Prep Artist (Mid Level)
Location: Remote / On-site
Full-Time
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled Prep Artist to join our VFX team. This role focuses on ensuring footage is properly prepared for VFX production pipeline. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, technical understanding of various footage formats, and ability to solve complex preparation challenges while maintaining high quality standards.
Responsibilities
Perform plate cleanup, wire/rig removal, and marker removal.
Execute high-quality digital paint work and patch reconstruction.
Create clean plates for complex shots.
Handle camera tracking and match moving.
Stabilize footage when required.
Manage lens distortion analysis and correction.
Perform color space conversion and pipeline preparation.
Create accurate camera data from on-set information.
Handle basic compositing tasks related to prep work.
Maintain detailed documentation of work performed.
Quality check deliverables before passing to next department.
Requirements
2-4 years of professional prep experience in film/TV.
Strong understanding of VFX pipeline workflows.
Excellent eye for detail and consistency.
Experience with tracking difficult shots.
Knowledge of color pipelines and ACES workflow.
Understanding of lens distortion and camera properties.