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Company: Technicolor
Job Title: Paint Artist
Location: Burbank, California
Department: 3D Conversion
Reports To: Stereo Compositing Supervisor

Overall Purpose and Objective

The Paint artist is responsible for removing objects from both still and moving images by filling in missing image information in an accurate and seamless way. This includes creating clean plates from original source frames as well as patches for occluded surfaces, objects and characters.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sequential / non-sequential painting of missing plate details on frames
• Recreating data due to breakout / layering process
• Filling in character volume extensions and / or edge refinements
• Removing artifacts from an image
• Work closely with compositors and supervisors to identify frames requiring paint work
• Work closely with Production to maintain a seamless workflow

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Art degree or equivalent experience. BFA preferred.
• Proven experience in the application of traditional painting, illustration and or matte painting skills within the film industry.
• Solid understanding of composition and layering techniques within the 3D Conversion workflow
• Solid understanding of color, lighting and degraining / regraining techniques is a must
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop as the primary painting tool plus Nuke and / or Mocha Pro
• Strong acuity for visual detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and data management skills
• Ability to work well in an artistically driven environment
• Ability to take direction from the Stereo Compositing Supervisor and / or Paint Lead
• Possess a keen eye for detail and is able to maintain a consistent level of quality in standards on a day to day basis

The above are minimum requirements. Resumes from more experienced candidates are welcome. Compensation and responsibilities will depend on experience/qualifications.

EOE M/F/D/V

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Sr Lighting/Comp TD

Luma Pictures is an artist centric feature film VFX studio located two blocks from the beach in Santa Monica, California. We maintain a unique culture with an amazingly talented staff and are always on the lookout for exceptional people for full time and project positions.

Luma is on the hunt for an experienced supervisor who has a substantial track record of leading teams technically and artistically through complex visual effects for film. A great eye and steller problem solving skills are a must.

Extensive production experience in all the following areas: layout, animation, modeling, texturing, rigging, fur/hair, cloth, effects, lighting, and compositing. Must have an exceptional eye for taking shots from conception to final.

Evaluates the creative requirements of a project, determines their technical implications, and makes high-impact operational decisions.

Expected to be attentive to emerging industry technologies and production techniques, and determines practical applications for these advancements in order to improve production.

Strong aesthetic sense; demonstrates ability to make creative and aesthetic judgment calls quickly and under significant pressure..

Ability to manage time and balance priorities, often amidst the pressures of busy, deadline-driven production.

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of personalities, both written and verbal.

– Must understand anatomy and perspective
– Proper modeling and texturing techniques
– Knowledge of rigging
– Complex shader network design and setup
– Lighting, rendering and optimization
– Capable of executing complex multi-layered comps
– General compositing knowledge inside Nuke

Ultimately, the successful candidate has extensive production experience, the ability to identify both current and potential technical challenges, and the ability to command high-level technical strategy across a potentially large (feature-film) production team.

Do not apply if you do not meet all the criteria above.

SUBMISSIONS:
If you think you fit the bill and want a quick response, upload your reel/portfolio and a shot breakdown to www.lumapictures.com. If you prefer to send hard copies, you can submit a resume, reel, shot breakdown and cover letter to:

Attention: Recruiting – Sr Lighting TD
Luma Pictures
1424 2nd St
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Submitted materials will not be returned and no phone calls please.

The Mill, a high-end visual effects company, is looking for runners in our LA office. Runners hold a key client service role, providing the highest standards of assistance and support to both internal and external clients, and ensuring first-rate hospitality.The position is paid and starts out a few days a week with possibility of growing into a FT position. We are very keen to hear from you if you are an enthusiastic, hard-working, self-motivating talented individual with a passion for creative digital media and visual effects.

Please submit your resume to: Recruitment.LA@themill.com

The Mill LA is currently looking for a Particles/Dynamics Artist to join our busy 3D commercials department creating visual effects.

Ideally you will have at least 3 years experience in commercials, working in a fast paced environment both on your own and in a team. You will have a keen eye for detail with expert skills in Houdini and additional generalist experience would be an advantage.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and technical knowledge while having relevant experience in a commercials environment.

Please including your salary expectations in with your application.

Whilst we are currently only considering applications from those who are residents or who have current work permits/visas for the country of application, we encourage everyone to apply. Please send a link to your reel and your CV to Recruitment.LA@themill.com