Dec 19

3D Revolution is looking for stereoscopic compositors

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Mid-level and Senior Compositors:

A Hollywood-based leader in premium 3D and stereoscopic VFX for feature films is looking for experienced compositors and TDs for several high profile projects. We’re looking for artists who are not only great at their craft, but are also capable of training, critiquing and mentoring other artists.

The company is renowned in the industry as an artist-friendly studio with an only slightly dysfunctional family atmosphere. We also understand the "freshness" of the emerging stereoscopic effects market and are willing to invest in training our employees to be world-class stereo compositors and animators.

Nuke competency is a strong plus in our desired skillset, though individuals highly skilled in other compositing systems will be considered. Candidates skilled in 3D matchmoving, 3D modeling or character animation are also of interest.

Specialized training will commence in October (with the possibility of after hours training for those still working existing contracts). Short and long-term contracts available based on skill and experience.

Please send resumé and applicable external reference links (e.g. IMDB) to jobs@stereoscopicvfx.com

The following positions are available:

Nuke Compositors

Essential Skills
• Strong compositing skills with the ability to derive unique solutions to novel compositing problems
• A solid, intuitive understanding of Nuke’s 3D environment, or strong production knowledge of a dedicated 3D package (Maya, 3DS, LightWave, modo etc.)
• Unforgiving attention to detail and unrepentant perfectionism
• Ability to create custom cleanplates (i.e. rig removal)
• Understanding of a float-based color pipeline
• Good, stereoscopic vision (sorry, no monocular eye injuries)

Desirable Skills
• Knowledge of gizmo creation process
• Rotoscoping
• 3D modeling
• 3D matchmoving, especially with PFTrack
• Previous experience in stereoscopic production

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Dec 19

3D Revolution is looking for a Lead Stereoscopic Supervisor

Posted in: The Job Lot
VFX and Stereoscopic Supervisor Positions:

A Hollywood-based leader in premium 3D and stereoscopic VFX for feature films is looking for senior-level supervisors to oversee compositors in the conversion of 2D to 3D. Work is being performed primarily in Nuke embedded into a proprietary pipeline.

Please send resumé and applicable external reference links (e.g. IMDB) to jobs@stereoscopicvfx.com

The following two positions are available:

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VFX Compositing Supervisor

The compositing supervisor will take ownership of a team of Nuke compositors, ensuring that they are moving smoothly through shots. Key to the position is the ability to problem-solve specific compositing issues and educate individual compositors on the solutions.

The compositing supervisor will be responsible for ensuring all shot notes have been addressed prior to review by the stereoscopic supervisor.

Essential Skills
• Ability to lead a team with efficiency but also compassion. We value the lives of out compositors and are interested in mentoring, not oppressing.
• A high-level solid, intuitive understanding of Nuke and its 3D environment
• A thorough comprehension of the underlying principles of compositing
• At least two years experience supervising compositors
• Good, stereoscopic vision (sorry, no monocular eye injuries)

Desirable Skills
• Previous experience in stereoscopic production
• Knowledge of gizmo creation process and Python scripting
• Knowledge of matchmoving processes and limitations
• Experience with 3D animation packages
• Experience with the shotgun tracking system
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Stereoscopic Supervisor

The stereoscopic supervisor will be responsible for reviewing all shots for technical accuracy prior to delivery to client. The stereo super will make internal change lists for shots, then enter and review them in the studio’s shotgun tracking system. They will also be involved in review sessions with client studios and be responsible for accurately recording client change requests during screens and correctly communicating those requests to artists. Finally, the stereo super will be responsible for ensuring that artists understand the change requests and work with the compositing supervisor to confirm that the changes are implemented.

Essential Skills
• The stereoscopic supervisor must have solid experience evaluating stereo images for inconsistencies in depth, roundness, connectivity of objects and edges.
• The ability to communicate well with clients in a professional and friendly manner.
• The ability to work with client depth and convergence specifications and proactively address potential issues in the client’s initial choices
• Communicate well with the compositing supervisor to ensure all notes are in process and being addressed.

