING
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Excellent knowledge of both technical and aesthetic aspects of photography, lighting, composition, colour and motion.
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Solid understanding of camera sensor/lens issues related to VFX.
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Seamless integration of all elements, including live-action, practical effects, miniatures and CGI.
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Excellent understanding of tracking technologies, blue & green screen keying, image projection techniques on geometry, roto, mattes and colour correction.
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Integration of live characters over multi-pass CGI backgrounds and vice versa.
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Rig removal / clean up over complex backgrounds.
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Toolset / Gizmo creation skills for Nuke.
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Basic Nuke scripting and customization in Python.
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Develop workflow and pipeline strategies, processes, methodologies, etc.
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Assign shots to compositors, mentoring artists and monitoring shot progress.
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Provide ongoing information and feedback to the VFX Supervisor regarding issues in the Compositing department.
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GRADING
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Colour timing and management of sequence continuity.
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Creative look development.
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Deep understanding of the colour pipeline throughout the production including ACES.
MATTE PAINTING
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Educated eye for detail and realism.
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Ability to design a variety of original concepts including: interior and exterior environments and accompanying scene objects to develop the overall look and art style.
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Create lighting, composition and mood colour studies.
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Utilizing both 2D and 3D approaches.
SUPERVISION
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Experience in Production and Studio side VFX Supervision
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Project management, team building and leadership
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Bidding shows and breaking down scripts
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On-Set Supervision and VFX Generalist: From sketch through to final delivery
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Developing creative ideas that are visually stunning and within budget
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Professional in all dealings with Production and crew.
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Work well in and communicate ideas within a team environment.
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Experience in leading interactive client sessions.
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Ability to take part in creative daily reviews.
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Strong problem solving ability.
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Time Management and organizational skills.
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Team player who takes direction well.
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Dependable under pressure with attention to detail.
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General knowledge of 3D applications.
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Great understanding of film language and storytelling.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION