DreamWorks Feature - Lighter
DreamWorks Animation is a leading producer of high-quality animated films and series, seeking a Lighter to join their team. The Lighter will be responsible for lighting and compositing shots under the direction of a CG Supervisor, collaborating with various departments to ensure visual targets are met.
Responsibilities
- Works closely with CG Supervisor and Lead Lighter to achieve the visual target for assigned shots and address all lighting notes
- Optimizes shots for rendering
- Works well with others and fosters a good working atmosphere
- Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise
- Responsible for taking shots to completion
- As needed, organizes and documents any lighting tools, scripts, or processes
- Collaborates with other departments for timely integration of elements into assigned shots
- Manages individual shot load based on the schedule to meet deadlines
- May help facilitate visual development. This can include working with surfacing, setting materials or shader parameters
- Attends dailies and lighting launches as required
- Responsible for informing CG Supervisor of any shot issues
- Assists with interviews, as required
- Participates in the testing of new technologies as required
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Art, Film, Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Graphics or other related fields and/or equivalent experience
- Experience with lighting and rendering
- Knowledge of cinematic principles
- Experience with ray tracing and lighting software such as Nuke, Katana, and/or Houdini
- Experience with compositing
- Experience in feature animation
- Proven track record of successful collaboration within a team
- Strong organizational skills
- Proactive and creative problem solver
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