Roto Freelancers

BOT VFX; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

BOT VFX, a visual effects services company, seeks a Freelance Roto Artist for a full-time freelancing role based in Chennai. You will perform rotoscopy for international projects using Silhouette and Nuke, delivering high-quality work with complex motion blur and hair/fur simulations, while coordinating with production teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of camera motion, tracking, and VR/stereo pipelines, plus a proactive attitude and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in VFX rotoscopy for international projects.
• proficient in Silhouette and Nuke; digital prep/paint knowledge is a plus.
• Strong grasp of camera motion, tracking, and optimized workflows.
• Creative problem-solving with attention to detail and visual accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills for team collaboration.
• Willingness to learn complex workflows through studio training.
• Team player with proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality rotoscopy using Silhouette and Nuke for international VFX projects.
• Deliver detailed roto work with motion blur, defocus, hair, and fur.
• Utilize 2D/3D tracking to optimize roto shapes and stabilize results.
• Apply advanced techniques like edge-paint and keying for VR or stereo pipelines.
• Plan tasks efficiently and adopt innovative approaches to meet deadlines.
• Perform rigorous self-quality checks to ensure industry standards.
• Coordinate with leads and production teams for notes and status updates.

Skills

Rotoscopy

Silhouette

Nuke

Camera motion understanding

Manual tracking

Edge-paint

Team collaboration

Job description

BOT VFX, a visual effects services company with global clients, is looking for a Freelance Roto Artist as a full-time Freelancing role. The position is based out of Chennai.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executing high-quality rotoscopy using Silhouette and Nuke for international VFX projects.
• Delivering detailed roto work involving complex motion-blur, defocus, hair, and fur.
• Utilizing 2D and 3D tracking knowledge to optimize roto shapes and ensure stable results.
• Applying advanced techniques such as edge-paint, keying, and working within VR or native stereo pipelines.
• Planning tasks efficiently and using innovative approaches to meet challenging production deadlines.
• Performing rigorous self-quality checks to ensure all deliverables meet top-notch industry standards.
• Coordinating with leads and production teams to understand notes and provide regular status updates.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proven experience working on VFX rotoscopy for international feature film or episodic projects.
• High proficiency in Silhouette and Nuke; knowledge of digital prep/paint is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of camera motion, manual tracking, and optimized workflow scripts.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail and visual accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective team collaboration.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn complex workflows through studio-provided training.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to function as a team player and respond positively to feedback.