Freelance Compositor

Job Description

As a freelance compositor, you will be working alongside other members of the 2D team and will be responsible for delivering world class level shots, combining live action and cg elements, matching the vision and creative direction of the Visual Effects Supervisor throughout various high-end film and tv projects.​

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Working in collaboration with the 2D Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots
• Taking briefs and direction from Leads and VFX Supervisors to execute assigned shots in the best and most efficient way possible.​
• ​Balancing the creative and technical aspects of the assigned shots​
• Ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines​
• ​Taking responsibility for own workload, time management and notes/feedback​
• Meeting schedules and show deadlines

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong ability in all aspects of compositing in Nuke, integrating 2D, 3D and live-action elements to a high-end visual effects standard​
• Strong eye for detail, composition, understanding of​ color and lighting​
• Able to understand and apply shot notes​
• Strong communication, organisation, interpersonal skills​
• A pro-active, collaborative and team-oriented​work ethic​
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve​

Desirable Skills​:

• ​Working knowledge of the overall VFX Pipeline​
• ​Knowledge about practical lighting and photography​
• ​Experience using ShotGrid​
• Experience using Linux
• TCL Expressions and Python

Additional Information

What happens next? 

If you think Outpost sounds like a good fit for you, or you simply want to chat with someone about the role and our culture, get in touch today!

Equal opportunities

At Outpost we believe that our strength lies in our differences. These help us to take different perspectives, challenge norms and create a special environment based on mutual respect. Outpost is an equal opportunities employer. Employment with us is based on a person’s extraordinary talent and potential. No candidate will receive any less favourable treatment based on their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual preference, or any other factor that has no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.