The Role I would Like to do : VFX COMPOSITING
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Entry Level Job: paint and roto Artist
Job Summary
RESPONSIBILITIES : As a Paint & Roto Artist, you will create accurate mattes for extracting specific elements from plates; remove unwanted elements and artifacts, such as wires, rigs or tracking markers; and reconstruct plates or part of the plates even if the elements do not exist. You will work really closely with our Compositing team & VFX Supervisors, gaining a deep understanding of what is required to make each shot and sequence work.
ABOUT YOU :
• You have previous experience working as a Paint & Roto artist in the VFX industry.• You have strong working knowledge of Nuke. • You have working knowledge of blue & green screen, roto, mattes and tracking technologies. • You understand the 3D environment within Nuke and can use geo-data to project. clean plates and understand how to use UV projections. • You have a good eye for colour and understand grain structure. • You understand motion blur and how it affects mattes and patches. • You can accurately bid on how long paint and roto shots will take to complete. • You are willing to learn new techniques and software and like to share this knowledge with other artists. • You are a highly motivated, ambitious individual. • You have great communication skills. • You have excellent attention to detail. • You are dependable and flexible. You have strong problem solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other artists.
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Insights from VFX Professionals Interviews:-
The Interview Questions Asked:
1. Career Journey:
o Can you share your career journey in the visual effects industry, particularly your transition from a background prep artist or junior compositor to your current role?
o What steps did you take to progress in your career within the visual effects field?
2. Project Experience:
o Could you describe a project or film you’ve worked on that was particularly challenging, and how you overcame those challenges?
o Which project or film stands out to you as the most exciting or memorable in your career, and why?
3. Skills and Learning:
o What technical skills or software knowledge do you consider essential for someone starting in the industry as a background prep artist or junior compositor?
o How do you continue to learn and stay updated with the latest developments and techniques in visual effects?
4. Networking and Professional Growth:
o How important do you think networking is in the visual effects industry, and what strategies have you found effective for building professional connections?
o Are there any specific resources or communities you recommend for someone aspiring to become a VFX compositor?
5. Industry Insights:
o From your perspective, what trends or advancements do you foresee shaping the future of visual effects, particularly in the field of compositing?
o What advice would you give to someone starting out in the visual effects industry, aiming to become a successful compositor?
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a summary of the findings from interviews with VFX professionals:
Career Journey:
1. Transitioning from junior to senior positions often requires gaining experience in different aspects of filmmaking.
2. Soft skills like communication and adaptability are essential for advancement in managerial positions.
Project Experience:
1. Overcoming technical challenges led to groundbreaking results.
2. Memorable projects were those that required collaborative efforts and produced positive results.
Skills and Learning:
1. Essential software knowledge includes Nuke for compositors, and attention to detail and visual elements are fundamental skills.
2. Continuous learning through online resources and staying up to date on industry trends is critical.
Networking and professional development:
1. Networking is essential for professional development, and platforms such as LinkedIn are useful tools for making connections.
2. Joining industry-related communities and leveraging professional networks can lead to valuable opportunities.
Industry insights:
1. Advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning will have an impact on the future of visual effects, particularly compositing.
2. Persistence, accurate career goal targeting, and adaptability to changing market dynamics are all required for success in this industry.
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1. I graduated from UWL studying Visual Effect in 2021, after I graduated I started applying to jobs in the industry, with the help of Initial Steps, setup by James Taylor. After around 6-9 months; in which I worked at a cafe to tide myself over, I got a job as a part-time runner at Envy Post Production. While working at Envy I gained a bit more understanding of the post production industry and how it worked. After around 3 months working at Envy I was approached on LinkedIn by a few different recruiters, some who worked for an agency and some directly working for post houses. All of these led to interviews, two of which led onto offers. One from Framestore as a Roto/Prep artist on the episodic side of the company, and one as a Junior MCR technician at BeGrizzlee. I eventually decided on joining BeGrizzlee, a small studio that worked in house at the advertising agency TBWA/MAL. I then spent just under a year and a half working in the machine room, this involved performing quality control on all incoming and outgoing files. I learnt a huge amount about the post production industry in this role, being able to see how a post house operates from mcr, production, edit, design and VFX. While in the role I would occasionally help the VFX team out here and there and took part in various training with the aim of moving into the VFX team. In August of 2023 I moved up into the Junior Nuke Artist role at BeGrizzlee. Since then I’ve been involved with our small team working on localisation jobs for our main client (can’t say who that is unfortunately!) and a few jobs with some external clients. I’ve learnt a huge amount in this role, the head of department; George Roper, worked at Framestore for over 20 years, he’s been able to teach me a lot about compositing even though he uses Flame for his work. BeGrizzlee is now a part of Omnicom Content Studios; who recently bought Coffee and TV, because of this we are starting to take on more varied clients and work, with a new office being built on the ground floor of the building we currently share with TBWA/MAL.
In terms of steps I took during my career so far; working in roles ‘below’ the one I wanted, I made sure to show my drive and willingness to progress, helping out on shots where I could, using training resources to better prepare for the role and occasionally pestering (in the nicest possible way) my line manager in MCR and head of the VFX team about moving up!
