As a Compositor (Special Effects) at Shodhana Limited, you will be the creative force behind integrating visual elements from various sources into seamless, compelling final images and sequences. Your work will be instrumental in enhancing product videos, marketing campaigns, and digital experiences by adding visual effects, correcting color, and ensuring all assets blend together naturally. You’ll collaborate with 3D artists, animators, and creative leads to deliver polished, high-impact visuals that align with Shodhana Limited’s standards and vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Combine live-action footage, CGI, matte paintings, and other visual elements to create cohesive, photorealistic scenes for product demos, advertisements, and promotional materials.
- Apply color correction, rotoscoping, keying, tracking, and other compositing techniques to ensure all elements integrate flawlessly.
- Work closely with visual effects supervisors, 3D artists, and animators to understand project requirements, provide input on shot planning, and ensure consistency across sequences.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to compositing, such as mismatched lighting, shadows, or color tones, to maintain visual continuity.
- Create and implement visual effects such as smoke, fire, particles, and motion graphics to enhance storytelling and product presentation.
- Manage multiple shots and sequences simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Maintain organized project files, version control, and clear documentation to facilitate efficient team collaboration and future revisions.
- Participate in reviews and feedback sessions, making iterative improvements based on input from creative leads and stakeholders.
- Stay current with the latest compositing software, plug-ins, and industry best practices, recommending new techniques and tools to improve workflow and output.
Required Experience and Tools
- Extensive experience in compositing for commercial, advertising, or digital media projects, with a strong portfolio demonstrating photorealistic integration and creative problem-solving.
- Proficiency with industry-standard compositing software such as Adobe After Effects, Nuke, or Fusion.
- Strong understanding of color theory, lighting, and photographic principles as they apply to visual effects and compositing.
- Experience with rotoscoping, chroma keying, motion tracking, and matte extraction techniques.
- Familiarity with integrating CGI and live-action footage, including the use of render passes and multi-layered files.
- Ability to manage complex projects, multitask, and adapt quickly to changing priorities and feedback.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative approach to creative development and problem-solving.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering visually stunning results on schedule.
Work Environment
You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, engaging with artists, animators, and project managers to deliver high-quality visual effects and composited sequences. Flexibility, creativity, and a keen eye for detail are essential, as your work will define the visual impact of Shodhana Limited’s digital products and campaigns.