Lighting TD
The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic Studio at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Lighting, the Lighting Technical Directors will oversee the oversee look development and shading for high quality photorealistic CG assets and the final assembly of 3D scenes, manage lighting setups, and render elements to complete high-end, photo-realistic VFX shots. Key responsibilities include:
Implementing lighting for shots as specified by the Lighting Lead, Lighting Supervisor, or Head of Lighting.
Assembling CG scenes, and ensuring all required assets from various departments are integrated.
Collaborating with other asset departments to ensure look development requirements are met.
Knowledge of shading setups efficiencies in order to optimise render-farm usage.
ProvenKnowledge of look development experience on high-end VFX feature film or episodic projects.
techniques and physically plausible shading systems.Deep knowledge of physically plausible shading, rendering techniques, and
Knowledge of real-world lighting or photography principles.
Collaborating with CG Supervisors to strategise solutions for complex CG challenges and achieve the desired final look.
Working jointly with shot Compositors to develop and refine shots.
Rendering additional passes, as requested by the shot Compositor.
Setting up new lighting configurations or adjusting existing setups.
Creating efficient render setups to maximise render farm performance.
Analysing real-world lighting—including colour and direction—and accurately replicating it within the CG environment.
Adhering to production schedules and meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Maintaining open communication with Production and departmental leads regarding schedules and deadlines.
Assisting with miscellaneous tasks as needed, such as coordinating assets or elements from other departments to ensure timely shot completion.
Submitting shots for review and making revisions based on feedback.
This role demands a blend of technical skills, creative collaboration, and proactive communication to drive the production of visually stunning VFX sequences