Hasta La Motion!

Based in Los Angeles, with locations in London and New York, this VFX studio is currently looking for a Matt Painter.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expert working knowledge of photoshop
• A minimum of 3 years VFX industry experience as a digital matte painter in a feature film, tv or commercials environment
• Experience creating digital paintings of photo realistic environments based on concept art and/or photo reference
• Demonstrable experience integrating matte painting’s into 3D environments using Maya and/or Nuke is beneficial
• Possess a strong understanding of light, colour and perspective
• Possess excellent artistic communication skills as well as an excellent eye for detail
• Sound knowledge and understanding of visual effects pipelines, production and implementation, as well as the ability to work well in a team
• A good understanding of 2D and 3D workflows within a feature film environment
• Knowledge of Vue software a plus
• Maya and Nuke software a plus

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1636

closes: 11 Jul 2011

Location: Vancouver

Open Positions: 1

About G83D

G83D is an industry leading developer of stereoscopic 3D solutions and technologies. We have developed advanced proprietary software and patented technologies, resulting in a highly economical and superior quality stereoscopic 3D solution. With endorsements from James Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, we believe that converting existing 2D films into 3D versions will give movie lovers an enhanced experience viewing their favourite films.

Summary of the Role

The Matchmove Artist is responsible for reproducing the geometry, camera movement and object movement of a live action shot in a 3D environment.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Tracking both camera and objects to match live-action footage in a 3D environment.
• Maintaining consistent shot quality.
• Working with the Art Lead to define any specific matchmove tools required and identify any additions or modifications to our existing toolset.

Qualifications:

• Proven Matchmove experience (2-5 years) in a large feature-film VFX production environment.
• Must be proficient in Boujou. Experience with Maya and Silhouette is an asset.
• Knowlege of Nuke and tracking in Nuke is an advantage.
• Must be able to model and manipulate geometry for scene reconstruction and to aid tracking.
• Candidates should demonstrate a good eye for detail and precision with strong problem-solving skill.
• Must have a solid understanding of camera moves and filming techniques.
• General understanding of Linux/Unix-based operating systems.

Submission Process:

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume , a link to your demo reel to recruiting@gener8.com. Demo reels attached directly to e-mails will not be accepted. Please use a website like Dropbox.

On-Set VFX Supervisor, Atlanta, GA – Freelance

Hollywood, California-based Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc., is the leading provider of a broad range of entertainment industry services and technologies. We offer complete film and digital solutions for production, post-production, major studio and independent theatrical release, broadcast, home entertainment, archiving and asset management. Deluxe operates facilities in major film, video and digital production markets around the world.

Job summary:
Reporting to the project’s Visual Effects Producer, the On-Set VFX Supervisor will be responsible for the creative and technical planning and execution of on-set VFX work on any given project.
Applicants MUST live in or within 4 hours drive of Atlanta, GA. Excellent communication skills, artistic sense, creativity, a strong work ethic, team player mentality, and the ability to take direction are essential.

Start date – Summer 2011.
Length of contract – Freelance position, on-going as needed.
Compensation – Per-shoot basis. Depends on experience.

Job duties and responsibilities:
• Participate in pre-through-post production calls and meetings with the VFX Producer and Client to plan and execute the project’s VFX in the most efficient way possible.
• Supervise all visual effects during production. Provide guidance to the director, DP, and/or crew as need to minimize difficulties in post and ensure the proper footage/elements are obtained to create high-caliber VFX.
• Supervisor should own and be prepared to operate their own 5D, 7D camera or similar and tripod on-set to acquire VFX reference images & elements as needed.
• Provide daily reports on the status of VFX production.
• Log any measurements, camera, lens data, etc. that may be needed for VFX.

Required Skills / Experience:
• Minimum 5 years Film/TV production experience.
• Recent VFX supervision experience, both studio-based and on-location.
• Experience working on tight budgets and timelines within a television production schedule.
• Comprehensive understanding of current 2D and 3D compositing and 3D animation systems and software
• Excellent creative & technical communication skills, and problem solving abilities.
• Superb leadership, diplomacy and professionalism on-set and in the office.
• Experience in Inferno, After Effects, Nuke, Maya, 3DS Max a plus.
• Design or Fine Arts degree preferred.

