Rotoscope/Paint Artist, Senior job

subject: Rotoscope/Paint Artist, Senior , LAIKA, Inc.

LAIKA, Inc. is looking for Rotoscope/Paint Artist, Senior

Job details:

LAIKA is seeking a both Senior and Junior Rotoscope/Paint Artist’s
for its current production, Coraline.  


 


The Rotoscope/Paint artist is responsible for
creating matte elements for use in compositing as well as for rig and dust
removals.  In many cases, they will be finaling
their own shots, not just creating elements. Must have a fine eye for detail.
Ability to conceptualize matting needs and spot problem areas in plates.  Must have good problem-solving abilities,
good at finding technical solutions to get the best possible result for the
least effort and cost.


 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

- Responsible for creating matte elements and
rotosplines.

- Responsible for dust, dirt, wire and rig
removal.

- Responsible for complex paint cleanup

- Responsible for finaling shots.

- Able to work efficiently and independently.

Minimum
Qualifications

- For Senior Role = 3 + years Digital
Compositing experience, preferably on feature films.

- For Junior Role = 1 ½ to 2 + years Digital
Compositing experience, preferably on feature films.

- Experience in Shake

- Experience in Photoshop

- An eye for composition, detail, light, color.

- Stereoscopic experience desired

- Experience in Maya preferred but not required


 


Job Conditions


This position works under normal
office conditions.


To Apply, go to:


http://apps.laika.com/jobs/detail/219


 

Laika


 


Building on its roots as
Vinton Studios, LAIKA is expanding its palette of work, spurred on by the
vision and investment of owner, NIKE co-founder and Chairman Phil Knight.


 


In addition to Coraline, to
be released by Focus Features in the Fall of 2008, Laika is currently in
development on several new projects, including Alan Snow’s “Here be Monsters”,
“The Wall And The Wing” and “Jack & Ben”.


 


All this taking place in Portland, OR,
a city known for its quality of life. A 5,000-acre park’s within city limits.
The world’s largest independent bookstore, Microbreweries, restaurants and
coffee shops on every other corner, the absence of a sales tax and someone always
there to pump your gas.


 


For more information on Laika please go to www.laika.com

Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
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