Hasta La Motion!

The VFX Editorial Assistant’s primarily role is to manage all Data I/O for the film Editorial Department. They are responsible for the movement, management and logging of all data to and from the Editorial Department. Within this, support for the VFX Editors in reviews (FCP and 2k), client sessions and reel making are just as important.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transferring, either manually or automatically, all scans that arrive via FTP or drive on to the system.
• Ensure quality control of all scans that are uploaded to the system by referencing against turnover sheets to see any duplicates, extras or missing incorrect scans and then be able to flag this with the Head of Editorial/Production
• Generate dailies from the scans, and of any reference QuickTime generated internally or delivered from the clients and measure quality control
• Set frames and rename for DI purposes to the convention defined by the client and upload to the FTP checking whether the frames are graded/ungraded dependant upon what is required
• Responsible for uploading all reference material in a suitable format to the system, manually or via the Hub
• Manage all Film data, including setting naming conventions when loading scans, referencing all new shots and scenes
• Archive, delete, copy, move requests will be placed by I/O into the Wrangler queues and managed
• Reel requirements vary but include Monthlies and cutting film department showreels
• Cut final and technical breakdown reels for each show upon completion and see through to the final 2k conform
• Aid or lead in the creation of all other PR materials, podcasts and job specific/bespoke reels
• Creation and management of stockpile of disks on standby for output to CD/DVD’s and assist with client deliveries via disk and tape

Requirements:

• Ability to use and manage Linux, PC Windows and Mac
• Proficiency in Final Cut Pro
• Carry out tasks unsupervised
• Team player, good communication skills, attention to detail, flexible

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: February 2011
• Duration: 6 months

If this position sounds of interest then please get in touch, sending your resume to: vancouver-jobs@moving-picture.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

With an emphasis on the aesthetics and techniques of photorealistic image creation, the DMP artist will be responsible for painting photo real environments, elements and textures for matching into live action plates or to stand on their own as DMP plates. These digital matte paintings may also be used in a 3D environment and may be mapped onto 3D objects. These will eventually be rendered through a variety of off the shelf and proprietary renderers. DMPs can be created from scratch or sampled from photos, scanned reference or any other artwork necessary to create new objects or to match the surfaces of existing live action. A strong understanding and sympathy for real world materials and lighting is essential and must be demonstrated in the work on your reel. DMP artists may work closely with the Modelling and Shading artists and therefore must have a basic knowledge of the practices of each discipline.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in creating photo-realistic DMPs required
• Assisting and developing the look of a shot or sequence with the supervision team
• Work alongside the production team to establish schedules and technical requirements
• Works in partnership with shader developer’s, lighters and compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard

Requirements:

• Proven experience in feature film/broadcast visual effects production
• Thorough working knowledge of Photoshop, with a basic understanding of Maya and Renderman
• Strong artistic skills
• A traditional arts background with an emphasis on photo-realistic work and environments would be an advantage
• A good understanding of the entire visual effects process is also needed

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: Immediate and through 2011
• Duration: Project based

If this position sounds of interest then please get in touch, sending your reel and resume to: vancouver-jobs@moving-picture.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Layout TD produces previs, post-vis, camera and character blocking, to build editorially sound sequences which subsequent CG departments use as the foundation for shot construction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To work with the VFX supervisors, clients and editors in the creative process of visual narrative
• To work with a team of Layout TDs from to lock timing, continuity and shot content on various complex sequences across the whole film

Requirements:

• Must have strong well rounded knowledge and interest in the film making process: cameras, formats, cranes, rigs, shot composition, shot types and combinations and narrative etc.
• A solid understanding of all parts of a standard CG production pipeline: modeling, keyframe animation, procedural animation, particle systems, lighting, shaders, rendering, and compositing
• Character/creature animation experience is a plus
• A good general working knowledge of Maya and Nuke
• The maturity to be able to communicate directly with clients and understand their requirements

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: Immediate and into 2011
• Duration: Project based

If this position sounds of interest then please get in touch, sending your reel and resume to: vancouver-jobs@moving-picture.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

As a Rendering Technical Assistant you would work to oversee activity on the render farm, assist artists with render issues and control the priority of work on the farm. The Rendering Technical Assistant is responsible for managing the resources for the current roster of shows, monitoring of renders and image processes, and some data management

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Render queue management
• Quality control of images, error checking and troubleshooting a wide variety of technical problems
• Communication with Digital, Feature Production, Data-ops, Data Wranglers, Systems and Render Engineer departments
• Creating reports for night rendering
• Disk resource management.
• Scripting tools to automate common tasks and improve work flow

Requirements:

• An interest in developing skills and progressing within VFX
• Ability to learn quickly and think on your feet is essential
• Good communication and team working skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to use initiative and prioritise work loads
• Problem solving

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: 6-12 months

If this position sounds of interest then please get in touch, sending your resume to: vancouver-jobs@moving-picture.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Key Purpose of the Job

To seamlessly integrate all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements. Compositors work closely with Visual Effects Supervisors and 2D Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a visual effects shot.

Needs To Do

Blue/green screen extractions
Seamless integration of live action, miniature and CGI sources
Take part in client reviews
Follow production methodologies and develop creative approaches and problem-solving
Performing all aspects of composite fx design

Needs To Know

You must have a minimum of 4 years VFX industry experience
Experience in using Nuke
A knowledge and interest in photography and practical lighting is helpful
Critical eye for detail, and strong communication skills

Needs To Be

Pro-active
Team oriented
Adaptable
Accept change
Calm under pressure

Measures of Performance

Quality of final VFX shots
On time delivery
Continuous improvement

If you are interested please apply online at http://www.dneg.com/jobs/

We look forward to hearing from you!