Tech Prep Compositor

Line Gatos Advanced Imaging And Visual Effects India LLP; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eyeline is seeking a Tech Prep Compositor to bridge plate prep and final compositing, ensuring shots meet technical QC and artistic standards for final delivery. You will leverage deep Nuke expertise to execute blue/green screen keying, edge finaling, color balancing, and CG integration across feature film and episodic sequences, while optimizing scripts for faster renders.

Collaborate with plates, comps, and production, maintaining show pipelines and QC rigor to deliver cinematic results on

Qualifications

• 3+ years of live-action feature film or episodic compositing and/or advanced plate prep experience.
• Intermediate to Advanced Nuke skills with a deep understanding of core 2D compositing workflows.
• Demonstrated expertise in blue and green screen keying, edge treatment, color balancing, and multi-pass CG integration.
• Practiced ability to maintain clean, organized, and computationally efficient Nuke scripts.
• General understanding of 3D computer graphics, camera projections, lighting, and rendering principles.
• Solid understanding of film formats, aspect ratios, pixel aspect ratios, and color spaces.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with VFX production tracking software such as ShotGrid/Flow.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Plate Prep Artists, Compositors, Leads, and Production to ensure shot elements meet technical QC standards for final delivery.
• Execute high-end technical compositing tasks, including blue/green screen keying, spill suppression, edge finaling, and seamless CG integration.
• Perform final color adjustments, grading, color matching, and plate balancing within established show color management pipelines.
• Maintain and promote comp script efficiency, optimizing node graphs, cleaning up element workflows, and troubleshooting complex scripts for faster render times.
• Utilize and share core knowledge of 2D image manipulation processes such as tracking, color correction, depth of field, retiming, warping, denoising, and plate stitching.
• Generate accurate articulate roto mattes, frame-by-frame paint cleanup, and procedural prep work when called upon to resolve complex shot issues.
• Perform rigorous technical quality control across sequences, identifying edge chatter, color shifts, tracking slippage, or artifacting prior to final output.
• Receive and implement feedback swiftly and effectively while maintaining production guidelines and delivery schedules.

Skills

Nuke compositing

Blue/green screen keying

Color balancing

Roto/paint cleanup

Script optimization

2D image manipulation (tracking, deno1

Tools

Nuke

Mocha

Silhouette

Job description

Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.

As a Tech Prep Compositor, you will bridge the gap between plate preparation and final compositing, ensuring shots meet the highest technical quality control (QC) and artistic standards for final delivery.

Leveraging your strong compositing skillset and deep Nuke expertise, you will focus on technical cleanup, edge finaling, blue and green screen extraction, CG integration adjustments, and comp script optimization across feature film and episodic show sequences.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Plate Prep Artists, Compositors, Leads, and Production to ensure shot elements meet technical QC standards for final delivery.
• Execute high-end technical compositing tasks, including blue/green screen keying, spill suppression, edge finaling, and seamless CG integration.
• Perform final color adjustments, grading, color matching, and plate balancing within established show color management pipelines.
• Maintain and promote comp script efficiency, optimizing node graphs, cleaning up element workflows, and troubleshooting complex scripts for faster render times.
• Utilize and share core knowledge of 2D image manipulation processes such as tracking, color correction, depth of field, retiming, warping, denoising, and plate stitching.
• Generate accurate articulate roto mattes, frame-by-frame paint cleanup, and procedural prep work when called upon to resolve complex shot issues.
• Perform rigorous technical quality control across sequences, identifying edge chatter, color shifts, tracking slippage, or artifacting prior to final output.
• Receive and implement feedback swiftly and effectively while maintaining production guidelines and delivery schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of live-action feature film or episodic compositing and/or advanced plate prep experience.
• Intermediate to Advanced Nuke skills with a deep understanding of core 2D compositing workflows.
• Demonstrated expertise in blue and green screen keying, edge treatment, color balancing, and multi-pass CG integration.
• Practiced ability to maintain clean, organized, and computationally efficient Nuke scripts.
• General understanding of 3D computer graphics, camera projections, lighting, and rendering principles.
• Solid understanding of film formats, aspect ratios, pixel aspect ratios, and color spaces.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; a collaborative team player.
• Familiarity with VFX production tracking software such as ShotGrid/Flow.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Mocha, Silhouette, or specialized paint/prep software.
• OCIO/ACES color configuration and color management experience.
• Basic Python or TCL scripting skills for Nuke workflow automation.
• Background in traditional art, photography, or cinematography.

About Us

Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame. At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.

Netflix Investment- Eyeline With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.

Come as you are We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications. At Eyeline, we see a future that feels familiar. We blend the heart and time-honored craft of filmmaking with the new forms of technology to unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. We value the convergence of human inspiration and new ways of creating.