Hasta La Motion!

We are currently looking for experienced TDs with a background or interest in Crowd simulation, procedural animation or motion capture to join our Crowd team. The successful applicants will use ALICE, MPC‘s proprietary Maya-based crowd layout and simulation toolset, to populate cities, choreograph battles, wrangle herds and generally inject multitudinous life into a number of exciting upcoming feature films.

Crowd TDs must be flexible and adapt to many different requirements within the same system, including bipedes or multipeds, winged or finned, humans, animals or fantastical creatures.

Duties and Responsibilities:
· Produce realistic animation: ranging from several individuals to several thousand autonomous agents, using standard Maya techniques in conjunction with a sophisticated simulation framework
· Have a solid understanding of the crowd pipeline from start to finish
· Ability to help setup the basic pipeline needs for the show and address of other departments such as Lighting
· Participate in dailies and desk rounds, and willingness to take direction as well as work independently to address feedback and problem solve
· Deliver on schedule and meet deadlines, and work under pressure if required
· Ability to communicate effectively with Leads, and work collaboratively as part of a team
· Work alongside the HOD & Leads to define the needs for the show and identify any additions or modifications to our existing tool-set or pipeline
· Write tools & workflows to automate new processes or to facilitate other departments/ more junior artists
· Provide in detail bug reports & feature requests to the HOD & RND when appropriate

Requirements:
· Broad working knowledge of 3D and 2D generalist skills, including aspects of modeling, layout, animation, scripting, lighting, FX and compositing, and an ability to work closely with people in related disciplines
· Previous CG production experience in feature films, broadcast or games
· Intermediate-Advanced level user of Maya, or similar 3D package
· Mel and/or Python scripting ability is invaluable, C++, Lua or similar programming experience advantageous
· Good eye for realistic movement, behavior and layout both in individuals and crowds
· Familiarity with simulation techniques and technology, not just in crowds but also cloth, physics & fluids
· Familiarity with at least one film compositing application (Shake and/or Nuke preferred), and a good understanding of the compositing process
· Good computer skills, particularly with the UNIX/Linux command line
· Familiarity with MASSIVE or other crowd simulation packages would be beneficial, but not essential
· Experience with development of intelligent particle/crowd/flocking systems is an advantage
· A general understanding of the whole visual effects pipeline and familiarity with standard 3D and 2D tools is also very beneficial

Details:
· Location: Vancouver, Canada
· Start Date: November 2011 onwards
· Duration: Project Based
· Date Posted: July 18th, 2011- August 17th, 2011

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

We look forward to hearing from you!

email me samples of music vids you have edited, looking for an all in one editor and someone who can do some nice effects

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I am in search of a Texture Painter for a Hollywood feature film project. The position is unpaid for the moment. The candidate must have Hollywood work experience, texturing characters. IMDb Film Credit are up for grabs!

Anyone interested, kindly please e-mail me at : kaustavsinha10@gmail.com

Thanks,
Kaustav

Luma Pictures is looking for Nuke Compositors

Luma Pictures is an artist centric feature film VFX studio located two blocks from the beach in Santa Monica, California. We maintain a unique culture with an amazingly talented staff and are always on the lookout for exceptional people for full time and project positions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• compositing of both digital and live action elements to create groundbreaking visual effects shots for blockbuster films
• Collaborate with fellow artist and supervisors to meet challenging production deadlines in a positive work environment

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be well versed Nuke (background with Shake considered a plus)
• Should have a good understanding of 3d multi-pass rendering techniques and colorspace concepts
• Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines
• An understanding of stereo (3D) and anamorphic compositing in Nuke
• Artists must be able to take direction and work in a team focused environment, good communication skills are a must
• Relocation assistance may be available subject to negotiation

If you think you fit the bill and want a quick response, upload your reel/portfolio and a shot breakdown to www.lumapictures.com. If you prefer to send hard copies, you can submit a resume, reel, shot breakdown and cover letter to:

ATTN: Recruiting – Compositor
Luma Pictures
1424 2nd St
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Submitted materials will not be returned and no phone calls please.
www.luma-pictures.com