to join them on a contract basis to work on the continued development of the official Renderman online courseware, created for Pixar.
You’ll need an excellent technical working knowledge of Renderman with recognised experience in a production environment.
http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=879
closes: 17 Aug 2010
The chosen candidate will be responsible for layout and previs in collaboration with the animation team and Show director. They will be creating rough versions of shots in a sequence, translating the creative vision directly from the director.
Primary Responsibilities:
– Create 3D interpretations of the layout, shot list and previs with director.
– Apply filmmaking principals in CG environment to create a sequence of shots and convey a story.
– Establish environment, shot composition, camera movement and character blocking.
– Able to work in fast-pace environment, creating rough models/ sets for pre-visualization purposes while still maintaining all aspects of the scene.
Skills and Experience:
– Strong Maya skills a must.
– Proficient in modeling, animation, cinematography.
– Be active in remaining current and up to date with software
– Collaborate with directors and supervisors on animation development during pre-production.
– Accepts direction, works well under pressure, organized and able to multitask.
– Solid understanding of computer graphic fundamentals and pipelines.
– Comfortable in a smaller studio setting and enjoys being multi-faceted.
– Firm commitment to meeting deadlines.
http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1370
closes: 18 Jun 2011
NewBreed vfx is looking for animators who are fluent in Maya and 3ds Max.
Please send us your resumes to jobs@newbreedvfx.com
Thanks.
(1) A minimum of Microsoft MCP-level certification on Windows 2000 (server and workstation) and Windows XP. MCSA or MCSE-level certifications on these operating systems are preferred. Windows 2003 Server experience is a major plus.
(2) General computer hardware troubleshooting skills, especially if the applicant has previous help-desk experience. If there are no certifications, please be prepared to demonstrate your skills.
(3) Networking experience including switch, router and firewall configuration and troubleshooting. Cisco CCNA-level certification or equivalent is preferable.
(4) The Willingness and ambition to learn basic editing and run dailies session’s on our edit suite (training provided)
(5) You have a keen interest in the vfx/animation industry and are a local to the lower mainland
Please send your resumés and salary expectations to:
Nicole.Leeming@Stargatestudios.net
No phone calls please…
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:
Qualifications:
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.
Dinamo Productions is an expanding 2D & CGI Animation, and Visual Effects company based in South Wales within the UK. We are looking for enthusiastic and creative team members to join us at our new premises for big upcoming projects. If you have the talent, are hard working and dedicated, you could be just the person for us!
The Job
Were looking for talented Matchmoving Artists who can:
·Using PFTrack, successfully track and resolve 3D cameras from live action plates for import into Maya, 3D Studio Max and Nuke
·Model set layouts in 3D for assisting with matchmoving and animation
·Track in 2D using Adobe After Effects and Nuke
·Matchmove live action characters with pre-rigged CG character models
·Animate natural and realistic camera motion from scratch
·Visit live-action sets for tracking supervision
·Work closely with the animation team to test the integration of CG characters and props into live action plates
·Work closely with the Visual Effects Supervisor to deliver shots to their specifications
Contract terms to be agreed according to experience.
Your Experience
·Minimum 2 years industry experience tracking and matchmoving for TV or Film
·In depth knowledge of camera formats and lenses, including the effect of lens distortion, and how to compensate for it
·Excellent experience and knowledge of PFTrack or a similar 3D tracking package
·Experience in Maya a must; 3D Studio Max a plus
·Knowledge of 2D tracking technologies in After Effects, Nuke and Mocha
·Experience of working on projects within a studio pipeline
·Proficient in mathematics with an ability to solve problems under tight deadlines.
Applicants Should
·Have a higher education qualification in an art, animation, design or computer related subject
·Be motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to work hard in a fun and relaxed atmosphere
·Be motivated to develop and maintain a strong knowledge in his/her expertise
·Able to take direction and work closely with a small group of people in an open environment
·Able to prioritize tasks and manage their own time effectively
·Have a passion for TV and Film
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Applicants Must:
·Be a UK resident or have a valid current UK work permit
·Be able to work on site at our new premises in Treforest, South Wales
You must confirm both of the above requirements within your application email/letter. If these are not supplied your application may be discounted.
