Hasta La Motion!

We are looking for more 3ds max vfx artists and nuke / fusion compositors to join us in-house to work on two high-end Indian vfx features… film experience preferred.

Please submit showreel (very very VERY important) and resume to hr@makutavfx.com. Looking for immediate start with good quality reels.

This is a full-time position and in-house in Hyderabad, India.

Please note that we can not process your application without a recent showreel.

Pete Draper
One of three head honchos,
Makuta VFX
pete@makutavfx.com

Flame Artist needed in Prague, Czech Republic.
For more info contact: petr@upp.cz

Two time Academy Award winner for Achievement in Visual Effects and three time recipient of the Scientific and Technical Achievement award, Rhythm & Hues is uniquely poised for the demands of the highly competitive visual effects and character animation industry.

At the heart of Rhythm & Hues’ success is its more than 20 year commitment to creating quality entertainment in a quality work environment.

A few current and upcoming feature projects include amongst others, "Hop", "X-Men: First Class" and "Life of Pi".

Position: Animation Support

Department: Animation

Position Summary:

An Animation Support TD performs technical support tasks for Animation and facilitates the flow of shots through the animation pipeline. The position provides an opportunity to gain exposure to the production pipeline and to learn about the production environment at Rhythm & Hues. Problem investigation and resolution skills are a must.

Responsibilities:

• Act as an animation technical contact, handling technical requests from artists and production personnel.
• Setup and support animation scene files.
• Write scripts for buttons and tools to improve animation workflow.
• Assist animators with troubleshooting shots. Issues may include problems with cameras, tracking, plates, sound, textures, etc.
• Support animators with various aspects of the production pipeline. Issues may include importing, exporting, & publishing assets.
• Act as the point of contact for animation issues affecting tracking, lighting, and fx.
• Test and support animation tools.
• Work closely with other Technical Directors & Animation Supervisors to maintain and improve the animation pipeline.

Required Skills:

• BS/BA preferred or equivalent experience in 3D graphics.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Linux/Unix proficiency.
• Ability to establish priorities and work independently or within a group.
• Scripting ability – Perl, csh, etc.
• Understanding of computer animation techniques and terminology.
• Entertainment-specific 3rd-party application familiarity (e.g. Houdini, Maya, Shake).

Desired Skills:

• Experience in a support position.
• Animation background.
• Good understanding of mechanics of animation.
• Understanding of spatial relationships.

Please mail or email a cover letter, resume, website and/or demo reel (DVD NTSC only) to:

Rhythm & Hues Studios
Recruiting Department
re: Animation Support
2100 East Grand Avenue, Bldg A
El Segundo, CA 90245

recruitment@rhythm.com
re:Animation Support

C4 Studios in Toronto is looking for intermediate level After Effects compositors for approx. 4 weeks starting immediately. Work involves live action manipulation of 2D element layers in 3D space, graphic overlays and combining CGI layers with additional 2d treatments to create final composites.

Must be proficient in After Effects CS3 3D workspace, 3D experience in Max or Maya a plus. Ontario residents only. Please e-mail c4hiring@gmail.com quoting SC-AFX.

Please include a link to an on-line portfolio or include up to 5 jpgs in your email.

Company: Technicolor
Job Title: 3D Roto Lead
Location: Hollywood, California

The Roto Lead manages the team of roto artists, to plan, and create tracks for visual effects shots.

Responsibilities

• Lead will supervises a team of roto artists including development, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, and making recommendations for advancement, hiring and termination.
• Leading the team to delivering roto elements which are technically sound
• Use discretion and independent judgment to allocate resources to meet expected quality levels within budget and ensure work is finished in a timely manner.
• Use discretion and independent judgment to create bids for potential projects.
• Manage and oversee the team of roto artists as required for each project.
• Establish quality standards.
• Supervise the development of shots, ensuring the team has the necessary skills and knowledge to complete a project.
• Approve final track before moving down pipeline.

Requirements

• A minimum Degree in computer animation, fine art, graphic design, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in related field.
• Stereo experience a plus
• Ability to communicate in manner that creates collaboration, coordination and teamwork and to ensure the mutual sharing of ideas and information
• Demonstrated ability to keep track of priorities, project activities, and critical milestones using the appropriate project management tools and techniques.
• An established leader with a demonstrated track record of success.
• Ability to generate new and innovative ideas
• Ability to manage, develop and retain key talent.
• Ability to direct and structure working practice so that design changes can be efficiently made
• Thorough understanding of the visual effects pipelines and workflows.
• Excellent understanding of photography and film, and the interactions of light, lenses and film emulsions make up the image.
• Must have clear understanding of match moving, roto, re-projection, matte painting and compositing process
• Must have strong leadership skills, be customer service oriented, and work well in a team environment
• Experience in managing large teams of artists
• Must be willing to travel

If you are interested in this position please send your resume to TDP.Recruitment@technicolor.com