Hasta La Motion!

Im a total noob when it comes to this geeky stuff. I cant for the life of me figure out what to do to set up the environment variables.

I did locate the enviroment.plist file but have no idea what to write in there so that Nuke activates the Prman node.

Please any help would be great.

In the Raytrace Shadow Attributes for my key light if I turn off Ray Depth Limit it will go away though I lose my cast shadow information overall.

So, I have attached an ipr screenshot showing the artifacts to the left, Ray Depth Limit = 1. To the right is with RDL set to 0. I want to keep my shadows but get rid of these strange dark bits on the ends of each wing.

Does anyone have any idea of what’s up?

Light Radius = 4
Shadow Rays = 15
Ray Depth Limit = 1

The VFX Editorial Assistant’s primarily role is to manage all Data I/O for the film Editorial Department. They are responsible for the movement, management and logging of all data to and from the Editorial Department. Within this, support for the VFX Editors in reviews (FCP and 2k), client sessions and reel making are just as important.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transferring, either manually or automatically, all scans that arrive via FTP or drive on to the system.
• Ensure quality control of all scans that are uploaded to the system by referencing against turnover sheets to see any duplicates, extras or missing incorrect scans and then be able to flag this with the Head of Editorial/Production
• Generate dailies from the scans, and of any reference QuickTime generated internally or delivered from the clients and measure quality control
• Set frames and rename for DI purposes to the convention defined by the client and upload to the FTP checking whether the frames are graded/ungraded dependant upon what is required
• Responsible for uploading all reference material in a suitable format to the system, manually or via the Hub
• Manage all Film data, including setting naming conventions when loading scans, referencing all new shots and scenes
• Archive, delete, copy, move requests will be placed by I/O into the Wrangler queues and managed
• Reel requirements vary but include Monthlies and cutting film department showreels
• Cut final and technical breakdown reels for each show upon completion and see through to the final 2k conform
• Aid or lead in the creation of all other PR materials, podcasts and job specific/bespoke reels
• Creation and management of stockpile of disks on standby for output to CD/DVD’s and assist with client deliveries via disk and tape

Requirements:

• Ability to use and manage Linux, PC Windows and Mac
• Proficiency in Final Cut Pro
• Carry out tasks unsupervised
• Team player, good communication skills, attention to detail, flexible

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: February 2011
• Duration: 6 months

If this position sounds of interest then please get in touch, sending your resume to: vancouver-jobs@moving-picture.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

With an emphasis on the aesthetics and techniques of photorealistic image creation, the DMP artist will be responsible for painting photo real environments, elements and textures for matching into live action plates or to stand on their own as DMP plates. These digital matte paintings may also be used in a 3D environment and may be mapped onto 3D objects. These will eventually be rendered through a variety of off the shelf and proprietary renderers. DMPs can be created from scratch or sampled from photos, scanned reference or any other artwork necessary to create new objects or to match the surfaces of existing live action. A strong understanding and sympathy for real world materials and lighting is essential and must be demonstrated in the work on your reel. DMP artists may work closely with the Modelling and Shading artists and therefore must have a basic knowledge of the practices of each discipline.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in creating photo-realistic DMPs required
• Assisting and developing the look of a shot or sequence with the supervision team
• Work alongside the production team to establish schedules and technical requirements
• Works in partnership with shader developer’s, lighters and compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard

Requirements:

• Proven experience in feature film/broadcast visual effects production
• Thorough working knowledge of Photoshop, with a basic understanding of Maya and Renderman
• Strong artistic skills
• A traditional arts background with an emphasis on photo-realistic work and environments would be an advantage
• A good understanding of the entire visual effects process is also needed

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: Immediate and through 2011
• Duration: Project based

If this position sounds of interest then please get in touch, sending your reel and resume to: vancouver-jobs@moving-picture.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Layout TD produces previs, post-vis, camera and character blocking, to build editorially sound sequences which subsequent CG departments use as the foundation for shot construction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To work with the VFX supervisors, clients and editors in the creative process of visual narrative
• To work with a team of Layout TDs from to lock timing, continuity and shot content on various complex sequences across the whole film

Requirements:

• Must have strong well rounded knowledge and interest in the film making process: cameras, formats, cranes, rigs, shot composition, shot types and combinations and narrative etc.
• A solid understanding of all parts of a standard CG production pipeline: modeling, keyframe animation, procedural animation, particle systems, lighting, shaders, rendering, and compositing
• Character/creature animation experience is a plus
• A good general working knowledge of Maya and Nuke
• The maturity to be able to communicate directly with clients and understand their requirements

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: Immediate and into 2011
• Duration: Project based

If this position sounds of interest then please get in touch, sending your reel and resume to: vancouver-jobs@moving-picture.com

We look forward to hearing from you!