Experienced Compositor at Sony Pictures Imageworks

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, Film, AnimationIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3+ years of progressively complex experience in production or feature film preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant software including Nuke
  • Able to composite multiple types of shots from simple to moderately difficult
  • Ability to provide a demo reel illustrating relevant artistic and technical experience, including nuances for this specific role

Responsibilities

  • Combines layers of previously created materials
  • Integrates foreground, mid-ground and background scenes
  • Incorporates characters or digital objects into scenes
  • Creates seamless transitions from filmed footage into composited content
  • Meets productivity and quota targets

Skills

Nuke
Compositing
VFX
Shot Compositing
Layer Integration
Scene Extension

Sony Pictures Imageworks

Visual effects and animation studio

About Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sony Pictures Imageworks creates visual effects and animations for the film and entertainment industry. They produce photorealistic live-action effects, dynamic character animations, and full computer-generated features. Their work includes over 100 productions, contributing to major films like "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" and animated features such as "Across The Spider-Verse." The studio differentiates itself through proprietary software and tools that enhance their visual effects capabilities, giving them a competitive edge. Their goal is to deliver high-quality visual content while also licensing their technology to other studios.

Culver City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1992Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation

Risks

Competition from Montreal-based VFX companies may impact market share.
Relocation to The Post could lead to operational disruptions.
Departure of key personnel might affect ongoing projects and collaborations.

Differentiation

Sony Pictures Imageworks excels in photorealistic live-action visual effects and CG animation.
The company has developed proprietary software for cutting-edge visual effects production.
Their global presence includes facilities in Culver City, Vancouver, and Chennai.

Upsides

Expansion into Montreal enhances their North American market presence.
Increased demand for high-quality VFX boosts their project opportunities.
AI-driven animation tools improve workflow efficiency and creative possibilities.

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