[ScanlineVFX]

Scanline VFX Los Angeles is hiring Matte Painter for Killer shots on “2012”

MATTE PAINTER

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the final artistic rendition of an environment or elements within the vision set forth by the VFX Supervisor
• Works with live action footage, digital photos, CG elements and digital paint to create strong compositions and mood
• Capable of high end photo real CG landscapes
• Matte painting implementations includes mostly complex multi-layered 3D projections, very few 2D backdrops

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum 3 year matte painting experience in a production environment
• Experience with advanced matte painting techniques including, appropriate layering, scene management and reference gathering
• Excellent skills in Photoshop and BodyPaint 3D, open to other programs
• Good knowledge of the basic principles of 2D texture projections in 3ds Max, Maya or similar 3D application
• Technical experience in photography or lighting with an emphasis on color and composition
• UV mapping workflow experience a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines

ScanlineVFX, Los Angeles is currently working on killer shots for Roland Emmerich's "2012". With a passion for the cutting edge and its Academy award winning effects software, "Flowline", ScanlineVFX is quickly becoming the go-to source for hardcore FX shots. Combining the best of artistry and technology, ScanlineVFX seeks out people with a solid blend of skills and the personality to match. Our past films include 300, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Iron Man, The Invasion and Poseidon.


To apply for any of our open positions, please submit a cover letter and resume with a link to your online website/portfolio to:
Jobs_la (at) scanlinevfx.com
or mail us a hard copy of your cover letter and resume, and your demo reel (DVD preferred) with a reel breakdown/shot list to:


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SCANLINE VFX
12950 Culver Blvd.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90066

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