Hasta La Motion!

I’m currently seeking a highly talented individual to create a couple matte paintings for a MTV music video project. Please email me at jeff@arctikstudios.com

This is a paid position, and you can work from home. Please send me links of examples of your work, resume, or web site.

Thanks,

Jeff

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

Our client is a premier CGI studio in Barcelona, Spain.
They are looking for a skilled Massive TD using probably Massive Jet for crowd-sim. Great studio with a amazing international portfolio. Job is scheduled 6th until April 17th aprox, daily rate: 400€/day, work over weekends. EC citizens prefered (US, Asia not excluded however), client will provide airline tickets and housing. Online showreel is required to apply (concentrate on pure Massive work). Job could be done remotely but prefered to be on location at clients studio

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 tuesday 30 March at 12:00 CET (the sooner we can get your application the better), marking your email with "Massive-Barcelona" 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).

Axis Animation is looking for talented Houdini Generalists and VFX artists to work on both next generation game cinematics and commercial projects.

Description:
The Role requires a broad knowledge and experience of the entire 3D Pipeline, with a focus on producing sophisticated visual effects and/or CG look development. Tasks may include lighting, shading, rendering, dynamics, and particle based VFX. While We appreciate that potential candidates may have varying levels of experience within these specific areas, we are primarily looking for people who have a proven track record in turning out great looking work using Houdini and Mantra and who can demonstrate a strong sense of cinematic aesthetics
Generalists will be expected to have a high degree of familiarity with using Houdini and Mantra within a production environment and be able to master all relevant internal Houdini based production tools and to be able to develop new digital assets as required by production
Candidates will work onsite in our Glasgow based studio. Immediate vacancies are for short-term contracts, with the possibility of on-going work in the future. However longer-term contracts may be offered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include:
·Shading/texturing work as and when required
·Responsible for final Houdini 3D scene assembly and output, including Digital Asset creation, setting up lighting and rendering final outputs using mantra on our render farm
·Set up Houdini based effects using dynamics and particle tools and to develop these through to final output
·Additionally candidates may be asked to work on final composited shots within digital fusion dependant on experience
·Engaging at every stage of production including pre-visualization of complicated sequences and research and development
·Optimize and troubleshoot lighting and rendering problems in a fast paced environment.
·Working closely with CG Supervisors/Leads to determine best approach to solve 3D challenges and develop final look.

Qualifications required :
·Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Houdini within a production environment
·Strong understanding of multi pass 3D rendering and compositing
·Strong understanding of lighting/shading/texturing principles and techniques.
·Knowledge of rendering techniques and optimization processes to minimise render times.
·Ability to work within a style established by the Client / Creative lead.
·Experience with Fusion or similar compositing package (eg Shake, Nuke)
·Programming or scripting skills (Hscript or python) would be beneficial, but not essential.
·Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks
·Strong communication skills are critical. Artist must be able to work within a team, taking direction and exercising attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment
·Solid work ethic and a positive attitude in the face of challenging situations.
·Strong time management skills and organization
·Minimum of 3 years production experience in film/TV/games and a degree qualification required
·If candidates do not possess a degree, 5 years production experience required
·Degree and work experience requirements may be waived if candidates can show exceptional skills

Please apply via jill.wallace@axisanimation.com
Be sure to include “Houdini Generalist Application ” in the subject line*

View-D™ – Compositors
Prime Focus is looking for Shake, Nuke or Fusion compositors for a start throughout April and May 2010 at their new London View-D™ facility.
The successful applicants will be trained on View-D™ (a proprietary 2D-to-3D conversion process that allows filmmakers to efficiently create stereoscopic 3D movies from source material shot on virtually any medium) in either our Hollywood or London studios. On completion of the training you will work out of our new London View-D™ studio.
You should have a very keen eye for detail always striving for creative and technical excellence, a good understanding of photography, the interaction of light, and a track record with a number of film credits to your name. The ability to lead others would be an asset, as would Stereoscopic experience and knowledge of any other related packages.
All artists must have previous film compositing experience.
Salary: Competitive remuneration package with travel and lodgings paid for whilst abroad.
Location: Training in either Hollywood or London then based in London.
Applications to: sam.greenwood@primefocusworld.com
Application closing date: Ongoing.
About View-D™
View-D™ was developed under the guidance of Chris Bond, president and senior visual effects supervisor of Prime Focus VFX. "We’re very excited to be offering View-D™ to the industry," said Bond. "It’s about giving filmmakers the gift of time, because our approach allows the possibility of interactive creative sessions with our stereographers, similar to a DI session. Filmmakers can now shoot a movie with a single camera on film, without having to be locked into digital cameras and potentially complicated stereoscopic camera rigs. View-D™ allows conversions to fit into the post production schedule by critically shortening the length of time they take." Prime Focus have just completed the stereo conversion of Warner Bros. upcoming feature Clash of the Titans due for release on 2nd April, 2010.

SPIN VFX TORONTO IS RECRUITING FOR A FEATURE FILM

Spin VFX Toronto is currently recruiting for a feature film with extensive CG effects.

We are accepting applications for:

Effects Artist

Software utilized include:

Maya – fluid simulation and rendering, particles
Real flow

Knowledge of 3D max fume fx would be an asset.

Qualified applicants should have a minimum of 3 years production experience. Film experience is preferred. Employment is to commence as soon as possible to end approximately June 30, 2010.

These are contract positions that could lead to full time for the right individual.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume with a link to your online website/portfolio to:

toronto-resume@spinpro.com

Demo reels should include a shot breakdown that indicates exactly what aspects of the shot were your responsibility. If you are submitting by mail, please send info and DVD to:

Spin VFX Toronto
620 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario Canada
M5V 1M6

www.spinpro.com

Preference will be given to Canadian residents.

No phone calls or drop-ins please.