Character Modeller/Animator wanted for dark fairy tale short film

Hiya.

Fool Angel Entertainment is looking to collaborate with a talented CGI artist to work on a high quality short drama entitled "Wolf At The Door".

Its a somewhat dark fairy tale story about a young girl chased by an unseen monster through a forest and subsequently trapped in a log cabin with two wolves.. one monstrous and hiding in the shadows and the other a maternal but still somewhat threatening character who converses with the girl.
It’s a powerful script with a nice twist at the end that resonates long after watching.

This is a short project that has been waiting to be made for too long and we are keen to shoot it this year despite not having the money that one would ideally need to do it. Sometimes you just have to seize the day and try and get good stories made..

In short it’s a low/no budget project that will be shot on HD with a professional crew donating their time in order to make it a professional high quality product, but (unless we are successful in raising some money over the next couple of months) there is no money for visual effects – or much of anything else really.

It is however a great showreel or graduation project for the right person looking for some strong material to showcase their talents or promote their independent company.

If you would like to get in touch or find out more about us and see previous work, please visit www.foolangel.com

We look forward to hearing from you and perhaps even building an ongoing relationship in future.

Kind regards,

Shane Ward & Natalie Samson
Producers, Fool Angel Entertainment

Jr. Compositor / Paint Artists – Los Angeles

Prime Focus delivers world-class visual effects and post services to major television and feature film projects. Combining extensive experience in post visual effects production, look development and custom R&D solutions, Prime Focus offers clients a vast range of VFX services. We provide a local presence for production and post-production with integrated, collaborative offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver and Winnipeg, New York, London, and Mumbai India.
We have an immediate need for project hire Jr. compositor / Paint artists to join our team in our Los Angeles office. This is an 4 week project hire position.

The main focus of the position will be to prepare plates for Compositors using Photoshop and Fusion as a primary tool. Fusion experience is not required but a welcome addition. Node based composting experience is a plus.

Experience/Skills:

* Good understanding of techniques and methods relating to basic compositing and clean plate preparation
* You must have excellent communication skills and be able to work well within a team alongside other artists helping to support Compositors
* Due to the complexity of the work previous film industry paint and/or compositing experience is required

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, login or register @ http://hr.na.primefocusworld.com/jobs.php and apply for the Jr. Compositor/Paint position. Just registering does not apply you for a desired position, so make sure to apply.

Prime Focus is an equal opportunity employer.
Visit our website: www.primefocusworld.com

3D Generalist (short term)

UtopiaPeople is a freelance agency for postproduction and production specialists, we represent 7000 freelancers around the world.
For more information about us please visit www.utopiapeople.com

We are once again looking for a greatly skilled Generalist for our client in Istanbul, Turkey. This time it is for a short contract, three to four weeks starting on the 9th of June. Fluid animation knowledge is an important issue for this project and thorough knowledege of the MAYA workflow. We will also need you to be flexible, in other words, if the project takes longer than expected, we need you to be able to stay.

Apartment and all flights are paid for. The rate is negotiable depending on your skills.

To apply:
You must be registered as a freelancer on www.utopiapeople.com (register free at http://www.utopiapeople.com/forms/registration.php ) If you are interested please email job@utopiapeople.before June 4 at 09:00 CET (the sooner we can get your application the better), marking your email with "Short term generalist Turkey" please write any information that you want to pass on to client in that email.

We will notify you if you are short listed. Only applications with webreels will be considered

PDI/ DreamWorks is looking for Paint Fix Artists

PDI/DreamWorks is looking for a few short term, temporary Paint Fix Artists at our Redwood City, CA location The position begins late June and will last a few months.

Paint Fix Artist Job Description
– Digitally alter and fix frames with paint and compositing tools using After Effects and Photoshop.
– Review each film frame and check for binding issues and other technical problems

Qualifications:
– Candidates for this position must have paint and compositing experience
– Must have a great working knowledge of After Effects 6.5 and Photoshop CS.
– A minimum of one year work experience in a production environment.
– Great visualization and artistic skills with an eye for detail and realism.
– Efficient and speedy work practices for quick turn-around time under deadline pressure.
– Please be highly motivated and passionate about your work and have a positive attitude.

