Hasta La Motion!

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

We’re looking for a talented Maya rigger who can:

·Set-up and rigging of character models
·Work with animators to design, create, and maintain animation rigs for characters that are clean, efficient, and animation friendly
·Design user interfaces and controls for characters and facial animation systems (Bone and blend shape driven)
·Maintain and improve current animation pipeline
·Knowledge of animation sharing, and motion capture transfer between character rigs

Contract terms to be agreed according to experience.

Your Experience

·Minimum 2 years industry experience in TV or Film preferred setting up rigs for low & high-res characters. Graduates with strong reels will be considered for junior roles
·Excellent of knowledge of skeletal and deformation systems, and the principles of character motion required to build high quality characters of all types (bipeds, quadrupeds, snakes, etc)
·Excellent experience and knowledge of Maya (Knowledge of MEL scripting experience a plus)
·Excellent knowledge of character animation tools and setup environment in Maya
·Animation and/or modeling experience a plus
·MotionBuilder experience a plus

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 "Character Rigger", to jobs@dinamo.co.uk

Alternatively send us a CV and a DVD of your showreel to us at:

Dinamo Productions
Phoenix Buildings
3 Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
United Kingdom
CF10 5EE

Submissions WILL NOT be returned, so please do not send original artwork.

Tasks will include rigging realistic human characters, vehicles and possibly environment FX rigging as well. The rigger would be responsible for the project’s vehicles and characters as a whole, from initial design through implementation to animation support.

Responsibilities may include:

·Design, create, test and maintain character and vehicle set ups
·Work with the modellers to create a model that meets technical needs
·Collaborate with animators to design motion controls
·Develop and maintain character motion and deformation systems
·Develop secondary dynamics systems
·Develop new techniques and processes to solve character production challenges
·Build on and support the rigging pipeline for any jobs going through the studio
·Be involved in R&D and tool building to improve and add to character rigging pipeline
·Possibly write utility scripts and programs to streamline the rigging set-up process
·Work with production management to prioritize tasks
·Keep CG Supervisor and/or leads and management informed of progress, changes and other critical issues

Requirements :

·In depth knowledge of Maya
·a Degree level qualification in a related subject (eg arts, design, computer sciences)
·The above requirement may be waived for Candidates with suitable work experience (generally at least 3 years working in games, TV or film)
·Preferably 3+ years Experience using Maya in a professional production environment
·Experience rigging Complex character/vehicle set-ups
·Experience writing MEL scripts and automating rigging processes
·A good understanding of 3D FK/IK skeletal animation systems for both control and deformation of 3D characters (stylised and realistic)
·Experience with secondary animation systems (including cloth /hair simulation) is preferred
·A Good eye for anatomical detail and a firm understanding of the processes and requirements of both modelling and animation
·Strong technical understanding of 3D computer graphics in general and good problem solving skills
·Ability to document and clearly explain rigging systems and processes to other team members
·The ability to support themselves and to work under their own initiative
good communication skills, along with a strong team orientation.

Please senf your application to jill.wallace@axisanimation.com
Be sure to include "Rigging TD application" in the subject line.

The Digital Production Accountant provides financial support and analysis for Visual Effects productions. This position is responsible for all financial and accounting functionalities on VFX films including production budgeting, forecasting/cash flows, profit analysis, headcount analysis, general accounting and ad-hoc analysis. The Digital Production Accountant will work directly with the Producers, Production Managers, Coordinators, as well as with clients, Director of IT Systems, and Finance Management.

