Compositing Supervisor - Rare Leadership Opportuni

Description

Who is Gener8?

Gener8 is revolutionizing the exploding market for 3D feature film production. Our partners and customers are the world's major motion-picture studios. We work with industry leaders such as Sony Pictures, Warner Entertainment and Columbia Pictures with the primary objective of helping to produce the highest-quality, top-grossing stereoscopic 3D releases.

"Gener8 is setting the standard for 3D post translation. Their stereo process starts with principal photography and leads into post migrating with VFX giving me the flexibility to design the stereo in a facility atmosphere without the pressures of on-set production. This unique approach has changed the way I think of post 3D its a game changer!"

Craig Mumma, Stereographer, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

Why Work Here?

We want to secure the best and brightest local and international talent, and believe we have taken the right steps to do so. Here is why people love working here!

• We are in massive growth mode, and have ambitious plans for our future
o New divisions, new technology creation, and room for advancement are all around you
• Everyone, including you, has the opportunity to shape our culture
o Bring your ideas and we promise to listen to them … this is one of our core values
• You will work on AAA film productions
o Who doesn’t want to say they worked on a blockbuster movie to their friends and family?
• We organize fun events like going to see our new movies together before they are released
o Transit, popcorn, ticket, and fun all included
• You get to work with top level partners such as Sony, Warner Bros, and Columbia Pictures
o Knowing people in the know … you know?
• Excellent Management team, who are leading the way in creating new technology
o http://www.gener8.com/about/management/
• Did we mention we are all really, really good looking?
o Think about being surrounded by beautiful people … nothing wrong with that

Why does this particular role rock?

Each role here has its own super special advantages here at Gener8. This is why you want this one:

• This is a permanent fulltime career opportunity
o None of that stress of going contract to contract anymore, who needs that?
• Excellent Industry Leading benefits package, including 4 weeks of paid vacation per year
o Take care of yourself, mentally and physically … you deserve it
• Help shape Gener8’s culture
o You will be a leader here. You can directly change and help develop who we are
• You have the power to design, alter, and improve pipelines and processes
o Consider yourself the Mr. or Mrs. Fix It
• Stock Option Plan in the works for you
o That’s right! We want you to have a share of the company
• A great way to either gain experience or enhance your skill set in Stereo Conversion
o This is an emerging technology and is in high demand

Everyone loves a Job Description – so here you go!

The Compositing Supervisor is responsible for the quality of the stereo compositing work on a given show. He or she communicates and delegates the compositing needs of the show to the team as well as represents the voice of the compositing crew in respect to workload and pipeline environment. In addition, the Compositing Supervisor serves as a key front-line representative of the company and frequently deals directly with clients, directing the workflow of shots between the client and the internal team. This direct client interaction requires a highly professional demeanour and diplomacy.

General Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure that the quality of the work from the compositing team is of the highest of standards
• Ensure proper work flow methodology for all artists - mentor the compositing team
• Provide ongoing information and feedback to the Stereo Conversion Production Manager regarding issues in the Conversion department
• Composite with Nuke
• Develop workflow and pipeline strategies, processes, methodologies, etc.
• Works with the technical team to help design and implement proprietary pipelines and software
• Works with IO department to ingest, process plates and VFX assets
• Assesses client plates for technical quality issues
• Prior to submission to client, reviews shots for artifacts relating to compositing or colour space issues.
• Serves as key technical expert on productions

If you are interested in this position and knowing more, please submit your resume and cover letter. Our fantastic recruitment and HR team will be ready and waiting to make the entire process a whole lot of fun.