ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Compositor/Digital Matte Painter: MID-SR

BarnstormVFX • Atlanta, GA

86d

About The Position

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles with operations in Vancouver, Montreal, NYC, Atlanta, London, and Hyderabad. We provide photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of episodic and select sequences in feature films. We pride ourselves on our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects. We are currently seeking an experienced Nuke Compositor ready to jump into an exciting studio environment with a wide variety of projects. The ideal candidate will have an advanced knowledge of Nuke Compositing techniques and a firm photographic grasp of light, depth of field, distortion, and motion blur. A strong creative vision and the ability to add photo realistic Digital Matte Paintings with speed and precision are essential. The role involves working on various tasks including paint outs, rotoscoping, and set extensions, as well as creating beautiful photoreal digital matte paintings.

Requirements

• 5+ years working in a photo real VFX environment; episodic experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Nuke.
• Experience with Mocha and Silhouette preferred.
• Ability to work with speed and accuracy in a high volume environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fast changing environment.
• Resourceful and able to take on all levels of task responsibilities from low to high and start to finish.
• A thorough understanding of both feature film and television VFX production pipelines.
• Ability to interpret supervisor and client notes quickly and independently.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and seamlessly integrate elements with production footage, using rotoscoping, keying, painting, tracking, and other compositing techniques.
• Collaborate with Leads, Supervisors, and other artists to complete assigned tasks under tight deadlines and fast turnaround times.
• Craft photorealistic digital paintings and environment elements that align with the project's visual style using a blend of 2D and 3D tools.
• Blend photographic textures, painted elements, and 3D assets to create immersive digital environments.
• Seamlessly integrate work into final shots, maintaining a consistent sense of lighting, depth, perspective, and color throughout the composition.
• Fuse traditional painting techniques with technical expertise in photography, modeling, and digital design to develop both 2D matte elements.
• Collaborate closely with VFX Supervisors to identify efficient workflows and ensure every plate aligns with creative concepts and production timelines.
• Deliver consistently high-quality work and troubleshoot technical problems on assigned shots.
• Execute clients' vision to the highest standards.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits.
• Opportunity to participate in RRSP programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees