Sherman Oaks, CA · On-site
$40 - $70/hr
... digital matte painting (DMP) integration, tracking, projections, color-correction, etc Finish shots independently on a tight episodic TV schedule and work effectively as part of a team collaborating ...
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Sherman Oaks, CA · On-site
$40 - $70/hr
... digital matte painting (DMP) integration, tracking, projections, color-correction, etc Finish shots independently on a tight episodic TV schedule and work effectively as part of a team collaborating ...
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Sherman Oaks, CA · On-site
$40 - $70/hr
... digital matte painting (DMP) integration, tracking, projections, color-correction, etc Finish shots independently on a tight episodic TV schedule and work effectively as part of a team collaborating ...
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Sherman Oaks, CA · On-site
$40 - $70/hr
... digital matte painting (DMP) integration, tracking, projections, color-correction, etc Finish shots independently on a tight episodic TV schedule and work effectively as part of a team collaborating ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100 - $160/hr
A background in compositing, digital matte painting, LookDev, animation or another relevant production art discipline. * Experience delivering visual assets within feature film, VFX, AAA game, or ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100 - $160/hr
A background in compositing, digital matte painting, LookDev, animation or another relevant production art discipline. * Experience delivering visual assets within feature film, VFX, AAA game, or ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100K - $160K/yr
A background in compositing, digital matte painting, LookDev, animation or another relevant production art discipline. * Experience delivering visual assets within feature film, VFX, AAA game, or ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100K - $160K/yr
A background in compositing, digital matte painting, LookDev, animation or another relevant production art discipline. * Experience delivering visual assets within feature film, VFX, AAA game, or ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100K - $160K/yr
A background in compositing, digital matte painting, LookDev, animation or another relevant production art discipline. * Experience delivering visual assets within feature film, VFX, AAA game, or ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100K - $160K/yr
A background in compositing, digital matte painting, LookDev, animation or another relevant production art discipline. * Experience delivering visual assets within feature film, VFX, AAA game, or ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$67.90 - $86.90/hr
Matte Painting and Compositing - blending 2D and 3D elements to create seamless final images ... Landscape work, whether digital or traditional. * Technical Range: Evidence of working through ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$67.90 - $86.90/hr
Matte Painting and Compositing - blending 2D and 3D elements to create seamless final images ... Landscape work, whether digital or traditional. * Technical Range: Evidence of working through ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$80 - $120/hr
Paint & cleanup * Matte extraction * Color grading * Digital photography principles * Render pass integration Color Management * ACES * OCIO * Linear workflow * HDR imaging Emerging Technologies * AI ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$80 - $120/hr
Paint & cleanup * Matte extraction * Color grading * Digital photography principles * Render pass integration Color Management * ACES * OCIO * Linear workflow * HDR imaging Emerging Technologies * AI ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Paint & cleanup * Matte extraction * Color grading * Digital photography principles * Render pass integration Color Management * ACES * OCIO * Linear workflow * HDR imaging Emerging Technologies * AI ...
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Manhattan, NY · On-site
Paint & cleanup * Matte extraction * Color grading * Digital photography principles * Render pass integration Color Management * ACES * OCIO * Linear workflow * HDR imaging Emerging Technologies * AI ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$150K/yr
Paint & cleanup * Matte extraction * Color grading * Digital photography principles * Render pass integration Color Management * ACES * OCIO * Linear workflow * HDR imaging Emerging Technologies * AI ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$150K/yr
Paint & cleanup * Matte extraction * Color grading * Digital photography principles * Render pass integration Color Management * ACES * OCIO * Linear workflow * HDR imaging Emerging Technologies * AI ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Paint & cleanup * Matte extraction * Color grading * Digital photography principles * Render pass integration Color Management * ACES * OCIO * Linear workflow * HDR imaging Emerging Technologies * AI ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Paint & cleanup * Matte extraction * Color grading * Digital photography principles * Render pass integration Color Management * ACES * OCIO * Linear workflow * HDR imaging Emerging Technologies * AI ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
The Restoration Technician will perform digital image restoration on scanned film and digital ... matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
The Restoration Technician will perform digital image restoration on scanned film and digital ... matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
The Restoration Technician will perform digital image restoration on scanned film and digital ... matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production ...
