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Updated: 5 Feb 2012

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Job: Compositor

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Years Experience	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
1-4 years	$27,812 - $59,208
5-9 years	$8,515 - $100,211
10-19 years	$62,470 - $94,333
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 5 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 31

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Job Listings for Compositor Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 14	Compositors	Media Match	San Diego, California
	for Compositors here in San Diego. The Compositor... and skies. The Compositor candidates for this project should be at a Senior to Mid level Compositor with a... Indeed
Jan 20	Compositors TD	Media Match	Los Angeles, California
	5+ years professional level production experience serving in supervisory role as a compositor • Working knowledge of Autodesk Maya • Experienced in Python (Nuke... Indeed
Jan 07	Compositors	Media Match
	or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements. Compositors work closely with Visual Effects Supervisors and 2D Supervisors to... Indeed
Jan 25	Animators, Compositors, TD'S	Media Match	California
	We are currently offering the following opportunities: Animators Compositors FX TDs Lighters Matte Painters Pipeline TD Indeed

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Compositor Job Description

People with the job title Compositor typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Multi-Media Artists and Animators

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Hand Compositors and Typesetters

Set up and arrange type by hand. Assemble and lock setup of type, cuts, and headings. Pull proofs.