Intermediate Compositor – Vancouver, BC

Who is Gener8?

Gener8 is revolutionizing the exploding market for 3D feature film production. Our partners and customers are the world’s major motion-picture studios. We work with industry leaders such as Sony Pictures, Warner Entertainment and Columbia Pictures with the primary objective of helping to produce the highest-quality, top-grossing stereoscopic 3D releases.

"Gener8 is setting the standard for 3D post translation. Their stereo process starts with principal photography and leads into post migrating with VFX giving me the flexibility to design the stereo in a facility atmosphere without the pressures of on-set production. This unique approach has changed the way I think of post 3D its a game changer!"

Craig Mumma, Stereographer, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

Why Work Here?

We want to secure the best and brightest local and international talent, and believe we have taken the right steps to do so. Here is why people love working here!

· We are in massive growth mode, and have ambitious plans for our future
o New divisions, new technology creation, and room for advancement are all around you
· Everyone, including you, has the opportunity to shape our culture
o Bring your ideas and we promise to listen to them … this is one of our core values
· You will work on AAA film productions
o Who doesn’t want to say they worked on a blockbuster movie to their friends and family?
· We organize fun events like going to see our new movies together before they are released
o Transit, popcorn, ticket, and fun all included
· You get to work with top level partners such as Sony, Warner Bros, and Columbia Pictures
o Knowing people in the know … you know?
· Excellent Management team, who are leading the way in creating new technology
o http://www.gener8.com/about/management/
· Did we mention we are all really, really good looking?
o Think about being surrounded by beautiful people … nothing wrong with that

Everyone loves a Job Description – so here you go!

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Compositors at Gener8 serve as vital players in establishing new and emerging technology in the world of stereo film. They are the last set of eyes on a shot and the final hands on the assembly line. The fine details that make shots look great are accomplished by careful manipulation and the hard work of the talented perfectionists of our compositing team. They use a mix of traditional compositing techniques blended with a unique stereo pipeline in setting a new standard in the world of conversion.

Compositors at Gener8 are specialists at solving technical problems with creative solutions.

· Strong interest in 3D stereography.
· Overall working knowledge of Nuke compositing techniques in motion picture pipelines.
· Active role in building Conversion Works’ 3D conversion pipelines.
· Developing time-saving, production-savvy techniques for the selection of difficult elements within 2D footage.
· Delivering stereo-converted shots that are creatively converted under production timelines.
· Mentoring junior compositors.
· Attending daily scrum meetings.
· Working closely with the Producer and Production Manager to complete overall quality control requirements on finished shots.
· Working closely with the Technical Art Director and the Art Lead on conversion of 2D plates.
· Troubleshoot production pipeline issues.
· Contributing to Team Morale.

Qualifications:

· 3 plus years in direct experience
· Education background in Digital Art or Technology.
· Previous production experience with node-based compositing.
· Proven special effects work using Nuke.
· Keen understanding of colour space and its relation to compositing.
· Open-mindedness and the ability to problem solve in a deadline driven environment.
· Able to communicate effectively with other digital artists.

If you are interested in this position and knowing more, please submit your resume and cover letter to recruiting@gener8.com. Our fantastic recruitment and HR team will be ready and waiting to make the entire process a whole lot of fun.

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