Artist-Internship under VFX Supervisor at ILM (Hollywood, CA)

Artist-Internship available on Rough Hustle, an upcoming independent film featuring cast from Twilight, General Hospital, and X-Files.

Must know After Effects.

Working under a VFX Supervisor/Compositor from Industrial Light & Magic.

Details on the project can be found on Facebook, MovieSet.com, IMDb, etc.

Screen credit (& IMDb). Direct mentoring by VFX Supervisor as well the Director.

Film to be released theatrically in early 2011 — Please submit resume & cover letter ASAP: info@roughhustle.com

Particle Effects Artist for Stop Motion Film

Hi Everyone,

Nanuq the film is searching for a particle effects artist. Nanuq is a live action and clay animation short film. You may check out the trailer and photographs from the film at www.nanuqthefilm.com. Specific particle effects include:

-Snow
-Aurora Borealis
-Stars
-Mist

Please send your work and resume to Brent Yontz at nanuqthefilm@gmail.com to be considered for the job.

Thank you!

Best,

-Brent

Brent Yontz
Director of Photography
www.brentyontzdp.com

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MPC Vancouver: Compositors and Matte Painters

Are you a Compositor or a Matte Painter? Have you ever considered a move to Vancouver? Well, MPC Vancouver needs you!

Get in touch to find out more about what we have going on: vancouver-jobs@moving-picture.com

2D to 3D Conversion Producer – Burbank, CA

2D-3D Conversion Producer

Company Overview

Deluxe Digital Studios (DDS) is a leading supplier of DVD, Blu-ray, BD Live, and digital distribution post production services, including subtitling and localization, video compression, encoding, authoring, menu design, bonus content production, audio, and network services. We provide theatrical dubbing services, as well as point-of-purchase creative displays. DDS is a global company with presence in 6 countries. Our clients include the major Hollywood studios as well as a growing number of on-line retailers.

Primary Responsibilities

· Responsible for a team of Stereographic Production Artists providing 2D to 3D conversion of previously released movies and television.
· Co-anchors all production work with Lead Shot Producer.
· Assists Lead Conversion Producers with communication within the team.
· Updates all management teams and management systems of progress of daily production as required.
· Serves as team lead over Production Artists.
· Periodically reviews completed segments to ensure that all quality standards and client expectations have been met.
· Provides training on all production procedures: coordinates documents, production use of Nuke, After Effects, Silhouette, Mocha and other creative applications.
· Serves as a backup to the Lead Conversion Producer when required.
· Represents and communicates needs of all production team members.
· Assures that all timelines and milestones are achieved. Escalates in the event that help is needed to achieve these.
· Performs daily quality checks on the progress of all work done by the Production Artists on their team.

Qualifications

· Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent experience. BFA preferred.
· Four (4) years experience in 2D to 3D conversion projects, animated graphics.
· Strong working knowledge of Nuke, After Effects, Mocha, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut, Silhouette, Shake and other similar creative animated and rotoscoping/painting applications required.
· Working knowledge of rotoscoping, painting, edge fill techniques, and dimensionalization required.
· Proven ability to lead and train a group.
· Proven ability to work quickly and independently, anticipating, recognizing and resolving problems with minimal supervision.
· Strong communication skills (verbal and written), motivational skills, and strong attention to detail.
· Proven ability to manage a schedule/milestones while delivering a high quality product
· Individual will work in a fast-paced, small team environment, dealing directly with other technical, creative and operations employees on a regular basis.
· Flexibility to work overtime and/or on weekends with little or short notice.

This is a rare opportunity to join an emerging field with the backing of an established industry leader. Visit us at www.bydeluxe.com.