Pluses:
– Knowledge of 3D Animation Pipeline.
– BFA or similar art background / equivalent experience.
– Traditional art skills- demonstrated eye for light, shadow, composition, and color.
– UNIX or Linux operating system experience.
– Film production experience.
– Experience using Nuke a plus

To apply, please send your online reel with breakdown and resume to: jobs@pdi.com. Please use "Paint Fix – Your Name" as the subject line of your email. Or send your demo reel with breakdown and resume to:
DreamWorks Animation
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA
91201

PDI/DreamWorks Animation is looking for a Crowds Artist

PDI/DreamWorks is currently looking for a Crowds Artist to join our team in Redwood City, CA
Job duties include:
* Simulating crowds using an in house cycle-based simulator
* Distributing cycle animation onto static crowds received from our layout department
* Writing simulation rules to control specific crowd actions
* Ability to identify and help solve problems in crowd cycles, simulations, and renders

Requirements:
* An enthusiasm about crowds
* General scripting (e.g. c-shell, Python, Perl, Mel)
* 6 months experience using 3d-software such as Maya, Houdini, or XSI
* MUST HAVE professional experience using Massive
* Experience working with cycle animation or motion capture data is a plus

To apply, please send your resume and reel with breakdown to jobs@pdi.com. Please use: Crowds Artist – Your Name as the subject line of your email. Or mail it to:
DreamWorks Animation
1000 Flower St
Glendale, CA 91201
Attn: Crowds Artist

Dreamworks Animation is hiring Layout Artists!

Dreamworks Animation is currently looking for Final Layout and Rough Layout artists at our Glendale and Redwood City, CA locations.

To apply, please send your resume and reel with breakdown to the address below. Please send it to the attention of the role you are applying and if you have a location preference. You can also send your online reel and resume to: jobs@dreamworks.com. Please use "Layout Artist – Your Name" as the subject line of the email



DreamWorks Animation
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA
91201
Attn: (RLO or FLO ARTIST)

ROUGH LAYOUT ARTIST JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Create sequences of shots that convey the story through the application of traditional filmmaking principles in a 3D computer graphics environment.
  • Establish character blocking, camera positioning and animate camera movement.
  • Create an animatic interpretation of the story reel.
  • Ensure that the vision of the Director and Art Director are incorporated.
  • Work with existing storyboards, recreate and/or enhance story through cinematic layout of shots.
  • May create rough pre-visualization models and environments to facilitate animatic work.
  • Collaborate with the Editorial department to incorporate animatic work into the production reel.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of computer graphics production experience or combination of traditional layout and computer graphics production experience required
  • Expertise in Maya or other high-end CG software
  • Basic CG model building skills required
  • Film background or education a plus



FINAL LAYOUT JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Take camera shots from RLO and install the actual animatable characters and final sets, resolving any issues that arise.
  • Set dress shots based upon key artwork, working with the Art Directors to achieve the desired aesthetic for the set.
  • Tighten up the cameras and support the shots through character animation and lighting, answering questions and solving problems that occur as each of these groups begin their work on the shots.
  • Set dress continuity between shots.
  • Simple prop rigging for character animation such as doors, cables, books, wallets, etc.
  • Provide RLO technical support. Create models, set up reference files, rig RLO characters.
  • Simple prop animation (i.e. ambient boat motion, non-character interacting props).

Qualifications

  • Spatial perception of objects in 3D space
  • Use of a 3D software package a plus
  • Basic knowledge of camera composition and good sense of aesthetic
  • Good problem solving skills, with high attention to detail and organization
  • Experience using the unix operating system
  • Scripting or programming skills a plus
  • Basic knowledge of cinematography a plus (i.e. screen direction, camera movement, camera timing)
  • Knowledge of production pipeline a plus

www.dreamworksanimation.com

Matte Painter/Environment Artist

A VFX studio based in Canada is currently looking for a talented senior Matte Painter/Environment Artist with 5 Years of experience in the film industry.

The Matte Painter will be responsible for creating photo realistic and very stylized backgrounds in 2D or 3D space. A portfolio showcasing strong 2D and 3D skills in achieving photorealistic images is a must.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1203

closes: 31 Jul 2010

Animation and VFX teacher wanted

The Company
Association of Computer Graphics operates multiple professional animation training programs and contributes in arts and academic exchanges for international CG industry, located in Beijing, in the CBD area Jianwai SOHO.
Since the company was established in 2007, ACG has been committed to build high-end animators training program based on the international standard, and maintain good relations with the international and Chinese CG enterprises, higher education institutions, and government agencies to promote cultural exchanges. These 3 years, ACG has invited many of the top animators, special effects masters of the world come to China for a visit and doing exchange of culture and arts activities. ACG provides first-class teacher training for the institutions and universities in China, to support the Government and non-profit organizations to organize international forums and Animation Festival. For those Chinese young people who have creative potential in arts ACG provides them an international standard of animation and visual effects learning environment and communication platform. ACG also cultivates professional CG entry personnel and give the provision of high-level technical advice for the Chinese and international enterprises. ACG has good cooperation with many large-scale enterprises and CG film projects in China and has top-grade reputation. More than 1000 students come to the annual selection, there are 100 have the opportunity to get into ACG. ACG is currently the most international standards and good reputation of the CG training institutions in China, which has won the title of one of the top 10 training institutions of CG in China for the last 2 years.

