Environment Technical Directors are responsible for creating photo-real digital environments for high end visual effects shots.
Responsibilities:
· Working to develop the look of a shot, assets or sequence with the Visual Effects and CG Supervisors
· Creating photo-realistic CG environments collaborating with specialists in each discipline as required
· Assembling models, digital matte paintings, textures, projections and lights into a CG scene for rendering
· Troubleshooting technical issues with the CG scene and optimising the renders to work within the resources available
· Working with a shot Compositor to assemble renders and projections in a compositing application
· Working to develop the look of a shot, assets or sequence with the Visual Effects and CG Supervisors
· Lighting and scene assembly for other shots or assets as required, including characters and animation
· Identifying the best approach for matching the quality of the plate photography
· Communicating with production on a regular basis in regards to schedules and deadlines
· Working in partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard
Assisting the Lead to mentor and train more junior artists
