With an emphasis on the aesthetics and techniques of photorealistic image creation, the DMP artist will be responsible for painting photo real environments, elements and textures for matching into live action plates or to stand on their own as DMP plates. These Digital Matte Paintings may also be used in a 3D environment and may be mapped onto 3D objects.
DMPs can be created from scratch or sampled from photos, scanned reference or any other artwork necessary to create new objects or to match the surfaces of existing live action. A strong understanding and sympathy for real world materials and lighting is essential and must be demonstrated in the work on your reel. DMP artists may work closely with the modelling and shading artists and therefore must have a basic knowledge of the practices of each discipline.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in creating photo-realistic DMPs required
- Assisting and developing the look of a shot or sequence with the supervision team
- Work alongside the production team to establish schedules and technical requirements
- Works in partnership with shader developers, lighters and compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard
Requirements:
- Proven experience in feature film/broadcast visual effects production
- Thorough working knowledge of Photoshop, with an understanding of Nuke and Maya
- Experience working in a Linux environment
- Strong artistic skills
- A traditional arts background with an emphasis on photo-realistic work and environments would be an advantage
- A good understanding of the entire visual effects process is also needed
- Completion of University (or equivalent) and/or at least 3 years relevant experience
Details:
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
- Start Date: Immediate and through 2011
- Duration: Project based
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