Freelance Compositor - Professional

Outpost; Mumbai; On-site; INR 689,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Job summary

Outpost in Mumbai is seeking a freelance compositor to deliver world-class shots by seamlessly blending live-action, CG, and 2D elements under the direction of the Visual Effects Supervisor.

You will collaborate with the 2D team, take briefs from Leads, and balance creative and technical demands while maintaining schedules across high-end film and TV projects. Strong Nuke skills and proactive teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in 2D/3D/live-action integration using Nuke.
• Strong eye for detail, color, and lighting
• Able to interpret shot notes and apply feedback
• Excellent communication and collaborative work ethic
• Capable of multitasking and meeting tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with 2D Supervisor and VFX Supervisor to plan and evaluate shots.
• Take briefs from Leads and Supervisors and execute shots efficiently.
• Balance creative and technical aspects of each shot.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Production about schedules and deadlines.
• Manage workload, time and notes from supervisors.
• Meet show deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Nuke compositing

Color and lighting sense

Shot notes understanding

Communication and teamwork

Time management

Multitasking and problem solving

Tools

Nuke

ShotGrid

Python

Linux TCL Expressions

Job description

Job Summary

As a freelance compositor, you will be working alongside other members of the 2D team and will be responsible for delivering world class level shots, combining live action and cg elements, matching the vision and creative direction of the Visual Effects Supervisor throughout various high-end film and tv projects.

Responsibilities

• Working in collaboration with the 2D Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots
• Taking briefs and direction from Leads and VFX Supervisors to execute assigned shots in the best and most efficient way possible.
• Balancing the creative and technical aspects of the assigned shots
• Ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
• Taking responsibility for own workload, time management and notes/feedback
• Meeting schedules and show deadlines

Required Skills

• Strong ability in all aspects of compositing in Nuke, integrating 2D, 3D and live-action elements to a high-end visual effects standard
• Strong eye for detail, composition, understanding of color and lighting
• Able to understand and apply shot notes
• Strong communication, organisation, interpersonal skills
• A pro-active, collaborative and team-oriented work ethic
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve

Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of the overall VFX Pipeline
• Knowledge about practical lighting and photography
• Experience using ShotGrid
• Experience using Linux TCL Expressions and Python

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