The Lighter is responsible for creating lighting effects across shots and sequences. The position requires a high degree of technical skill and artistic judgment. The lighter must be able to balance artistic requirements with the technical limitations of the software and hardware employed.
Responsibilities
Set up, light, and render shots for a given sequence based on key light-setups by the Light Supervisor or artwork provided by the art department.
Work with and support the Light Supervisor and VFX Supervisor to fulfill the creative vision of the show within technical parameters
Help create and/or modify lighting templates, as required
Troubleshoot technical production issues, as required
Must work within the pipeline and publish tools and scripts as instructed
Must manage scene- and render-optimization to reduce impact on render farm and storage
Communicate creative and technical issues effectively
Recognize inefficiencies in any area of the pipeline that are impacting the lighting artists’ ability to work efficiently, and flag these issues as necessary
Work to help correct inefficiencies with the supervisors, artists and TDs available
Other miscellaneous duties as required from time-to-time by the supervisor
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Requirements
Collaborates with other departments for timely integration of elements into a sequence.
May help facilitate visual development. This can include working with surfacing, setting materials or shader parameters.
Participates in the testing of new technologies as required.
Pluses
Able to spot technical difficulties or issues and finding solutions for them.
Compositing knowledge and the needs from this department.
Skills in other areas of production e.g. modeling, scripting, concept, rigging, comping
