Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

The Lighting TDs are responsible for the lighting and rendering of elements required to complete visual effects shots for high-end photo-realistic VFX films.

This is a hybrid role and based in our office in Melbourne, Australia. 

Responsibilities

• CG scene assembly including the correct assets from applicable departments

• Lighting shots as briefed by the Visual Effects/CG Supervisor or Sequence Lead

• Working closely with CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final look

• Developing shots in collaboration with the shot Compositor

• Rendering non-lighting passes as required by the shot Compositor

• Creating lighting set ups and/or working with current set ups

• Creating efficient rendering set ups in order to optimise render farm usage

• Scrutinising the colours and directions of all light sources in the real-world scene and replicating them in CG

• Staying on schedule and meeting set deadlines while maintaining the highest levels of quality

• Ongoing communication with Production and leads regarding schedules and deadlines

• Other duties as required including wrangling assets or elements of a shot from another department to ensure shots are completed to schedule

• Submit shots for review and follow through with notes as required