To apply for this position please email your resume to HR.resumes@bydeluxe.com

Stereographic Production Artist – 2D to 3D

Stereographic Production Artist 2D-3D

Company Overview

Deluxe Digital Studios (DDS) is a leading supplier of DVD, Blu-ray, BD Live, and digital distribution post production services, including subtitling and localization, video compression, encoding, authoring, menu design, bonus content production, audio, and network services. We provide theatrical dubbing services, as well as point-of-purchase creative displays. DDS is a global company with presence in 6 countries. Our clients include the major Hollywood studios as well as a growing number of on-line retailers.
Primary Responsibilities

· Works under the direction of the Lead and Conversion Producers following prescribed production procedures utilizing approved dimensionalization, rotoscoping and paint applications.
· Paints based on layer information and customer requirements as defined by the Executive Producer and Conversion Producer.
· Provides paint and edge fill to meet the highest quality standards.
· Perform Stereographic 2D to 3D Conversions, match moving, clean back plate (rig removal, etc)
· Performs conversion activities using manual and tool related techniques within each task based on layer information and customer requirements as defined by the Executive Producer and Shot Producer.
· Provides conversion to meet the highest quality standards.
· Complete each task within the pre-scribed timeline in order to meet the stated project timelines.
· Works with the production team to maintain the Shot Producer’s overall creative vision, and the highest technical quality.
· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent experience. BFA preferred.
· Must have at least one (1) years experience with Nuke, After Effects, Mocha and Silhouette; other applications are a plus.
· Working knowledge/Experience with rotoscoping, painting and edge fill techniques.
· Proven ability to work quickly and independently, anticipating, recognizing and resolving problems with minimal supervision.
· Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and strong attention to detail.
· Individual will work in a fast-paced, small team environment, dealing directly with other technical, creative and operations employees on a regular basis.
· Flexibility to work overtime and/or on weekends with little or short notice.

This is a rare opportunity to join an emerging field with the backing of an established industry leader. Visit us at www.bydeluxe.com.

To apply, email your resume to HR.Resumes@bydeluxe.com

Motion Designers – Los Angeles

LA based company is hiring freelance motion graphics artists with strong design skills. Primary work in After Effect, Flame, Cinema 4D. The project offers the opportunity for a great range of creative freedom for the artist. Content is produced in irregular aspect ratios for programming on large LED screens integrated into architectural structures.
For reference you can visit http://vimeo.com/g6by8/videos
Please send your credentials and rate info to jobs@standardsite.com WITH Motion Designer in the subject of the email. I look forward to seeing some great work.

Call for Entries: AT&T Simplify Your Life Contest

Break out your cameras! The AT&T Simplify Your Life video contest is underway. Don’t miss your opportunity to submit cool videos and win the $20,000 Grand Prize. Simple changes can make huge differences in our everyday lives — AT&T’s online services allow you to easily manage your account, pay your AT&T bills automatically and get answers about your account at anytime without picking up a phone.

Here’s what you need to do: create a video up to 60 seconds showing how AT&T’s online services can simplify life. Submit your video by December 1st and be eligible to win the $20K Grand Prize. To find out more go to: att.com/simplify/

Post any questions here!

Lighting & Shading TD

A studio based in Brussels is currently looking for a Shader developer for an animated, stereoscopic feature.

* 3+ years experience in feature film/broadcast visual effects production
* Thorough working knowledge of Maya and RenderMan
* Python, MEL, RSL
* Responsible for creating new shaders, optimizing rendering processes
* Script and maintain a variety of tools for rendering
* A feeling for user-friendly tools design

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1424

closes: 13 Dec 2010

Senior compositors

A new post house in central Berlin are looking for 2 highly skilled senior compositors (NUKE and/or Fusion) for a short contract gig. You will be experienced with high-end TVCs and have a mindblowing online showreel. The Client will provide the successful applicants with airline tickets and housing during the gig.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1460

closes: 5 Dec 2010

3D Generalist — Vancouver

Leviathan Studios is looking for a 3D generalist to join our team. We are a Maya based facility located in Gastown.

3 + years experience in Maya
Modelling/texturing/lighting
MUST be a BC Resident

For inquires, please contact trevor@leviathan-studios.com

Thanks!