Position: 3D Lighting Artist
Location: Chennai & Hyderabad (On-Site)
Experience: 1+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us:
Knack Studios is a full-service post-production facility with a focus on rendering your dreams into cinematic experiences. Spearheaded by filmmakers, Knack Studios is powered by equipment and technologies available for the first time in South India, making us the preferred post-production studio.
In a short span of 7 years, Knack Studios has delivered 850+ successful projects in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam & Kannada.
Headquartered at Chennai in a state of the art secure 20,000 square feet spread across two locations and an upcoming 6000 square feet facility in Hyderabad, Knack Studios offers services in Sound, Colour grading and Visual Effects enabling client to realize their artistic vision.
Role Overview:
We are seeking talented 3D Lighting Artists across Junior, Mid, and Senior levels with Minimum 1 year of experience. In this role, you will be responsible for illuminating CG scenes to enhance mood, atmosphere, and storytelling. You will collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of lighting with CG elements and live-action footage. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of lighting techniques, color, and shadows, and be able to deliver high-quality lighting for both interior and exterior environments, contributing to the overall visual impact of our VFX projects.
Responsibilities:
- Illuminate CG scenes to establish mood, atmosphere, and enhance visual storytelling.
- Collaborate with modelling, texturing, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of lighting with all elements.
- Analyse reference materials, shot descriptions, and match-move data for accurate alignment and integration with live-action or virtual environments.
- Strategically position 3D objects for realistic interactions with lighting, ensuring proper illumination and shadow casting.
- Maintain lighting consistency across shots and sequences, adjusting intensity, falloff, and color to create immersive atmospheres.
- Integrate CG elements with live-action footage by matching lighting characteristics, reflections, and shadows for natural appearance.
- Highlight key interactions between characters, props, and creatures, using lighting techniques that showcase their unique features.
- Develop master lighting setups for both interior and exterior environments, considering light sources, materials, and spatial composition.
- Ensure lighting accurately captures nuances like fur, hair, and integrates CG elements with live-action footage.
Skills & Attributes:
- Expertise in advanced 3D lighting techniques and tools.
- Strong understanding of color theory, light direction, shadow depth, and ambient occlusion.
- Ability to create and manage complex lighting setups for both interior and exterior environments.
- Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting skills and ability to optimize render settings.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to follow guidance and provide clear updates.
- Proven ability to maintain consistency and visual continuity across multiple shots and sequences.
- Self-Image: Confident, Go-getter and adaptable
- Traits: Persistent, Willingness to learn, Creative and Approachable
- Motives: Hungry for personal growth and Win-Win-Win Philosophy.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in VFX, Animation, or a relevant field.
- 1+ years of professional experience as a 3D Lighting Artist.
- A showreel or portfolio demonstrating proficiency in lighting CG scenes, including master setups for various environments and integration with live-action footage.