Hasta La Motion!

the shot in question has a camera rotating around a 3d scene. and i want to add a lensfare to the sun which gets occluded by the 3d talent.

ive heard that adding flares in a stereoscopic shot is complicated. pls share advice or personal experience.

thanks again..

With an emphasis on the aesthetics and techniques of photo-realistic effects, the texture artist will be responsible for creating photo-real texture and relevant maps. These will be rendered using established industry tested rendered software and proprietary renderers.

A strong understanding of real world materials is essential and must be demonstrated in the work on your reel.

Texture artists work closely with the modeling, shading and lighting artists. Therefore a thorough knowledge of each discipline must be demonstrated.

As a texture artist you must:

. be able to perform rough composites of your assets in Nuke
. have the ability to demonstrate proficiency in creating photo-realistic textures
. help establish suitable working techniques for the members of your team
. work in conjunction with the production team (producer, VFX Supervisor,
CG supervisor) to establish schedules and technical requirements
. work in partnership with lighters and compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard

Requirements include,

. successful completion of a Visual Effects diploma from a recognized Institution
. strong artistic skills
. a traditional arts background with emphasis on photo-realistic character
work and environments would be an asset
. formal training in Autodesk Maya texturing methodologies
. working knowledge of multi-pass rendering, lighting, matchmoving and NURBS modeling

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1602

closes: 30 May 2011

• To provide a wide variety of dynamic simulations for character-based work, including clothing, hair, muscle and skin.

• The creation of simulation rigs for characters and creatures, using Maya nCloth & additional proprietary tools
• Shot execution using simulation rigs, and the delivery of finished assets to the Lighting Department
• Liaison with other departments involved in the creature workflow – eg, Modelling, Rigging, Animation & Lighting
• Involvement in the development of Departmental tools and techniques

• Previous production experience on CG creature projects
• Proficiency in using Maya
• Experience with some of the following types of dynamic simulation: cloth, hair/fur, feathers, skin and muscle
• Experience of creating simulation rigs and setups for shows
• Good problem solving skills
• An appreciation of both the aesthetic and technical requirements of the role
• A good eye for detail
• A strong work ethic, and a willingness to be involved in both development & shot execution
• Ability to work as part of a team in a challenging and deadline orientated environment
• Good understanding of pipeline and workflow issues
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to liaise across departments

• Programming/scripting experience (eg. mel, Python and/or C++)
• Experience of developing tools, scripts and plug-ins to help streamline workflow
• Modelling skills
• Rigging experience
• Good understanding of Maya constraints and deformers
• A knowledge of Syflex or any other simulation software
• Experience of working under a Unix/Linux systems environment

Please email celine.beunier@framestore.com if you are interested in finding out more!