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Santa Monica, CA · On-site
The Restoration Technician will perform digital image restoration on scanned film and digital ... matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$20/hr
... and digital media assets (ie. Invoice, order, equipment specs). They will be calm and personable ... matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$20/hr
... and digital media assets (ie. Invoice, order, equipment specs). They will be calm and personable ... matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
... and digital media assets (ie. Invoice, order, equipment specs). They will be calm and personable ... matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production ...
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Santa Monica, CA · On-site
... and digital media assets (ie. Invoice, order, equipment specs). They will be calm and personable ... matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$20/hr
... and digital media assets (ie. Invoice, order, equipment specs). They will be calm and personable ... matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$20/hr
... and digital media assets (ie. Invoice, order, equipment specs). They will be calm and personable ... matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$20/hr
... and digital media assets (ie. Invoice, order, equipment specs). They will be calm and personable ... matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$20/hr
... and digital media assets (ie. Invoice, order, equipment specs). They will be calm and personable ... matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production ...
San Leandro, CA · On-site
$19.50 - $24.75/hr
Blend custom paint orders and make blends of paint as directed * Match colors within facility color ... 2 - Digital Interview Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be invited to ...
San Leandro, CA · On-site
$19.50 - $24.75/hr
Blend custom paint orders and make blends of paint as directed * Match colors within facility color ... 2 - Digital Interview Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be invited to ...
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A Digital Matte Painter (DMP) is a visual effects (VFX) artist who creates realistic or stylized environments, landscapes, and backgrounds for films, TV shows, and video games. Using software like Photoshop, Nuke, or Maya, they paint or enhance digital scenes that would be too expensive or impossible to film in real life. DMPs collaborate with VFX supervisors and 3D artists to seamlessly integrate their work into live-action or CGI footage. Their goal is to create immersive, visually cohesive worlds that enhance storytelling.
As a Digital Matte Painter, your daily responsibilities typically involve creating realistic or stylized environment backgrounds by digitally painting over 2D and 3D elements to extend sets or create entire new worlds. You’ll collaborate closely with visual effects supervisors, 3D modelers, lighters, and compositors to ensure your matte paintings integrate seamlessly into live-action footage or animated sequences. Reviewing dailies, incorporating feedback, and adjusting your work to match evolving creative directions are common parts of the routine. Your role is both creative and technical, requiring you to balance artistic vision with practical constraints, making each day dynamic and engaging.
To thrive as a Digital Matte Painter, you need advanced skills in digital painting, composition, color theory, and a strong portfolio demonstrating visual effects or environment creation, often supported by a degree in art or a related field. Proficiency in tools like Adobe Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, and sometimes 3D modeling software is typically required, with certifications in these programs being an advantage. Attention to detail, collaboration, and effective time management are valuable soft skills for integrating seamlessly with VFX teams and meeting tight deadlines. These abilities are essential for producing high-quality visual backgrounds that align with the director’s vision and the project’s technical demands.
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CoSA VFX has immediate openings for California-based compositors for short and long term opportunities. CoSA is a fully remote VFX studio with locations across North America.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create and integrate photo-real or stylized elements with live-action footage, using a variety of techniques including rotoscoping, keying, effects, graphics (GFX) and 3D integration, digital matte painting (DMP) integration, tracking, projections, color-correction, etc
Finish shots independently on a tight episodic TV schedule and work effectively as part of a team collaborating on larger sequences
Implement fast, effective solutions to shot production challenges using off-the-shelf tools.Interpret and facilitate client notes to rapidly achieve the client’s desired look or result
Solve creative problems using simple, efficient techniques, sharing ideas with teammates.Update shot tracking database (F-track or other), check email, attend dailies and other meetings, communicate effectively with supervisors, managers, and teammates.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 3 years experience working in photo-real VFX for episodic television and motion pictures.
High-level knowledge of Nuke, VFX color pipelines, and VFX production process, with experience compositing multi-layer EXR CG, set extensions, and FX elements
Work effectively as a part of a team collaborating on larger sequences
Tangible evidence of experience working in photo-real VFX for episodic television and motion pictures (demo reel) plus evidence of working experience as a digital artist in TV and/or motion pictures
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to be engaged with multiple projects at the same time
Skilled in solving creative problems using simple, efficient techniques, share ideas with teammates and iterate rapidly based on client notes
Preferred: Working knowledge of Python, TCL, and JavaScrip
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Arts, entertainment, and recreation
51 - 200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA, US
2009
