The Digital Matte Painter creates beautiful, original, photo-real images for feature film, TV, and cinematic projects quickly using a broad range of approaches and techniques, maximizing ownership over the final result.
Objective:
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Digital Matte Painters at Distillery VFX primarily create photo-real environments and set extensions using 2D and 3D tools and techniques.
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They exhibit a strong foundation in traditional, photorealistic, and digital art skills with an emphasis on landscapes.
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They work with live action footage, digital still photography, rendered computer graphic elements, and digital paint to create environments that are seamlessly integrated into assigned shot work.
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Responsible for creating original 2D, 2.5D and some 3D content that may comprise part or all of an environment.
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Sources suitable reference materials for required assets.
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Creates basic concepts and palettes.
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Creates photorealistic paintings and elements that match concept and art direction using 2D and 3D tools including camera setup, 3D modeling, camera animation, projection setup, image re-projection, and atmospherics.
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Produce work quickly under tight production timelines.
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Participates in team reviews of work under development.
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Mentors Apprentice and Jr. Artists and must be able to assist them with their shots.
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Meets defined milestones within a timeline by attending dailies and participating in creative problem solving.
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Creates work self-sufficiently, in many cases from start to finish across a shot.
Core Competencies:
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Proficiency in Windows
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Strong/Advanced Python scripting required
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Experience in one or more of 3dsmax, Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, Shotgun or similar
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Direct experience with CG workflows and techniques
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Ability to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issues.
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Detail oriented and strong self-sufficient trouble shooter.
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Good knowledge of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing
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High level of problem solving and creative thinking skills.
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Strong English communication skills.
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Ability to quickly learn and leverage new software.
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Time management and organizational skills.
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Strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking.
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Keen artistic eye.
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Proven technical and artistic ability in multiple 2D/3D techniques, including basic modeling, texturing, lighting, 3D projections, paint overs and compositing.
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Proven artistic ability in one or more traditional mediums (impressive portfolio of figure drawing, landscape, animals, painting, composition, perspective, etc.)
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Strong knowledge and ability in perspective, photography, and physics of light and motion.
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Extensive knowledge of Matte Painting techniques.
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Experience with Nuke or equivalent 2D compositing software.
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Extensive knowledge in Photoshop.
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Some experience in 3D CG (3dsmax/Maya or similar) OR 2D Compositing (Nuke/Fusion)
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Comparable software experience considered.
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At least three years of relevant professional CG experience.
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College level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least five years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education.
Who We Are:
Distillery VFX is a full-service boutique visual effects studio in Vancouver, BC, Canada,
We’re an ensemble of experienced compositors and generalists focused on delivering high-end environment and compositing work.
Our namesake is derived from our team’s deepest core value:
To refine our processes and workflows to their purest and most efficient forms.
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Competitive salary based on experience
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A fun, creative and collaborative environment
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Learn from the best in the biz
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Dog-friendly workplace
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Hybrid workplace
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Commitment to COVID-19 Safety