Hasta La Motion!

Digital Domain Media Group, formerly known as Digital Domain Holdings, is the parent company of California-based Digital Domain, an Academy Award®-winning digital production studio focused on visual effects for feature film and advertising production. In 2009 Digital Domain Media Group received incentive Grants from the state of Florida and the city of Port St. Lucie to support the creation of a large-scale digital production studio, which will focus on animated feature films, military simulations, visual effects, stereoscopic conversion and games.

OFX or NDK/SDK API Software Developer/Engineer

– Staff position

We require an expert software engineer/developer to facilitate tool creation for VFX production. Knowledge of visual effects theory is desirable. Previous experience scripting and creating custom plug-ins for compositing packages is essential. Must be advanced in below languages with significant industry experience ready to produce work without additional training. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, quick learners and able to take direction well.

Job Requirements:



Knowledge of OFX or NDK/SDK API Engineering
Knowledge of custom tool and plug-in development
• Knowledge of python
Knowledge of C++
• Knowledge of OpenGL or OpenCL (CUDA)
 Knowledge of Compositng Software
• Strong understanding of post-production pipeline, workflow, and visual effects theory

Minimum 2 – 5+ years development experience within broadcast/commercial/VFX industry

Demonstrates innovation and enthusiasm for inventing new techniques and tools


Must be available to work full time on site in PSL, FL

Preferred Skills:



Knowledge of multiple scripting languages

Experience with other professional graphic applications such as Nuke, Fusion, After Effects, Maya, Photoshop, Combustion, Mocha, Silhouette, SynthEyes, PFTrack, Boujou, or similar

Artistic compositing skills

Qualified candidates should submit resume to: careers@media.d2.com

Please write: "Software Developer" in the subject line

Digital Domain Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

please email 1. resume. 2. Reel. 3. references to hlin@zoicstudios.com
with subject title "Flame Artist".

no phone calls please.

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:

• working knowledge of Mari and Photoshop

• A minimum of 4 years VFX industry experience as a texture painter in a feature film, tv or commercials environment

• Experience creating textures for photo realistic environments based on concept art and/or photo reference

• Demonstrable experience integrating textures 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

Reels/Resumes can be sent to:

Method-la-recruiting@methodstudios.com

– Used to various use of commercial and proprietary tools to create character rigs
– Work with modeling department and animation department to create characters
– Integration of characters and rigs into the production pipeline
– Create User Interfaces and tools that assist animators
– Works in partnership with R&D programmers, Animators, Lighting TD’s to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard
– Provide support to character rigs throughout production
– Write scripts that automate character production
– 3+ years work experience.
– Solid knowledge of rigging systems.
– Comprehensive knowledge of Maya.
– A reel demonstrating a both control systems and complex deformations.

Requirements:

– Thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to character rigging and animation comprehension of core principles relating to rigging such as deformation order and the transformation matrix
– Excellent understanding of anatomy, volumes and masses, dynamics and character motion
– Experience in feature film/broadcast visual effects production
– Good understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling to texturing, animation and rendering
– Good computer skills, particularly with UNIX/Linux command line interface
– MEL and Python programming essential
– Maya API C++ programming also a plus

Resumes/Reels can be sent to:

method-la-recruiting@methodstudios.com

It is non-standard use of green screen

It not 100% uniform green (has shadows in some parts)

It is not something that can have garbage covered up in FX or dark scenes

also:

The un-keyed footage has to remain top quality and also will not be hidden in dark scenes or FX.

So I attached a couple images

you’ll notice the problem areas around the top of the console and some green reflections on the back gear. If you want the job please email be back your finished work on the images – but only if you understand that the actual job is moving video and not stills + you certify that you motion key will be exactly as perfect as your still key.

Other:

Include a rough estimate or what you might charge please.
It would be no more than 10 minutes of non-consecutive short clips.
if you are relying on masks they would have to be automated in about 50% of the clips, the other 50% is more or less locked down camera.

it would have to be delivered in:

1. rendered in uncompressed format

2. full and entire project in After Effects including all layers and media that can open and run on our computer without any missing files.

you can also call if you have tech questions
931 2294239
jon