How to Apply
If you’re interested, please email your CV and a link to your online demo reel/portfolio with the subject "Matchmoving Artist", to jobs@dinamo.co.uk
Alternatively send us a CV and a DVD of your showreel to us at:
Dinamo Productions
Unit A3
Rizla House
Severn Road
Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
United Kingdom
CF37 5SP
Submissions WILL NOT be returned, so please do not send original artwork.
Those interested may send in their resumes to :
asha@amskrayvfx.com
You may look into our website for the projects completed by us.
www.amskrayvfx.com
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, has 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 is looking to hire a Render Wrangler to join the Systems Dept, and work closely with Technical Directors associated with rendering.
Render Wranglers (RW’s) are responsible for providing 24×7 support of the studio’s rendering efforts. RW’s monitor and load balance the render farm, assist with crashed and errored jobs, and participate in the day-to-day management of render farm hosts. RW’s provide rendering support for all departments and divisions, including: Previz, Animation, Lighting and VFX.
RW’s can also assist monitoring data transfers across various file system hierarchies and initiate data moves to balance disk utilization. Other responsibilities include answering the Render Desk hotline, escalating urgent studio support issues after hours and responding to all Support tickets assigned to the department.
Responsibilities:
Render Farm Management:
Detect and troubleshoot failed jobs
Follow-up crashed jobs and jobs killed because they were hung
Monitor, diagnose and resolve/escalate malfunctioning farm hosts
Keep the render farm running at maximum capacity
Monitor file systems for space availability
Monitor render farm I/O utilization
Request changes in storage volume sizes as needed
Identify and report trends and potential problems
Monitor render blade local disk caches and clear caches
where necessary
Monitor software license utilization on render farm
Render Queue Management:
Monitor the XRender render queue
Monitor the XRender Dispatcher operation
Update and maintain the XRender job priorities according to Production
Assist artists with (python) job submissions and job errors
Respond to all render-related Support Request Tickets
Work with production to forecast render resource needs
Render Pipeline Management:
Update shot directories, libraries and servers
Run Linux and Perl scripts to convert proprietary script files into images, movie and video files
Render, inspect and fix frames for multiple concurrent productions
Provide render time estimates to producers, directors and animators
for dailies and film out
Studio Support:
Monitor studio infrastructure servers and escalate problems
Answer and escalate Studio Help Desk calls after hours and on weekends
After hours and weekend render farm support
Qualifications:
Good verbal and writing skills, good organizational skills
Able to handle a fast paced, high pressure environment
Can work well with a group or independently
Able to work very flexible hours on weekend evenings or nights. The shift will be from approximately 6pm-3am.
Please send your cover letter and resume to recruiting@mrxfx.com with the subject line Render Wrangler.
positon I
Senior Teacher of Visual Effects
Responsibilities
1. The position holder is responsible for design and developing the curriculum of Visual Effects;
2. Teaching
3. Prepare class when not teaching;
4. Help in formulation and implementation of staff training;
5. Work with management to identify TAs and translators’ work;
6. Assist in monitoring and evaluation of teaching effectiveness.
7. Help doing the promotional activities for the school.
Requirements
Master degree in VFX or Computer Graphic in Arts
At least 3 years relevant production experience in industry or teaching experience
good very at making visual effects by using Houdini, Maya and After Effects kinds of VFX software and also knowledgeable on Compositing
Strong capability of teaching and curriculum design
Dynamic presentation skills
Position II
Jonior Teacher/TA/Intern of Visual Effects (include intern teacher assistant)
Responsibilities
1. The position holder is responsible for help the lead teacher in visual effects;
2. Assist Teaching in class;
3. Help lead teacher to prepare teaching materials;
4. Help lead teacher to design assignments and doing tutorial for the students;
5. Teaching entry level students in VFX;
6. Help in formulation and implementation of staff training;
7. Help doing the promotional activities for the school
Requirements
Bachelor degree or above in VFX or Computer Graphic in Arts
good at making visual effects by using Houdini, Maya and After Effects kinds of VFX software and preferably someone who has knowledge in Compositing
presentation skills
preferably someone who are bilingual in English or French
please send your information or contact with acgchinahr@gmail.com
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