Desirable Skills
• Compositing and depth matte experience, especially in Nuke
• An understanding of stereoscopic playback systems
• Good management and scheduling abilities
• Experience with 3D animation packages
• Experience with the shotgun tracking system

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Dec 17

Production Assistant – Hollywood, California

Posted in: The Job Lot
Company: Technicolor
Job Title: Production Assistant (TDP016)
Location: Hollywood, California
Department: VFX
Reports To: Project Producer

Overall Purpose and Objective

The Production Assistant provides support to the production team for Stereoscopic (3D) Conversion projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Producers and Coordinators for various support tasks.
  • Going on runs for client deliveries
  • Ordering or purchasing office supplies and craft services
  • Assist in managing calendars and schedules
  • Stepping in to assist coordinators in note taking during meetings and reviews
  • Updating production database
  • Communicate production updates to crew as needed
  • Works with the production team to ensure a positive and fun environment and smooth running productions.

Job Requirements

  • Customer service oriented with the ability to motivate within a team environment
  • Willingness to help in all areas of production, with ability to take quick change in directions
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with friendly, upbeat attitude
  • You must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
  • Proficient computer skills are required using MS Office
  • Knowledge of production databases such as Filemaker Pro a plus
Local candidates only. Relocation assistance is not available for this opening.

The above are minimum requirements. Resumes from more experienced candidates are welcome. Compensation and responsibilities will depend on experience/qualifications.

EOE M/F/D/V

If you are interested in this opening please send your resume to TDP.Recruitment@technicolor.com

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Dec 17

Next Element by Deluxe – Data Wrangler

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Next Element BY Deluxe is currently seeking a Data Wrangler for IO and Backup. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

-Serve as primary backup engineer for a large SAN based environment including Linux, OS X and Windows.

-Responsible for maintaining backup requirements and ensuring corresponding documentation is written and up-to-date.

-Disaster recovery, planning and testing

-24×7 facility support

-Continuous checks of near-line and off-line backups

-Responsible for developing and enforcing a facility wide file storage policy . This includes managing SAN storage capacity as well as making recommendations for future growth .

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Knowledge of RAID technologies including both hardware and software based systems. Experience with Linux software RAID is a large plus.

-Extensive knowledge of automated tape robots and backup software .
Knowledge of GNU tar is a must.

-Must be a self starter and be able to manage projects independently

-Strong knowledge of the standard Unix and FreeBSD command set

-Good understanding of Fiber Channel and LTO technologies

-Experience with Storage Area Networks, preferably StorNext/XSan

-Experience with Network-Attached Storage (NFS/SMB)

-Strong troubleshooting skills

-Strong knowledge of networking, UNIX account management and file permissions

-Knowledge of is SQL a plus

Next Element by Deluxe is a creative, data-centric post production facility that has been a leader in the transition to tapeless digital workflows for the motion picture and TV industries. Our proprietary SmartSoft™ software has automated many of the tasks needed for file-based workflow, allowing for freedom from legacy post production solutions associated with tape-based equipment. Complete television post facility incorporating Dailies, Online Conform, HD or native RAW file Color Grading, Titling, VFX and file encoding. Complete Digital Intermediate post facility incorporating Scanning, Online Conform, Digital Restoration, 2K Color Grading, HD Mastering, D-Cinema Mastering and Film Recording. Industry-leading digital capture workflows (RED, F35, Arri D21/Alexa, S1-2K, Phantom, Canon, etc.). Featuring mobilabs: Dailies anytime, anywhere. On or near set full dailies mobile unit ¡V complete with colorist and assist.

We offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including 401(k.

To apply, please email your resume with the job title in the subject header to hr@nestudios.net

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Dec 17

Pipeline Supervisor

Posted in: The Job Lot
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This role will spearhead the creation and maintenance of an innovative pipeline including asset management, production management, and other tools to support a state-of-the-art visual effects and stereo conversion facility, including multiple international facilities. This is an opportunity to create a new pipeline from the ground up and to do it right.
The Pipeline Supervisor leads a working group including Pipeline Developers, Software Engineers, Stereographers, Supervisors, and key Digital Artist leaders to continually monitor, maintain, and enhance facility wide performance for Production.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
– Anticipate pipeline development challenges, identify and design solutions with team of Supervisor, Stereographer and Software Development team
– Participate in the bidding process, strategizing on technical approach for all projects; working effectively with Supervisor, Stereographer and Producer to accurately estimate work-load and resources in budgeting, scheduling, and assigning tasks
– Partner with Supervisor, Stereographer and Software Development team to standardize production procedures, define pipeline requirements, develop project plans, and integrate solutions to address production specific needs
– