Paint Artists work with Compositors to help them integrate all elements of an image, including CG and live action, to create film visual effects shots. They remove unwanted items from plates, such as; wires, rigs, crew, mocap people and tracking markers. They clean up the backgrounds of live action-footage ready for the effects to be layered onto it by the compositor.
In addition, the Prep/Paint Lead will have the following responsibilities:
Prep/Paint Leads will be responsible for;
Manage a team of artists on a show
Set the standard of work for your team, always demonstrating an expert level of skills and understanding of paint work
Create a P show Wiki page with relevant technical information for artists to follow on the show
Liaise with the Comp Supe/ 3D Supe to understand P requirements for a project
Accurately bid paint tasks
Brief outsource vendors and create simple briefing images and descriptions
Lead live meetings with outsource vendors to discuss schedules, briefings and kickbacks
Where necessary take responsibility for delivering complex shot work
Establish workflow templates, methods and approach & provide documentation for other artists on the team where necessary
Ensure that department tools are available for your team and properly set up for the show
Advise HOD of any advances made on a project for integration into other shows
Work with the HOD/ Supervisor on bidding for new shows
Assign appropriate tasks to Senior, Mid and Junior team members, showing a strong understanding of their abilities and strengths
Act as the key contact for production and supervisors, ensuring clear communication, dealing with creative challenges, solutions and adapting to changes in production & scheduling
Maintain good relations with all other departments, foresee potential complications, and address any issues promptly
Attend dailies and represent the work of your team, guide artists on how to present work
Train, share knowledge and assume some responsibility for the progression of more junior members of the team
Essential Skills:
A proven track record of successfully leading a team at a large scale vfx set up
Having an experience of 7+Years or above
Advance level expertise software: Nuke and Photoshop
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
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The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable and you feel like the role is right for you then we encourage you to apply. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered for this role or for other roles that we might have coming up.
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No individual will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
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