– Budgeting and cost tracking VFX films (Development/Asset Phase, Digital shots and Fixed costs)
– Prepare weekly Estimated Final Cost (EFC) forecasting, cash flow forecasting, headcount
summary, variance analysis, reporting and miscellaneous journals and account re-class
– Review weekly reports for accuracy and making reclassifications as required
– Analyze cause of variance tracking reporting
– Extract budgets into EFC reporting
– Database maintenance including rate updates, crewing changes, etc.
– Review and code purchase orders, invoices, petty cash, procurement card expenses, etc.
– Prepare audit backup to support all show expenditures as needed
– Audit production time cards
– Labor tracking by employee and task
– Perform complex financial analysis on an as needed basis
– Additional production related accounting functions as requested by Finance Management

Required Experience:
– B.A./B.S. Finance/Accounting degree
– CPA or MBA preferred
– 4+ years – production accounting experience (CG/VFX preferred)
– Advanced Excel Skills required, SAP and Access knowledge a plus
– Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
– Excellent analytical, organizational and forecasting skills
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work and remain detail oriented

As a global leader in creativity and innovation, Sony Pictures Entertainment draws upon the diverse backgrounds and perspectives or our workforce for continued success. Our respect for employee differences and focus on employee development encourages a progressive and rewarding work environment.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the minimum qualifications as described above and forward your resume online at http://www.sonypicscareers.com under Req# 203830-033.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an EE/AA/E. No telephone calls please.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan, implement and maintain an archive infrastructure for a diverse range of 2D and 3D software, including but not limited to Flame, eQ, Fusion, XSI, Maya, Max, Nuke, Mistika
• To plan implement and maintain a multi platform, multi OS, multi software renderfarm of approx 500 cpus
• To implement the timely and accurate exchange of data between the various packages mentioned above.
• Support and coordinate data management for internal projects; including data camera ingest when required
• Undertake any additional scripting and programming required to enable the efficient delivery of vfx across the department
• Advise on software and hardware and research new technology when required
• Develop collaborative relationships with Designers, Directors, Creative Directors and all internal departments to ensure visual effects workflow is efficient and produces the level of work expected
• General VFX IT trouble shooting

Ideally, you will have provable skills in several scripting languages, including but not limited to Python, JScript, VBScript and Perl and will be able to write out compiled code, plugins and shaders in C, C++ for XSI, Maya, Renderman and Mental Ray. You will be used to working with 2D and 3D artists, and will have experience of working in a post production environment.

Our benefits package is to recognise the essential part you play in Sky’s success. We offer free Sky+HD, broadband and talk services; private medical insurance, generous holiday entitlements, a contribution pension scheme, a Share scheme so you can have a stake in Sky and our success plus Sky Choices a benefit scheme to help you make valuable tax & national insurance savings.

Sky delivers some of the most diverse content and services on the planet, and we value the same diversity within our business. We provide a culture of entrepreneurialism and opportunity for one and all.
Sky – Believe in Better

For more information about working for Sky visit www.workforsky.com

Close date 23/04

LUMA PICTURES, located in Venice Beach, CA. is looking for Tracking / Matchmove TD artists to add to our talented team for a number of high profile upcoming projects. Luma attracts some of the best in the business and many talented who have worked with us on a project basis have made Luma their home. We pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with plenty of room to spread your wings and be your best.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Work with animation and modeling departments to ensure accurate camera track
– Problem solve and predict potential problems related to scene setup and continuity
– Accurately reconstruct 3D geometry based on photographs

QUALIFICATIONS:
– Mastery of core 3D principles: rotation, translation, scale, gimbal lock
– Thorough understanding of 3D camera principles: lenses, distortion, parallax, camera projection, overscan, cornerpins
– Artist must be well versed with Maya, Boujou, Matchmover, Syntheyes, PFTrack or other tracking software
– Artists must be able to take direction and work in a team oriented environment, great communication skills are a must

SUBMISSIONS:
If you think you fit the bill and want a quick response, email your resume, a link to your online reel/portfolio and a shot breakdown to jobs10@luma-pictures.com Please make the email subject "ATTN: Recruiting – Tracking / Matchmove TD". Do not attach images or movie files to your email because they will get filtered out. If you prefer to send hard copies, you can submit a resume, reel, shot breakdown and cover letter to:

Attention: Recruiting – Tracking / Matchmove TD
Luma Pictures
248 Westminster Ave
Venice, CA 90291

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