Responsibilities:
-Establish direct and reflected lighting and shadows for each assigned shot. Ensure that assigned shots fit in the continuity of a sequence and fulfill the vision of the Directors, Production Designer, Art Director and VFX Supervisor
-Create and fine tune the direct lighting, reflections, and shadows for each assigned shot, working with the resources and support provided. Ensure quality of final frames and cleanliness of setups. -Perform technical work in support of shot lighting using various production tools.
-Perform lighting development setup.
-Troubleshoot and debug shot problems as they arise.
-Optimize shots for rendering. Manage image files and associated disk space.
-Maintain current versions of movie files and omfs.
-Deliver material to Editorial.
-Thoroughly tech-fix shots and identify paint fixes and communicate them to CG Supervisor.
[u]Qualifi[/u][u]cat[/u][u]ions:[/u]
-Show previous version of the work and clearly represent what the set of comments were, when necessary.
-Communicate creative, technical and/or interdepartmental issues appropriately.
-Work with Production Supervisor and CG Supervisor to meet sequence schedule milestones.
-Stay up to date on new tools and techniques.
-Be able to collaborate with other departments such as Layout, Modeling, Surfacing, Matte Painting, and Effects.
-Ensure that lighting setups are clean, documented and easy to understand.
-Be adaptable and ready to reprioritize with CG Supervisor when trailers, CP work, screenings, and pub stills take priority.
-Build verbal communication relationships with artists from other departments regarding assets for shots or needed paint fix element requests.
To apply:
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Please paste/copy resume into the body of an email with the subject line of “Sr. Lighter” and send to jobs@dreamworks.com. Do not send attachments due to virus concerns.
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Send Demo Reel to: DreamWorks Animation:
Recruiting Dept.
Attn: Lighter
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA91201