Hasta La Motion!

Specializing in feature film visual effects and animation for international and local producers, Toronto based digital studio, Mr. X Inc. is comprised of a unique and gifted team of artists, filmmakers and programmers devoted to the art, craft and technology of visual story telling. Our talented staff, committed to quality above all else, have achieved some of the most original and photo-realistic visual effects and animation seen on film to date. If you have the imagination, talent and drive, then Mr. X is looking for you

We invite you to visit our website at www.mrxfx.com.

Mr. X Inc. is seeking a Tracker/Animator for upcoming feature film projects.

Responsibilities include:

• 3D Camera tracking – recreating the movement of a stereo live-action camera in 3D, set extensions – ensuring 3d objects placed in a 3D virtual environment are accurately tracked,
• Using the measurements and pictures of the live-action set, camera information, distortion grids, and scaling reference of characters and objects to recreate a virtual set in 3D,
• Matchmoving rigid and non-rigid objects on moving elements in the plate,
• Removing lens distortion from the plates to aid in the solving of tracks,
• Creation of high standard animation in a variety of styles,
• Engaging at every stage of production including generating original concepts and designs, research and development and pre-visualization of complicated sequences including camera work,
• Producing 3D visual effects that far exceed client and audience expectations.
• 3D modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, rendering as required,
• Meeting production schedules and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge and experience with Maya,
• Thorough knowledge of PFTrack or 3Dequalizer (knowledge of Boujou a plus),
• On set production experience is desirable,
• Previous stereoscopic film production experience a plus,
• Knowledge of a tracking software’s scripting language is desirable,
• Meticulous attention to detail with a great eye for camera, blocking plus composition and must work well under pressure for potentially short turnaround deadines,
• Able to take direction and feedback well from supervisor,
• A minimum of 2 years of feature film experience required.

All interested applicants should email their resumes to recruiting@mrxfx.com with the subject reading “Tracker/Animator". Please include the address of your web portfolio in your cover letter and/or resume or send a DVD of your demo reel to:

Attn: Recruiting- Animator/Tracker
Mr X Inc.
35 McCaul Street, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1V7

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

This is your chance to lead the Animation Studio (Mocap Body & Facial Dept/Animation Team/Rigging Team). You will be responsible for setting up and maintaining animation pipelines/workflows and setting a high quality bar.

for more information visit:

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1376

closes: 29 Aug 2010

Avalanche Studios is a technology intense company where it’s important that our staff is feeling great and are having fun together. Friday beer, massage in the office and sport activities are some of the things that makes it so easy to enjoy working here. Further you will work as part of a cross functional team together with some of the most talented and experienced individuals in the gaming industry.

Avalanche Studios does also own Expansive Worlds who develop theHunter, the world’s most realistic hunting simulator.

Avalanche Studios is currently looking for a VFX Artist to work on the development of high-profile projects for PS3 and Xbox 360.

The main focus and majority of time will be spent creating, implementing and optimizing particle visual effects. Examples include fire, smoke, explosion trails and sparkle bursts. The ideal candidate feels comfortable in a team environment and is able to deliver compelling special effects for an original IP. You will work with the Art Director and the Lead Artist to create visually stunning effects utilizing the Avalanche engine. This is a huge opportunity for a driven effect artist to research and evolve the Avalanche effects pipeline and to create amazing visual effects.

Requirements:

* 2+ years of experience in the game and/or film industry
* Experience from creating high-quality particle effects and textures
* Experience from creating high-quality real time shading and post effects
* An art portfolio showcasing high-quality, high resolution effect textures
* The ability to view visual reference of an effect, deconstruct it and subsequently re-create it in a real-time game engine is essential
* Strong knowledge of environmental effects, cloth simulations, lighting and dynamics
* High proficiency in technical problem solving
* Knowledge of Photoshop, Maya, Adobe After Effects or 3D Studio Max

It’s to your advantage if you have any of the following:

* Experience working with and knowledge of PS3 and X360 hardware
* Experience creating real time effects through proprietary engines
* Experience in writing scripts/plugins in MEL, C/C++ for Maya

To apply for this position please register at our site with a detailed CV and cover letter. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only. All applicants are required to relocate to work full-time in Stockholm, Sweden.

Avalanche Studios is a technology intense company where it’s important that our staff is feeling great and are having fun together. Friday beer, massage in the office and sport activities are some of the things that makes it so easy to enjoy working here. Further you will work as part of a cross functional team together with some of the most talented and experienced individuals in the gaming industry.

Avalanche Studios does also own Expansive Worlds who develop theHunter, the world’s most realistic hunting simulator.

Avalanche Studios is currently looking for a VFX Artist to work on the development of high-profile projects for PS3 and Xbox 360.

The main focus and majority of time will be spent creating, implementing and optimizing particle visual effects. Examples include fire, smoke, explosion trails and sparkle bursts. The ideal candidate feels comfortable in a team environment and is able to deliver compelling special effects for an original IP. You will work with the Art Director and the Lead Artist to create visually stunning effects utilizing the Avalanche engine. This is a huge opportunity for a driven effect artist to research and evolve the Avalanche effects pipeline and to create amazing visual effects.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in the game and/or film industry
• Experience from creating high-quality particle effects and textures
• Experience from creating high-quality real time shading and post effects
• An art portfolio showcasing high-quality, high resolution effect textures
• The ability to view visual reference of an effect, deconstruct it and subsequently re-create it in a real-time game engine is essential
• Strong knowledge of environmental effects, cloth simulations, lighting and dynamics
• High proficiency in technical problem solving
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Maya, Adobe After Effects or 3D Studio Max

It’s to your advantage if you have any of the following:

• Experience working with and knowledge of PS3 and X360 hardware
• Experience creating real time effects through proprietary engines
• Experience in writing scripts/plugins in MEL, C/C++ for Maya

To apply for this position please register at our site with a detailed CV and cover letter. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only. All applicants are required to relocate to work full-time in Stockholm, Sweden.

You will work with small team leading the 3D compositing aspects.

– Visual sense of digital composites
– Solid understanding of 3D concepts and workflows.
– Enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment.

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