Hasta La Motion!

i heard about screen space ambient occlusion for long time,its widely used in game graphics, Crysis ,starcraft II and so on
then i found this in shake froum :
http://www.vfxtalk.com/forum/ambient…highlight=ssao
its not good enough in product graphics but quite nice and effective

How to make it possible in NUKE ?
any mathematics help?

Specializing in feature film visual effects and animation for international and local producers, Toronto based digital studio, Mr. X Inc. is comprised of a unique and gifted team of artists, filmmakers and programmers devoted to the art, craft and technology of visual story-telling.
We invite you to visit our website at www.mrxfx.com.

Mr. X is currently looking for an Effects Animator.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with VFX Supervisors to determine best approach to solve effects challenges and develop final look
• Work with other TDs, art directors and designers to create believable effects
• Accurately interpret concept art and design from the Art Department
• Use and understand 3D lighting, effects and compositing tools, such as NUKE
• Provide input regarding tools and interfaces to improve throughput
• Producing a final overall look that far exceeds client expectations.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years feature film production experience working with Houdini –particle systems
• Experience with Renderman or Mantra a plus
• Ability to quickly master proprietary tools and development processes.
• Ability to design, self-direct, and organize your work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Candidate must be able to work within a team, exercising attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong demo reel/portfolio in realistic effects animation and lighting
• Computer Animation, Art, Engineering or related field
• Ability to perform visual and analytical problem-solving.

Please send your demo reel on DVD with shot breakdown, cover letter and resume to:

Attention: Recruiting/Effects Artist
Mr. X Inc.
35 McCaul Street, Suite 100
Toronto, ON
M5T 1V7

Or email resume and a link to your online demo reel to recruiting@mrxfx.com.

Demo materials will not be returned.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

DreamWorks Animation currently has an opening for a Lighting Technical Assistant at our Glendale, CA studio. This is an entry level position that will expose you to the lighting pipeline and many aspects of the overall studio production pipeline. The lighting TA will support a given lighting team to help facilitate lead lighter setup. This position takes direction from the CG Supervisor and/or lead lighters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
– Technical testing of new environments or assets to determine any upstream setup problems before lighting production
– Communication with the Lighting Technical Directors to help improve processes and workflow.
– Organize and execute data to help optimize lighting rigs, such as baking out UV-based bounce or exposure maps
– Follow-up with other departments while troubleshooting issues until a resolution is reached
– Work in a compositing package to generate image mattes for post production.
– Test new software maps and/or features as needed

Requirements:
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Problem solving and troubleshooting in a technical environment
– Experience with the unix/linux environment
– 2D/3D graphics software knowledge a plus
– A mix of production experience as well as some experience with scripting/programming in Python, Perl, MEL and/or C/C++ a plus.
– Preferably a B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent

To apply, send your resume as an attachment to: jobs(at)dreamworks.com. Please use "Lighting TA – YOUR NAME" as the subject line of your email.

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