Jul 20

MPC Vancouver: Mid level Matchmove TD

Posted in: The Job Lot
Position Summary:

The Matchmove TD is responsible for reproducing the geometry, camera movement and object movement of a live action shot in a 3D environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
· Supervise the tracking of CG elements, both camera and objects to match live-action footage in a 3D environment and to maintain consistent shot quality
· Work with production to create matchmove schedules and project targets for your show
· Work to define any specific matchmove tools required for the show and identify any additions or modifications to our existing toolset required to realize this pipeline
· Monitor daily progress to ensure targets are being met, adjusting the pipeline and schedules as necessary
· Conform any Lidar scans, Survey Data or matchmove specific geometry prior to starting a sequence

Requirements:
· Must have thorough knowledge of software based object tracking and 3D rotoscoping of a digital model to a live action background
· Proven Matchmove experience in a large feature-film VFX production environment
· Must be proficient in: 3D Equalizer, Maya and Boujou
· Knowledge of Nuke an advantage
· Experience with other tracking software (eg Matchmover) taken into account
· Must be able to model and manipulate geometry for scene reconstruction and to aid tracking
· Candidates should demonstrate a good eye for detail and precision with strong problem-solving skills
· Must have a solid understanding of camera moves and filming techniques
· Excellent communication skills
· General understanding of linux/unix-based operating systems
· On set experience an advantage
· At least 3 to 4 years of relevant experience.

Details:
· Location: Vancouver, Canada
· Start Date: Immediate onwards
· Duration: Project based
· Date Posted: July 20th, 2011 to August 19th, 2011

If this position sounds of interest then please apply via our website.
Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Jul 20

MPC Vancouver- Mid- level Rigging TD

Posted in: The Job Lot
Position Summary:

MPC Vancouver is looking for experienced Film VFX Rigging TDs to join our team in 2011.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Uses an array of commercial and proprietary tools to create character rigs
· Design control mechanism’s that are simple and intuitive
· Work in conjunction with the modelling department and animation department to create photorealistic characters
· Integration of characters and rigs into the production pipeline.
· Create User Interfaces and tools that assist animators
· Works in partnership with R&D programmers, Animators, Lighting TD’s to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard
· Provide support to character rigs throughout production
· Write scripts that automate character production

Requirements:

· Thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to character rigging and animation, with a show reel to back this up
· Understanding of puppet and control philosophy
· Excellent understanding of anatomy, volumes and masses, dynamics and character motion
· Experience in feature film/broadcast visual effects production
· Good understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modelling to texturing, animation and rendering
· Good computer skills, particularly with UNIX/Linux command line interface
· MEL programming essential
· Maya API C++ programming also a plus
· At least 3 years less than 5 years of relevant experience

Details:

· Location: Vancouver, Canada
· Start Date: July 2011 onwards
· Duration: Project based
· Date Posted: July 20th, 2011 – August 19th ,2011

If this position sounds of interest then please apply via our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Jul 20

Freelance Fusion Compositors Needed!

Posted in: The Job Lot
Taylor James is looking for some freelancer compositors to work on several projects we have within the studio at the moment. Ideally you would be able to start asap, but definitiely by the beginning of August. Project length is negotiable depending on experience.

Ideally we are looking for experience in Fusion, but Nuke or Shake skills may well be transferable.

If you are interested, please get in touch with Chloe via recruitment@taylorjames.com.

Thanks very much, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Jul 19

Jr/Mid System Administrator

Posted in: The Job Lot
About Luma Pictures:
Luma Pictures is an artist-run feature film visual effects studio located a block from the beach in Santa Monica, California. We maintain a unique culture with an amazingly talented staff that consistently cranks out top notch work. We are currently searching for a Jr/Mid System Administrator to fill some of our tech needs.

The position:
You will be working amongst some of the most talented visual effects artists, but in the IT department, in a small team of dedicated employees. Primary tasks of the IT department are keeping the artists working and keeping the pipeline running smoothly, as well as security and scalability implementations.

Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to many aspects of our production network; including user support, OS management and scripting. The precise tasks can vary depending on what you bring to the table, but some of the outstanding responsibilities are:
-manage and troubleshoot hardware and software issues on user workstations running Mac, Linux and occasionally Windows
-BASH and/or Python scripting to increase production in our area of supporting the artists
-assisting with other items such as power issues, building issues, and other general Issues
-ethernet cabling, power cabling, server setups and take downs, deployments

Qualifications:
-knowledge of OSX, CentOS/RHEL, Fedora including software management and deployment
-knowledge of and some experience with networking concepts and network implementations
-basic knowledge of DNS, LDAP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH, RDP and other common protocols
-proactive, curious, energetic, troubleshooter
-strong desire and ability to learn and apply new knowledge and techniques
-able to lift a server or other similarly weighted item from time to time, independently

Bonuses:
-familiar with visual effects shops, pipelines or similar
-wireless networking experience
-video card experience (drivers, troubleshooting, Xorg, etc)
-familiar with puppet

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS THREAD.
Simply email your resume to jobsysad2011@luma-pictures.com

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Jul 19

MPC Vancouver- Modeller TD

Posted in: The Job Lot
Position Summary:

Candidates should be willing to consider their task part of the creative process, not only a matter of duplicating scans or drawings. Often designs must change in the modelling/rigging phase. So a design and/or sculpting background would be ideal but not essential. Some technical proficiency with building models for deformations (like blendshapes, deformers and muscle/skin simulators) is a must. Solid production experience required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· To bring a creative spirit to the task
· To build 3D models which artistically represent the designs while technically meeting the needs of other processes
· To be flexible and team oriented
· To communicate about their progress and ideas with their supervisor and producer daily

Requirements:

· Ability to interpret models from both 3D scans or 2D artwork
· Advanced UV skills a must
· Experience building models for facial and body deformations
· Thorough working knowledge of Maya’s modelling tools, and Zbrush/Mudbox
· Knowledge of any supplemental modelling tools or additional packages a plus eg: Cyslice
· Experience working in a Linux environment
· Fine art skills and design background a plus (sculpture, drawing, Industrial Design)
· At least 5 years relevant experience

Details:
· Location: Vancouver, Canada
· Start Date: Immediate
· Duration: Project based
· Date Posted: July 19, 2011 to August 18th, 2011

If this position sounds of interest then please apply via our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Jul 19

Nuke Compositor (Freelance) Needed

Posted in: The Job Lot
We are looking for Nuke Artists who have a good understanding of 3D. If think you fit the bill please reply to jobs@atomicarts.net with the subject line "Nuke", your daily rate (whatever currency) and links to your show reels and images.
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Jul 19

EXPERIENCED NUKE COMPOSITOR NEEDED ASAP.

Posted in: The Job Lot
Mainframe is a high-end animation and visual effects studio which is home to some of europe’s top directors, producers, animators and vfx artists all working closely to produce a plethora of groundbreaking and visually stunning work.

http://www.mainframe.co.uk/

>Job Title: Nuke Compositor
> Location: London
> Specialises in: Photo real, CG composting

> Freelance (must be ON SITE)

We are looking for an experienced Nuke Compositor for a visual effects job to work ASAP.

If you are interested please send examples of work or showreels to : armand@mainframe.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

UK APPLICANTS ONLY.
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Jul 19

Nuke Artist (Freelance)

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We are looking for Nuke Artists who have a good understanding of 3D. If think you fit the bill please reply to jobs((at))atomicarts((dot))net with the subject line "Nuke", your daily rate (whatever currency) and links to your show reels and images.
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Jul 18

Seeking on-set VFX Supervisor for Seattle-area shoot

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Seeking an on-set visual effects supervisor for the live-action shoot of the sci-fi short film Novos (http://novosfilm.wordpress.com/). Shoot is August 8th-12th. This is a paid position.

Please email jpbrebner@gmail.com for any submissions or questions.

Thanks!

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Jul 18

MPC Vancouver: FX Department Coordinator

Posted in: The Job Lot
Position Summary:

We are looking to recruit an experienced FX Department Coordinator to work with the Production team and Supervisors on our current film projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Supporting HOD, Producers and Supervisors in implementing project plans and meeting deadlines
· Working with the FX HOD to coordinate the FX team
· Assisting in both the creation and maintenance of FX department schedules
· Working with FX artists to implement scheduled deliveries and milestones, along with reporting back status of tasks and milestone targets
· Scheduling meetings and daily reviews, note taking and database management
· Organizing reference materials and tracking incoming and outgoing deliveries to and from clients

Requirements:

· The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating on at least two significant projects of 80+ shots in an established VFX facility as an FX department coordinator
· A solid understanding of CG production pipelines and post production is required and a willingness to learn and adapt requested
· Excellent people skills and a proven ability to work in a team environment
· Strong project management skills and a sensitivity towards deadline related deliveries
· At a technical level a familiarity with standard Microsoft office applications is essential, especially Excel and Word, with further knowledge in Filemaker Pro and Microsoft Project being advantageous
· An ability to handle multiple tasks under varying degrees of pressure is a must

Details:
· Location: Vancouver, Canada
· Start Date: Immediate
· Duration: Project based
· Date posted: July 18, 2011- August 17th, 2011

If this position sounds of interest then please apply via our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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