Compositing - Flame Artist

Company Description

Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential.

Nominated for multiple Emmy® Awards for its work on the series Stranger Things season 4, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, the independent, Oscar®-winning company boasts close to 800 artists crafting from studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Paris.

Rodeo FX is a creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros. and Sony, and has collaborated on ads for YouTube, NBC and Apple. Current projects include Dune: Prophecy, Silo Season 2 and Sonic 3. Recently released projects include The Rings of Power Season 2, Venom: The Last Dance, Taika Waitit's Time Bandits, and House of the Dragon Season 2.

Job Description

The Compositing – Flame Artist is responsible for creating photorealistic final images by seamlessly integrating 2D and 3D elements into a shot. Working closely with the supervision and production teams, as well as other departments, they complete all compositing stages required to meet Rodeo FX’s visual and technical standards. Their expertise, attention to detail and creativity directly contribute to the quality of the project’s deliverables.

Mastery of the Craft

• Composite simple to complex shots, including tracking, keying, integration, roto and colour correction.
• Ensure the artistic and technical consistency of all elements within each shot.
• Maintain a high level of quality and autonomy throughout every stage of the process.
• Adapt their methods to the specific requirements of the project and the expectations of supervision.

Creative Quality

• Propose simple and effective visual solutions to enhance each shot.
• Work closely with supervision and Leads to strengthen the artistic direction.
• Actively contribute to the team’s pursuit of visual excellence.
• Adjust and balance the elements within a shot to ensure realistic and seamless integration.

Technical Quality

• Produce clean, optimized work that can be easily shared.
• Perform thorough quality control before internal or client submissions.
• Quickly identify and resolve technical issues related to digital compositing.
• Use the provided tools and templates to ensure the project’s technical consistency.

Communication

• Collaborate closely with other departments, including CG, Layout and FX, to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Communicate clearly with production and supervision regarding progress, risks and blockers.
• Actively participate in daily reviews and team discussions.
• Remain calm and professional in all communications, even under pressure.

Learn, Share and Grow

• Stay informed about new practices and technologies in digital compositing.
• Share knowledge with colleagues to support the department’s continued development.
• Contribute to the development or improvement of internal tools and templates when relevant.
• Set an example of diligence, curiosity and agility when facing change and challenges.
   

Qualifications

• Significant VFX digital compositing experience in a post-production or visual effects studio.
• Proficiency in Flame is essential; proficiency in Nuke is a major asset.
• Knowledge of photography principles, including lighting, colour, perspective and reflection.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other teams.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage priorities and tight deadlines.
• Positive, calm and professional attitude at all times.
• Interest in continuous improvement and curiosity about technical innovations.
• Asset: Knowledge of Mocha or 3D tracking.
• Asset: Experience with Flow, Confluence or similar workflows and tools.

Additional Information

Diversity : At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work.

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