Swaybox Studios
visual storytelling
OnSetCompositor
“On-Set Compositor at Swaybox Studios. Skills: On-Set Compositing, 2D Tracking, Retiming, Slap Comping. retiming and tracking the different performance layers. 2D Tracking (stabilizing and matchmoving) the live-action puppet layers to retain puppeteer performances”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure a streamlined transition from our puppeteers on stage to our digital puppetry team; keep production speed alongside the puppeteers; help keep the production on schedule
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience using Nuke Studio to do editing, retimes, basic compositing, and tracking, Experience using Nuke to do retimes, keying, compositing, warping, and tracking, Excellent communication skills and willingness to receive and implement constructive feedback, Comfortable working in fast-paced environments
Nice to Have
Experience with Heiro, understanding and implementation of animation principles, A solid grasp on human anatomy and physical movement, as it applies to realistic puppet animation, Live action experience using Nuke to do retimes, keying, compositing, warping, and tracking, 3D tracking experience is a plus, Previous work in high-end film production is highly sought after
What You'll Do.
retiming and tracking the different performance layers
2D Tracking (stabilizing and matchmoving) the live-action puppet layers to retain puppeteer performances
Retime plates to match the desired performance for our puppeteers
Slap comp multiple puppet layer performances together with basic keying to assess timing and motion with the puppeteers
Preparing visual reference for puppeteers to match to
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work alongside the puppeteers; help visual their layered performances; assess timing and motion with the puppeteers
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
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