Hasta La Motion!

Other Side Productions is seeking experienced freelance artists for a live-action short film to be filmed in early 2011.

The applicant must be able to work remotely on their own equipment.

Applicant must meet deadlines, communicate effectively, and collaboratively.

The applicant will be working from live-action plates.

Positions:

– 3D Generalist – Modeler (with the ability to rig, texture preferred) Will be modeling mechanical objects/gadgets,architecture.

– Effects Artist – (experience creating pyro effects, preferred)

– Compositor – (After Effects, and/or Nuke)

Please send link to reel, and resume to Marie at

othersideprod (at) gmail (dot) com

*Please put the position you are applying for in the SUBJECT of your email.
**Note your availability

Thank you to all applicants.

Other Side Productions, based in Vancouver, Canada specializes in the production of short form film content. Previous credits include http://LazySusanFilm.com

Sledgehammer Games was founded with the singular purpose of making great action games. We have a brand new state of the art studio facility and an industry leading development team working on a world class franchise – this is an opportunity of a lifetime. We are actively recruiting top talent for our Call of Duty First Person Shooter development team. If you have a desire to work on the most successful FPS franchise in the history of video games, apply online. We’re always looking for great people.

Lighting Artist – Temporary

Primary Responsibilities:
• Work with Level Designers, Environment Artists, and Team Leads to create lighting for all aspects of the game including cinema tics.
• Creation of pre-baked and real-time lighting via proprietary software.
• Create textures for modulating lights using available graphic applications.
• Managing lighting performance and placement using propriety scripting.
• Solving technical issues that arise with new tools or game performance.

Requirements:
• At least 2 to 3 years of next-gen lighting experience on console hardware (360, PS3).
• Experience with and a good working knowledge of creating lighting within a pre-baked lightmap pipeline.
• Understanding of composition and the ability to enhance mood by lighting.
• Excellent working knowledge of Maya and Photoshop.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both Artists and Programmers in a large team.
• Work samples must show excellent real-time lighting made for next generation console games.

Preferred:
• Working knowledge of industry standard rendering programs such as Mental Ray.
• Experience with Radiant.
• Ability to follow design reference and ability to work with a wide range of styles.
• Experience with one or more scripting/programming languages.
• Knowledge of color theory and strong sense of light and shadow.
• Film/TV experience a plus.

Email resume/reel to Michelle Gallego at mgallego@activision.com

Hi…I am trapped! I would like to use a camera projection on some imported geometry. Camera transforms were imported as well. But one parameter wasn’t imported to camera settings, it is vertical shift of camera. I really need that parameter. Otherwise without that parameter my geometry doesn’t fit rendered images…oghhhh:eek::(
I hope, fusion knows it…I hope.

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AGENCY OFFER REFERENCE CODE: Sweden, VFX Artist for PS3 and Xbox 360

Jobtitle: VFX-Artist
No of positions: 1
Location: Sweden
Dates: As soon as possible, permanent position, but long term freelance could be considered.
Software/Requirements: Photoshop, Maya, Adobe After Effects or 3D Studio Max
Genre: Game
Salary: Give us a quote
Deadline for applications: 101120 – 17:00 CET
Workpermit: EU is preferred.

Information about the client:
One of the most highly recognized game developers.

Information about the project:
The main focus and majority of time will be spent creating, implementing and optimizing particle visual effects. Examples include fire, smoke, explosion trails and sparkle bursts. The ideal candidate feels comfortable in a team environment and is able to deliver compelling special effects for an original IP. You will work with the Art Director and the Lead Artist to create visually stunning effects. This is a huge opportunity for a driven effect artist to research and evolve the client’s effects pipeline and to create amazing visual effects.

Required Profile:
* 2+ years of experience in the game and/or film industry
* Experience from creating high-quality particle effects and textures
* Experience from creating high-quality real time shading and post effects
* An art portfolio showcasing high-quality, high resolution effect textures
* The ability to view visual reference of an effect, deconstruct it and subsequently re-create it in a real-time game engine is essential
* Strong knowledge of environmental effects, cloth simulations, lighting and dynamics
* High proficiency in technical problem solving
* Knowledge of Photoshop, Maya, Adobe After Effects or 3D Studio Max

It’s to your advantage if you have any of the following:
* Experience working with and knowledge of PS3 and X360 hardware
* Experience creating real time effects through proprietary engines
* Experience in writing scripts/plugins in MEL, C/C++ for Maya

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Email job@utopiapeople.com write the reference code for this joboffer as a subject. Please include in your application a short note on why
you are the right candidate for this job that we are able to pass on to our client. We also need to know exactly what dates you are available, and if you are interested in a permanent position or only long term