Swaybox Studios · 15 hours ago
On-Set Compositor
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSwaybox Studios is rewriting the rulebook of visual storytelling, collaborating with major industry players on innovative projects. They are seeking an On-Set Compositor to work closely with puppeteers, ensuring that layered performances are visually aligned and integrated into the production seamlessly.
Media Production
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Swaybox Studios
Swaybox Studios is bringing the magic of practical puppetry to the big screen in ways never before seen.
Founded in 2014
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase