Roto Artist

**Job Title**: Senior Roto Artist
**Company**: Prasad Corp Pvt Ltd
**Location**: No 28, Arunachalam Rd, Rajendra Colony, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600093
**Department**: VFX / Post-production

**Job Overview**

**Purpose & Scope**:
Roto Artists are essential in isolating elements from live-action footage by drawing mattes around them, allowing for seamless integration of computer-generated (CG) elements into a live-action environment. we’re looking for an experienced **Senior Roto Artist** with **5+ years of professional experience**, including involvement in **international film productions**.

**Responsibilities**
- **Advanced Rotoscoping**: Create and refine detailed roto mattes to isolate objects or elements from live-action footage, focusing on challenging shots such as hair, glass, and fine-edge work.
- **Quality Assurance**: Review and revise incoming roto work to ensure it meets the highest standards of quality, adhering to the project’s creative vision.
- **Compositing Support**: Partner with compositors to generate clean, precise roto mattes that contribute to the overall composite, ensuring seamless integration of elements.
- **Workflow Adherence**: Follow the studio’s established VFX pipeline and file management protocols, ensuring that roto work is completed on time and to the correct specifications.
- **Client Interaction**: Effectively communicate with clients or external teams, especially in an international context, to meet and exceed client expectations.
- **International Film Expertise**: Bring your experience working on international film productions to maintain global standards of quality, collaborating with teams across different time zones and cultures.
- **Tracking Support**: Assist in 2D and 3D tracking efforts, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of roto work, especially for dynamic shots.
- **Cross-Department Collaboration**: Work closely with compositors, supervisors, and other departments to ensure that roto work aligns with larger VFX sequences and integrates seamlessly with the overall production.

**Requirements**:
**Experience**:

- 5+ years as a **Roto Artist** in the VFX industry, with a significant portion of that experience working on **international film projects**.
- Proven track record of working on **high-profile VFX productions**.

**Skills**:

- Expertise in industry-standard roto and compositing software such as **Nuke**, **Silhouette**, **After Effects**, or similar tools.
- Advanced knowledge of rotoscoping techniques, with a strong ability to handle challenging shots involving fine details, transparent objects, and moving elements.
- Solid experience in **2D/3D tracking**, **paint work**, and **clean plate creation**.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

**Education**:

- A degree in **Fine Arts**, **Animation**, **VFX**, or a related field (BFA/MFA), along with specialized certification or training in **VFX**.

**Technical Requirements**:

- Good knowledge of VFX pipelines, industry-standard software, and VFX technicalities.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- **Experience in International Film Projects**: Understanding global production standards and experience with cross-cultural collaboration.
- **3D Work**: Familiarity with 3D integration and match-moving would be an advantage.
- **Client Interaction**: Comfortable handling communication with international clients or external teams, ensuring deliverables align with their specifications.

**Salary : As per the company Norms**

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application Question(s):

- You have any notice period

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Roto: 4 years (preferred)
- silhouette: 4 years (preferred)
- Nuke: 4 years (preferred)
- International flims working: 4 years (preferred)
- Computer graphics: 4 years (preferred)
- After Effects: 4 years (preferred)
- 2D / 3D animation: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 26/02/2025