Compositing Supervisor - Expression of Interest - ILM London
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Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Compositing Supervisor who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
The Compositing Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of 2D compositing. They will work alongside the Show Leadership Team (Exec Prod, Producer, PM, VFX Supe, CG Supe, Anim Supe) to manage Clients needs, expectations and aspirations to deliver the highest quality work, on time and to budget.
What You’ll Do:
Determine the creative and technical approach for compositing in collaboration with the VFX supe and show leadership
Provide consistent leadership locally for the project, to ensure collective collaboration at all levels with a focus on the morale of the crew and the show leadership team
Be aware of the impact creative decisions have on a show's schedule & budget, and be willing to change the creative choices, when possible, to stay on schedule budget
Delegate creative and technical tasks, as needed, to the appropriate artists in order to maintain an overview of the creative and production goals of the show
Foster an inclusive, respectful and cooperative dynamic within the compositing department
What We’re Looking For:
Demonstrable compositing supervision experience for the duration of at least 6+ projects
The ability to recognize what is aesthetically / technically missing in a shot
Ability to offer various technical or creative solutions to fit with the budget and schedule of the show
The desire to feedback, coach and mentor the team and individual artists to produce the best quality work
Excellent communication, collaboration and problem solving skills
A strong knowledge of matte extraction techniques, painting, roto, colour tools and methodologies, the scanning and timing process, matte paintings, and the use of 2 ½ D programs.
Working knowledge of LiNUX and shell scripting
Previous exposure to colour pipeline related tasks
As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.
This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.
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About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.
About The Walt Disney Company:
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This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.
ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.