Senior Compositor-Technicolor Beijing

Technicolor Beijing, Asia’s premiere VFX studio has opportunities in our Visual Effects department for qualified, motivated artists who are willing to relocate to Beijing and join us in this amazing adventure.

Senior Compositor –

Summary:
Reporting to the Lead Compositor position is responsible for seamlessly integrating
elements from various sources including live-action plates and CG sources, into a final
photo realistic shot. Works within a very collaborative team environment that encourages
open communication and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities:
– Communicate and collaborate with the Lead Compositor and other members of the VFX team.
– Blue/green screen matte extraction.
– Integrate CG and live action elements seamlessly with background plate.
– Enhancing, extending and duplicating elements in a photo-realistic manner.
– Foresee, troubleshoot and communicate potential problems.
– Seek out new techniques and processes which help to increase efficiency and enhance
the overall look of a shot.
– Some tracking and rotoscoping duties as required.

Required Skills / Experience:
– Intermediate: 3-5 years experience, preferably on feature films.
– Senior: 5+ years experience, preferably on feature films.
– An eye for composition, lighting and colour with respect to photo-realistic integration.
– Ability to work in a collaborative Team environment.
– Strong problem solving skills.
– Highly detail oriented.
– Demonstrated ability working with Shake, Nuke and/or Combustion.
– Strong communication skills, with the ability to take and apply direction.
– Effective individual time management skills with respect to sensitive deadlines.

Desired Skills:

– Mandarin and English speaking definitely and asset, but not required.
– Fine Arts and or photography background a plus.
– Willing to relocate.
– Runs with scissors. (Senior positions require running with Shears!)

Please email your cover letter, mentioning the position you are applying for, along with your
current CV, Demo Reel Breakdown (Required) and Portfolio (if appropriate) to both of the
email address below.

Subject line MUST be: Compositor – <Your Name>
eg: "Compositor – John Smith"

** PDF files preferred, Word Documents or Text files accepted **

technicolorbjhr@technicolor.com

In an effort to expedite the delivery of demo reels, we are also accepting quicktimes
and URL links. Please ensure web links point directly to your reel or it is easily accessible.
We can also provide a location to upload your reel if required.

Demo Reels in DVD (NTSC or PAL) format can also be snail-mailed to:

Human Resources Manager
Technicolor (Beijing) Visual Technology Co. Ltd.
Building B, No.40, North-Middle 3rd Ring Road, Haidian District
Beijing, 100088, P.R.China

www.technicolorbeijing.com


Please, No phone calls!!

Previs Artists / 3D Generalists

Nvizage is currently seeking UK based Previs Artists Creature Animators
and Generalists to join our Previsualization teams for projects
based in London and other locations.

Contract periods will be in the region of 8 weeks – 2 months, possibly longer
depending on circumstance, starting April 2010.

Applicants should have 2-4+ years production experience. Feature film
experience is preferred.

All applicants must have knowledge in the following software packages:

– Maya

Experience with using the following a plus:

– Photoshop
– Premiere
– Afterfx

Job Description:

1) Modeling, Texturing and Rigging assets.

2) Animating existing assets based on plate timings.

3) Shot creation and scene layout.

Please send your CV to hr@nvizage.com specifying Previs Artist
applying for within the subject line.

On-line showreels and links to websites are welcome. Please also include
a shot breakdown showing specifically what your role entailed per shot / sequence.

Storyboard Artist

Gentlemen,

We are looking for highly talented storyboard artists with abilities in After Effects to work off-site being commissioned per project.

It is essential the competence to create detailed storyboards in short time.

Please send examples of work and contact info ONLY to rafaelemidio@gmail.com

NO PHONE CALLS.

Matte painter (could be remote)

UtopiaPeople is a freelance agency for postproduction and production specialists, we represent 6700+ freelancers around the world.
For more information about us please visit www.utopiapeople.com

We are looking for a talented Matte painter for commercial work (remote work is ok).Our client is a international awardwinning postproduction studio in Stockholm, Sweden.
They need help with a big TVC job from the middle of April until end of June (could be more projects). Studio needs photoreal backgounds in the style of "Alice in wonderland". More info on projects can be forwarded if you are shortlisted. Daily rate approx 300-450€. Online showreel and breakdown is a must to apply, please tell us if you are also available for work onsite in Stockholm.

To apply
You must be registered as a freelancer on www.utopiapeople.com (register free at http://www.utopiapeople.com/forms/registration.php)as we dont have mattepainter as a own category please register as "compositor" until we fixed this.
If you are interested please email job@utopiapeople.before tuesday 6 April at 12:00 CET (the sooner we can get your application the better), marking your email with "Mattepainter-Sthlm" 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 (please use our HQ service www.theshowreel.tv, sign up free account).

Lonelypixel Studios – VFX Company

Lonelypixel Studios is a Production Company specialising in 3D
Animation, Post Production and Visual effects. As well as offerings in
New Media creation where the content is aimed at broadband web
applications as well as rich and engaging Interactive media.

We are based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

… It all begins with a pixel….

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senior compositor–Technicolor Beijing

Technicolor Beijing, Asia’s premiere VFX studio has opportunities in our Visual Effects department for qualified, motivated
artists who are willing to relocate to Beijing and join us in this amazing adventure.

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Senior Compositor –

Summary:
Reporting to the Lead Compositor position is responsible for seamlessly integrating
elements from various sources including live-action plates and CG sources, into a final
photo realistic shot. Works within a very collaborative team environment that encourages
open communication and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities:
– Communicate and collaborate with the Lead Compositor and other members of the VFX team.
– Blue/green screen matte extraction.
– Integrate CG and live action elements seamlessly with background plate.
– Enhancing, extending and duplicating elements in a photo-realistic manner.
– Foresee, troubleshoot and communicate potential problems.
– Seek out new techniques and processes which help to increase efficiency and enhance
the overall look of a shot.
– Some tracking and rotoscoping duties as required.

