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Sr. Roto Artist (VFX only)

Roto Artist traces the required areas of a frame, to create mattes to allow all elements of the scene to be layered convincingly.

Responsibilities:

• Create articulate mattes using Silhouette
• Match motion-blur and defocus
• Key extraction for basic Chroma shot

Required skillset:

• Minimum 3 year of experience in VFX roto
• Excellent knowledge of Silhouette/Nuke/Mocha
• Should have clear understanding about channel splitting, defocus, and, motion blur

The candidate should be:

• Punctual and proactive
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Able to take direction and feedback from Leads and Supervisors

Candidates are requested to report latest by 12 pm, as Technical Test is of 4-6 hours duration.

Sr. Paint/Prep Artist (VFX only)

Paint/Prep Artist removes unwanted artifacts, such as rig, markers, wires, reflections, etc.,from the frame, and reconstructs the background

Responsibilities :

• To remove rigs and wires using Nuke, or frame by frame in Silhouette
• To use Nuke’s camera projection to project clean plates
• Dustbusting/scratch removal
• To create high quality clean plates, maintaining all the details from the input plate
• 2d tracking in Nuke, and planar tracking in Mocha

 Required skillset:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Hollywood VFX prep work
• Proficiency in Nuke and Silhouette
• Should be familiar with various techniques of cleanup, such as, frame by frame paint in Silhouette, cloning and revealing, patch shifting, and camera projection techniques in Nuke
• Should have a keen eye for detail, and a clear understanding of colour grading, and grain matching techniques

The candidate should be:

• Punctual and proactive
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Able to take direction and feedback from Leads and Supervisors

Candidates are requested to report latest by 11 am, as Technical Test is of 8 hours duration.

Sr. Camera Tracking/Matchmove Artist

Camera Tracking/Matchmove Artist is responsible for recreating the geometry, camera and object movement of a live-action shot in a 3D environment.

Responsibilities:

• Camera Tracking and match moving objects in live action plates for VFX projects
• Work collaboratively with other members of the 3D team and other VFX departments

Required skillset:

• Minimum 3+ years feature film experience using 3d Equalizer & Maya is essential
• Experience with 3D Roto Animation; matching digital models to live-action plates will be a plus
• Experience using other tracking packages are advantageous (e.g.: Boujou&Syntheyes)
• Thorough understanding of camera and rigid-body tracking, and the use of survey data when generating camera and object tracks
• Experience working with Lidar and other on set data
• Understanding of real-world camera attributes such as apertures, lenses and distortion

The candidate should be:

• Punctual and proactive
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Able to take direction and feedback well from the Leads & Supervisors
• Having a good eye for detail and precision, with strong problem solving skills

Candidates are requested to report latest by 11 am, as Technical Test is of 8 hours duration.

Sr. Roto Animation Artist

A Roto Animation Artist is responsible for delivering high quality 3D Character Roto Animation. Responsible to match the movement & silhouette of the 3D character to the live-action shot. Also, the 3d Character moves realistically in 3d Space.

 Responsibilities:

• To roto-animate a variety of characters and / or objects that match the film backplates for various film projects and maintain consistent shot quality
• To work closely with Roto Animation Supervisors / Leads to create convincing performances and motion of characters and objects in both screen and 3D space within the animation package for the addition of CG effects
• To be able to follow direction and take ownership of your tasks
• To be able to confidently flag when there are issues and lack of clarity of your tasks informing relevant supervisors and production managers
• Do their best to stay positive and accept direction changes in an intense production environment
• To be conscious of continuity between scenes when working with other Roto Animation Artists on the same character / rig

Required skillset:

• Minimum 3+ years feature film experience using Maya is essential
• A good eye for detail and precision with strong problem solving skills
• Previous film industry experience will be preferred
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Able to take direction and feedback well from the Leads & Supervisors
• Experience with 3D Roto Animation; matching digital models to live-action plates
• Thorough understanding of camera and rigid-body tracking, and the use of survey data when generating camera and object tracks
• Experience using other tracking packages are advantageous (3d Equalizer &Boujou)

The candidate should be:

• Punctual and proactive
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Able to take direction and feedback well from the Leads & Supervisors

Candidates are requested to report latest by 11 am, as Technical Test is of 8 hours duration.

Senior Compositing Artist

A Compositing Artist seamlessly integrates all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action plates, CG elements, Library elements, and Matte paintings to complete a visual effect shot.

Scope of work:

• Green/blue screen extractions, and its integration with the background.
• To seamlessly integrate Live-action plates, Element plates, CG renders, and Mattepaintings.
• 2d tracking in Nuke, and planar tracking in Mocha.
• Complex retiming of plates.
• Minor cleanups, as well as rotoscopy requirements for the assigned shot should be handled by the Compositor.

Required skillset:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Hollywood compositing work.
• High proficiency in Nuke.
• Experience in camera projection, 3d workspace, element compositing, split screen compositing etc.
• A keen eye for detail, and clear understanding of colour grading, and grain matching techniques.
• Knowledge of photography and practical lighting will be a plus.
• Mattepainting skills using Photoshop would be an added bonus.

The candidate should have the following qualities:

• Punctual and proactive.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Able to take direction and feedback from Leads and Supervisors.

When you visit us, do not forget to bring your resume, last 3 months of pay slips, joining letter/appraisal letter from current organization and relieving letter from last organization.

Preference will be given to candidates who can start immediately.

For those of you who cannot make the open house but are interested in joining our team, please send your CV, show-reel, and salary expectations to careers@tracevfx.com