Compositor

Lucasfilm is among the world's leading entertainment service companies, a pioneer in visual effects and sound across multiple mediums, and is home to the legendary Star Wars and Indianna Jones franchise.

The Compositor combines live action and computer generated elements into visual effects shots that realize the vision and creative direction of the client and Visual Effects Supervisor.

The compositor is ultimately responsible for the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

• Composites feature effects using Nuke and proprietary software.
• Together with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor, evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots.
• Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and color grading.
• Maintain the overall look, color balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of digital compositing experience in a feature film or commercial production environment.
• Ideal candidate has a strong sense of composition, color and design.
• Strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting.
• Working knowledge of Nuke required. Ability to create complex macros and/or plugins in Nuke is a plus.
• Proficiency with UNIX and shell scripting.
• Programming experience a plus.