Required Skills / Experience:
– Intermediate: 3-5 years experience, preferably on feature films.
– Senior: 5+ years experience, preferably on feature films.
– An eye for composition, lighting and colour with respect to photo-realistic integration.
– Ability to work in a collaborative Team environment.
– Strong problem solving skills.
– Highly detail oriented.
– Demonstrated ability working with Shake, Nuke and/or Combustion.
– Strong communication skills, with the ability to take and apply direction.
– Effective individual time management skills with respect to sensitive deadlines.

Desired Skills:

– Mandarin and English speaking definitely and asset, but not required.
– Fine Arts and or photography background a plus.
– Willing to relocate.
– Runs with scissors. (Senior positions require running with Shears!)

——————————————————————————————–

Please email your cover letter, mentioning the position you are applying for, along with your
current CV, Demo Reel Breakdown (Required) and Portfolio (if appropriate) to both of the
email address below.

Subject line MUST be: Compositor – <Your Name>
eg: "Compositor – John Smith"

** PDF files preferred, Word Documents or Text files accepted **

Flora.han@technicolor.com

In an effort to expedite the delivery of demo reels, we are also accepting quicktimes
and URL links. Please ensure web links point directly to your reel or it is easily accessible.
We can also provide a location to upload your reel if required.

Demo Reels in DVD (NTSC or PAL) format can also be snail-mailed to:

Human Resources Manager
Technicolor (Beijing) Visual Technology Co. Ltd.
Building B, No.40, North-Middle 3rd Ring Road, Haidian District
Beijing, 100088, P.R.China

Please, No phone calls!!

Best regards,

HR Department

URGENT, 3D Studio Max Generalist, Freelance, London based only

Nexus Productions ( http://www.nexusproductions.com ) is an independent animation studio based in London.

We are urgently looking for freelance crew to work across a number of animation projects (TV Commercials).

We are especially keen to hear from experienced modeling/texturing artists as well as lighting/shading/rendering artists (knowledge of VRay a plus).

All positions are on a freelance bases and work is based in-house in our studio in Shoreditch. This would be to start as soon as possible (today being 30th March) and possibly until end of May (to be confirmed).

TO APPLY please send a link to your online reel and copy of your cv as a pdf to: jobs@nexusproductions.com

About Nexus

Nexus is an independent production company and animation studio based in London, with a worldwide reputation for creative storytelling across a range of media. Our work includes an Oscar nominated short, Grammy nominated and MTV Award winning music videos, and Cannes Grand Prix, Gold Lions, and Black D&AD pencil winning commercials.

We are dedicated to the development of unique voices in filmmaking, with a roster of directing talent working with multi-disciplinary skills in animation, live-action and interactive media. The studio’s production, animation, post-production staff and facilities support them, with Nexus being a home for both the people and the technology to create some of the most innovative work in entertainment and branded content.

Nexus brings together artists and technical talent to work in a collaborative atmosphere to make exciting, talked about creative content.

Senior Nuke Compositor

A studio based in Montreal, Canada is currently loking for a Nuke compositor to join their team for feature film projects.

Responsibilities
• Achieve simple to complex compositing tasks at all stages of the production process including pre-comps, temp composites, 2D tracking, 2D effects, extractions, selection and integration of elements, and color grading.
• Work with the visual effects supervisors to determine creative and technical approaches.
• Deliver work within established project targets and the high quality standards of the company.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1205

closes: 10 Apr 2010

Character TD (Hair) – Venice, CA

Digital Domain is an Academy Award©-winning digital production studio focused on visual effects for feature film and advertising. Founded in 1993, the company has built a legacy of achievement, listing Titanic, The Day After Tomorrow and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button among its 75+ film credits. A creative giant in advertising, Digital Domain has created some of the world’s most memorable spots. The studio works with top directors and is continually pushing into new territory. Digital Domain is recognized for pioneering work in photo-real digital humans, and productions that bring the worlds of movies, games, advertising and the web closer together. The studio is blocks from the beach in Venice, California. www.digitaldomain.com

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and reel at www.digitaldomain.com/careers

JOB OPENING: Hair Technical Director
LOCATION: Venice, CA
STATUS: Project

Summary:
The Hair Technical Director partners with peers and show leads designing and grooming digital hairstyles while developing and maintaining tools, methodologies, and the pipeline for production based needs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Will groom hairstyles based on reference and artistic direction
  • Run dynamics/simulations for shot production
  • Collaborates on the creation of tools and methodologies for a show based hair pipeline
  • Provide troubleshooting and problem solving support

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

  • 3+ years of production experience as a Technical Director, ideally with a focus on hair modeling and dynamics
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field, or comparable work experience
  • Expertise in Maya
  • Proficiency in Python and Mel
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Ability to work as a team player in a high pressure, deadline driven environment

Qualified candidates please submit your resume and reel online at www.digitaldomain.com/careers

3D Generalist Baseblack London

Starts April – After Easter or as soon as you can get here.
You have lots of film experience. You thrive in a small team. You don’t mind what you have to do next. You have the ability to “get on with it”. You are fast and efficient. You are NOT a Diva/o.
Description:
You will be able to Model, Light, Rig, Animate and Render at a high level.
Reports directly to:
CG Supervisor
Essential Software
Maya, Houdini, Mental Ray, 3D lite, Photoshop, Shake, Nuke and all in-house tools.
Visa
We can arrange it for the right person
Contact
hr@baseblack.com