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

cdolan@ascentmedia.com
SMcGrail@encorehollywood.com

Subject line MUST be: VFX Supervisor – <Your Name>
e.g.: "VFX Supervisor – John Smith"

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

Please, no phone calls.

Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UtopiaPeople is a freelance agency for postproduction and production specialists, we represent 9100 freelancers around the world. For more information about us please visit www.utopiapeople.com To apply you must be registered at: http://www.utopiapeople.se/forms/registration.php

AGENCY OFFER REFERENCE CODE: LIGHTING TD/GENERALIST

Jobtitle: 3D TD
No of positions: 2
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Dates: 25/8-4/2
Software/Requirements: Maya, Mel, Python
Genre: TVC
Salary/fee: 4300 Eur/month invoiced, client provides apt and airlinetickets.
Deadline for applications: 16/5 12:00 CET (The quicker the better)
Workpermit/Conditions: All nationalities welcome, EC prefered.

Information about the client:
High end VFX studio in central istanbul.

Information about the project:
REFERENCE: LIGHTING TD/GENERALIST (25/8-4/2)
A good knowledge in lighting, and a working knowledge in modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering is required. The applicant will have a well developed ‘eye’, a good working knowledge of art, design and film lighting as well as a solid technical grounding in Mental Ray. Some experience in Look Development and shader setup would be an advantage. The projects might require the TD to learn a proprietary system or a new piece of software.

Needs To Know
Thorough knowledge of the principles of 3D
Full working knowledge of Maya.
You would need to be comfortable with the more technical aspects of CG work, and have a good sense of the artistic side as well. Programming or scripting skills (e.g. mel, python) would be beneficial, but not essential.
Familiarity with pipeline issues and a typical post production environment.
Demonstrable experience in shot lighting and rendering
Showreels featuring ‘photoreal’ work would be preferred
A good general TD BG is desirable

As a person
– Pro-active
– Technically adept
– Team oriented
– Adaptable
– Able to take direction
– On time delivery
– Continuous improvement

To apply for this gig:
The sooner we can get your application the better, so please send in your application as soon as possible, write in your email when you can start. Email job@utopiapeople.com write the reference code for this joboffer as a subject or simply reply to this email. Only applications with an online reel will be considered, and we encourage you to use www.theshowreel.tv for a professional presentation. You will get notified if presented to our client.

Based in Los Angeles, with locations in London and New York, Method is a leading post production facility providing a full range of visual effects services.
As an artist driven company Method is built around an exceptional team of VFX professionals who have created award winning visual effects for Feature Film, Commercials and Music Videos.

Recent feature credits for Method include; “Nightmare on Elm Street”, “Sorcerer’s Apprentice”, “Let Me In”, “Life as we Know it” and “Gulliver’s Travel”.
Current shows in production include, “Captain America”, “X-men”, “Cristiada”, “This Means War” and “Wrath of the Titans”.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expert working knowledge of photoshop
• A minimum of 3 years VFX industry experience as a digital matte painter in a feature film, tv or commercials environment
• Experience creating digital paintings of photo realistic environments based on concept art and/or photo reference
• Demonstrable experience integrating matte painting’s into 3D environments using Maya and/or Nuke is beneficial
• Possess a strong understanding of light, colour and perspective
• Possess excellent artistic communication skills as well as an excellent eye for detail
• Sound knowledge and understanding of visual effects pipelines, production and implementation, as well as the ability to work well in a team
• A good understanding of 2D and 3D workflows within a feature film environment
• Knowledge of Vue software a plus
• Maya and Nuke software a plus

All candidates must be able to demonstrate prior experience working on high-end VFX projects with the submission of a show reel and detailed shot breakdown.

Resumes/Reels can be sent to:
method-la-recruiting@methodstudios.com