In order to keep developing ACG non-profit educational projects in 2010, we intend to recruit professional Animation and Visual Effects lead teachers and teacher assistants, include intern teacher assistants.
We offer:
For the foreign teachers and teacher assistants who sign longer than one-year contract with ACG, the company will provide accommodation, visas and air tickets costs and assist to process;
In addition except teaching each year, the teachers and TAs will have chance be involved in the production of film and television projects operating by national organizations and studios;
Every month and quarter, ACG teachers will be organized to participate world-class professional forums hold by governmental organizations in China and the activities of academic lectures and seminars in the domestic first-class arts colleges and universities;
ACG teachers and TAs will have the opportunity to participate in national CG education academic exchanges and academic development activities operated by state-level educational institutions and co-sponsored by ACG;
ACG will regularly invite the world-renowned animation, special effects and other related arts masters annually, such as the Academic-Award winner, important person from international well-known film and animation production companies to come to China to engage in academic exchanges, ACG teachers will participate in the events to present ACG’s academic team.

To the intern teacher assistants who sign the three-month intern contract with ACG, the company will provide accommodation, visas and air tickets costs and assist to process;
They will be organized to participate the activities of academic lectures and seminars in the domestic first-class arts colleges and universities;
Intern TAs will also have chance to take part in film or TV production in China.

Position ONE
Lead Teacher of Character Animation

Responsibilities
1. The position holder is responsible for design and developing the curriculum of character animation;
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 company.

Requirements
• Master degree in Animation or Arts
• At least 3 years relevant production experience in industry or teaching experience
• very good at character animation and also knowledgeable on Modeling and rigging or other aspects in Maya
• Strong capability of teaching and curriculum design
• Dynamic presentation skills

Position TWO
Lead 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 company.

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 Three
Teacher Assistant of Character Animation (include intern teacher assistant)

Responsibilities
1. The position holder is responsible for help the lead teacher in character animation;
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 Animation;
6. Help in formulation and implementation of staff training;
7. Help doing the promotional activities for the company.

Requirements
• Bachelor degree or above in Animation or Arts
• Good at character animation and also knowledgeable on Modeling and rigging or other aspects in Maya
• capability of teaching
• presentation skills
• preferably someone who are bilingual in English or French and Chinese

Position Four
Teacher Assistant 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 company.

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 and Chinese

The Application
ENGLISH and FRENCH application will be processed. Please send in detailed resume with current and expected salaries, with a recent digital photo to acgchinahr@gmail.com with subject title “JOB APPLICATION”.

Senior 3D Artist

About us:
Founded in 2005 as a subsidiary of RTT AG, RTT USA Inc. has continued growing rapidly. We now have about 60 highly motivated employees in our Royal Oak, MI office enjoying the day-to-day challenge of developing powerful images, movies and real-time applications for customers such as General Motors, Lexus and Toyota. In addition to the headquarters in Munich we have offices in Paris, Milan, Tokyo, Seoul, Pasadena and Royal Oak, MI. And we’re not going to stop there. After all, we are in an innovative sector with a bright future. We support companies with their product development and marketing by means of technology and services centered around 3D high-end visualization and virtual reality. In short, we make products shine brightly, be it for design or marketing purposes or both.

We have exciting opportunities for you:
Collaborating with the other creatives to make your designs resonate with the target audience is priority #1. You will be showing less experienced 3D artists the ropes, so working in a mentoring role comes natural to you. Letting your Producer know when you don’t have the right materials is a must, as we are on tight deadlines.

About you:
You work easily under pressure, creating visually stimulating 3D models. You know your way around Maya, Max, Nuke, and of course Photoshop. Natural ability with shading, lighting, illustration and HDRI. You know how to work with a client and deliver exactly what they are looking for.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit resume and portfolio to: arobertson@rttusa.com

3D Lighting/Shader Supervisor needed in Burbank, CALIF.

Warner Bros. Animation seeks a 3D Lighting/Shader Supervisor

Must be able to create light rigs or lighting mark ups and have a strong sense of color theory. Must be able to give and take direction through notes or mark ups. Must have 2 to 4 years previous experience as a Lighting supervisor and must have Production Animation experience.

Position is On-Site, must have the right to work in the U.S. We are not relocating employees at this time.

Please email detailed resume, shot list and link to online reel to marci.gray@warnerbros.com by 6/15/10

JOB FUNCTIONS
1.Light 3d scenes
2.Review work from overseas (effective, positive and articulate communication skills a must).
3.Give Direction in form of notes or photoshop markup to overseas studio
4.Communicate in a positive and articulate manner
5.Must work closely with Producers or Visual Development.
6.Working to clear and defined milestones within a project and strict time constraints
7.Lead a team of Lighters/Shaders

Knowledge/Skills
·Strong working knowledge of Maya, Compositing package (Fusion, After Effects or Nuke)
·Must have an understanding of lighting, color, and contrast
·Ability to create light rigs
·Create stylized look or mood lighting
·Understand, create or modify maya shaders
·Composite render layers
·Production lighting experience
·Optimization of render times
·2D painting skills for markups