2. Unfortunately I can’t describe in great detail any of the jobs I have worked on. However the majority of jobs I’ve worked on for our main client have been localisation work. This involves us receiving advertising spots from the US and changing screen content for other language markets. Sometimes we receive the setups and Nuke scripts that the origination post house created for the US version, other times we will comp directly over the top of the US version. One job in particular we received Nuke scripts for the shots, due to the strict rules in certain markets there was a major change for the screen content in one shot. The setup for this shot was broken into pre-comped sections, the part of the script that handled the screen content that needed to change was missing parts and we no longer had communication with the origination house. I had to rebuild this part of the shot using what source files I could to meet the rules of this specific market. While not being a super exciting shot it was a challenge to rebuild it in a way that would not be noticeable, while using limited resources. It was a great exercise in problem solving and overcoming a spanner thrown in the works of a job.
We recently had the chance to work on an independent film that has had its distribution rights bought by Everyman Cinemas. The project was challenging in itself as there was no VFX supervisor on set so the effects work became trickier that it should have been. The film is in it’s finishing stages now and I’m looking forward to its release!
3. For a roto/prep role having a good working knowledge of Nuke is essential. I would focus on getting a good grip on techniques used in cleanup; tracking (using mocha would be a bonus, as it’s used fairly commonly and a lot better than Nuke), paint work and matching noise/film grain. Having a good baseline of skills in roto would obviously be great too, I’d recommend getting some experience using Silhouette (made by the same people as Mocha). Silhouette is an incredible tool for roto, once you use it you’ll never want to roto inside of Nuke again!
At BeGrizzlee we have a department training budget and a small personal budget that can be used to purchase training resources or tickets to talks etc. We recently attended a talk by the Royal Television Society about the effects work on the Crown Netflix series, using our personal budgets. There’s a lot of quality resources on the internet to help keep your skills sharp, you just need to keep your enthusiasm and energy up to continue training! Especially if you have any downtime after a busy project!
4. Networking is very important in the industry. It took my quite a while to get my foot in the door at Envy, but once that was on my CV and LinkedIn profile I received 3 or 4 other offers in under 6 months. Knowing people in the industry can not only help you advance but help get in more work for the studio you work at (less so for big companies like Framestore).
Access VFX helped me a lot as a student, James’s Intial Steps program was a great help once I’d graduated. The fairly new Action VFX practice footage library is a great resource for practice and showreel pieces, definitely something to take advantage of!
5. AI is definitely a big talking point at the moment. Tools like the remove brush and generative fill in photoshop have the potential to completely remove the need for paint work inside of Nuke etc. Generative video AI is still quite rough around the edges and I don’t think it will ever have the customisation needed for the granular changes and control agencies and creatives want over their content, but I could be wrong!
My main piece of advice starting out, particularly after graduating, is to not get disheartened if you apply to loads of jobs and hear nothing back, it’s unfortunately a part of the industry. Once you’ve got that first opportunity it will become a lot easier from then on in. After that I’d say it’s important to constantly show your passion for what you do, there’s a lot of other artist in the industry to compete with. If you’re a good person to work with and show an obvious passion to learn and improve it will set you in good stead. One final piece of advice, if you are ever struggling with a shot or technique etc, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Your colleagues will much rather help you and get the shot done than have you not ask for help and get into a place you can’t get out of, everyone I’ve encountered so far is happy to help and provide you with constructive feed back in cases like this.
I hope these answers can be of help to you! Let me know if there is anything else you want to know, or would like clarification on. I hope the rest of your final year goes well!
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Job Description: VFX Compositor
Job Description VFX Supervisor
As a VFX Compositor I will be responsible for executing high-quality compositing tasks to seamlessly integrate visual effects elements into live-action footage. Working closely with the VFX Supervisor and other team members, contribute to the creation of stunning visual effects sequences that enhance storytelling and captivate audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize industry-standard compositing software, such as Nuke, to composite VFX elements into live-action footage.
- Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor and other artists to achieve the desired look and feel for each shot or sequence.
- Maintain a keen eye for detail and ensure the seamless integration of VFX elements, including CG renders, matte paintings, and simulations.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and optimize compositing workflows to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
- Communicate effectively with team members and actively participate in reviews and feedback sessions to refine and improve shots.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics, Animation, Film Production, or related field.
- Proficiency in compositing software, particularly Nuke, with a strong understanding of node-based compositing workflows.
- Solid understanding of visual storytelling principles, color theory, and composition.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment
Job Description: VFX Supervisor
Role Overview:
As a VFX Supervisor I will play a crucial role in leading the creative and technical aspects of visual effects projects from inception to completion. Leveraging your extensive experience and expertise, you will provide artistic direction, technical guidance, and mentorship to the VFX team to ensure the successful execution of projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide creative and technical leadership on visual effects projects, including defining the overall visual style and approach.
- Collaborate closely with directors, producers, and other key stakeholders to understand project requirements and goals.
- Oversee the entire production process, from pre-production planning to post-production delivery, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Supervise and mentor a team of artists, providing guidance, feedback, and support to foster their professional growth and development.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and excellence in visual effects production.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics, Animation, Film Production, or related field.
- Extensive experience in visual effects production, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality VFX sequences for film, television, or advertising.
- Strong artistic vision and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate conceptual ideas into compelling visual imagery.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve project goals.
- Proficiency in industry-standard VFX software, such as Maya, Houdini, or Nuke, with a deep understanding of VFX pipelines and workflows.