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DreamWorks Feature - Digimatte Artist
DreamWorks Feature - Digimatte Artist
Summary
The Digimatte department is an integral part of the Dreamworks pipeline, working closely with the Production Designer, VFX Supervisor and the Lighting Department to create a convincing backdrop for the characters to integrate with.
Category
Animation
Art Department
Special Effects
Location
Remote Location
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Apr 11, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Digimatte artists use their keen eye to subtly shift a painting into the correct mood and tone for a sequence. Our ideal candidate tends to be a generalist -- they tend to take the environments that are too big to handle in the regular pipeline. They have the artistic and technical know-how to make every shot really shine!
Job Description
“What would you say you do here?”
Job Description
“What would you say you do here?”
- Follow Production Designer’s direction to produce complex matte painted elements at a high standard, with a thorough understanding of perspective, lighting, and color.
- Work with rendered cg elements, still photography and digital paint to create believable environments that are to be seamlessly integrated into the film.
- As necessary, create 3d assets from scratch and seamlessly meld them with photography and painting into a cohesive whole.
- Work hand in hand with Lighting, Modeling, FX and Surfacing to find the most efficient techniques to finalize shots.
- Take Art direction well. Work collaboratively as part of a team taking direction from the Digimatte Supervisor, CG Supervisor, and feedback from the Director as necessary.
Qualifications
“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
- Proficient and a strong understanding on the latest versions of software such as Nuke and Photoshop
- Strong conceptual understanding of compositing, and general knowledge of compositing software (such as Nuke's) 3D environment and tools
- Familiarity with working with AOVs and different passes within an EXR file.
- Adheres to deadlines. Previous experience prioritizing and managing time efficiently for quick turnarounds.
- Willing to work in Glendale, CA
- Willing to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume
"What can I offer?”
- 5+ years of experience in VFX/Animation industry.
- Experience in a Linux-based operating system is highly desirable
- Knowledge of a 3D Animation Pipeline.
- Traditional art skills which demonstrate an eye for light, shadow, composition, and color.
- Work comfortably in a variety of implementations; be it 2D backdrops, textured elements/fixes and complex 2.5D/3D projections.
- Bachelor's degree in Art, Film, Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Graphics or other related field and/or equivalent experience desired
Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.
Salary range: $78,312- $120,000
Salary range: $78,312- $120,000
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
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