On-Set Compositor

Swaybox Studios • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Swaybox Studios is rewriting the rulebook of visual storytelling. As we collaborate with DC Studios/Warner Bros Pictures Animation and Matt Reeves’ 6th and Idaho on a revolutionary new project, you’ll help bring bold creative visions to life through hands-on artistry and performance. This is your chance to be a part of a production that’s equal parts innovative and unforgettable.
Job Summary:
Swaybox Studios is seeking an On-Set Compositor (Stage Comp Tech) to work alongside the puppeteers to help visual their layered performances through slap comps. You will be responsible for retiming and tracking the different performance layers—across varying shooting styles and scales—into movements that align with the stylistic aesthetic of the project. This role is critical in ensuring a streamlined transition from our puppeteers on stage to our digital puppetry team.
This position is part of a very fast paced environment. Your ability to keep production speed alongside the puppeteers will be essential for this role and will help keep the production on schedule.

Requirements

• Experience using Nuke Studio to do editing, retimes, basic compositing, and tracking.
• Experience using Nuke to do retimes, keying, compositing, warping, and tracking.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to receive and implement constructive feedback.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Heiro is great to have.
• Strong understanding and implementation of animation principles.
• A solid grasp on human anatomy and physical movement, as it applies to realistic puppet animation.
• Previous on-set experience is helpful to have.
• 3D tracking experience is a plus.
• Previous work in high-end film production is highly sought after.

Responsibilities

• 2D Tracking (stabilizing and matchmoving) the live-action puppet layers to retain puppeteer performances.
• Retime plates to match the desired performance for our puppeteers.
• Slap comp multiple puppet layer performances together with basic keying to assess timing and motion with the puppeteers.
• Preparing visual reference for puppeteers to match to.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed