Lighting Supervisor

Description

The Lighting & Compositing Supervisor’s primary responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the lighting and compositing teams ensuring that the lighting of the shots is created according to the creative direction and visual style of the animated feature. This will require partnering with the Lighting Designer, Lighting, Matte Painting, Compositing Leads and Production Manager. The Lighting and Compositing Supervisor will also participate in the creative and esthetic approach to the lighting to achieve the Directors vision for the film.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervises the lighting and compositing teams to deliver the expected and desired look of the film.
• Responsible for ensuring and maintaining the quality and desired look of the shots across the project.
• Consult with CG Supervisor as to the technical feasibility of elements in the designs and suggest production friendly solutions that will maintain the vision of the film.
• In consultation with the Director and CG Supervisor assign work to artists based on their individual skills and strengths.
• Responsible for reviewing the work of each artist on a regular basis and approving shoots for submission to the Director.
• Responsible for directing and guiding the overall lighting of shots on schedule and on budget, balancing artistic and productivity requirements, in tandem with production management.
• In partnership with Environment Supervisor and design team, determines the need and extent of mattes, paintings, effects and shaders for individual shots and sequences.
• Actively participates in the recruiting and staffing of the lighting and compositing team - assesses the work of prospective candidates for the hiring process and works with production management on hiring decisions.
• Partners with production management to guide artists’ overall professional development, providing performance feedback, mentoring, resolving performance management issues and maintaining positive morale amongst the crew.
• Attend all relevant meetings to promote effective communication throughout the production team.