Lead Compositor at Scanline VFX

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, FilmIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years live-action feature film or episodic compositing experience
  • Advanced Nuke skills and knowledge of compositing workflows
  • Advanced understanding of 3D computer graphics, including modeling, lighting, and animation
  • Excellent leadership, organizational and time management skills
  • Experience using Shotgrid/Flow or other VFX Production tracking software
  • Ability to engage in positive collaboration and communicate effectively
  • Traditional art, photography, and film background
  • Python, Blinkscript, or C++ experience
  • Nuke particle experience
  • OCIO/ACES Color Config and management experience
  • 360 VR or Array Compositing experience

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Production and other Creative teams to achieve the goals of the project
  • Establish sequence looks for key visual effects shots
  • Solve high-level show technical and creative challenges
  • Recognize knowledge gaps and actively collaborate with the team to find solutions
  • Build and maintain templates to support other artists
  • Collaborate with other compositors to share knowledge and techniques
  • On-the-box compositing of complex shots (live action sourced and/or full CG)
  • Ensure continuity and consistency across sequences and shots
  • Utilize and share core knowledge of 2D image manipulation processes such as tracking, color correction, depth of field, retiming, warping, and photographic optical effects to achieve photorealistic composites

Skills

Nuke
Compositing
Shotgrid
Python
Blinkscript
C++
Nuke Particles
OCIO
ACES
360 VR Compositing
Tracking
Color Correction
Depth of Field
Retiming
Warping

Scanline VFX

Provides visual effects and real-time production

About Scanline VFX

Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.

Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.

Differentiation

Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.

Upsides

Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.

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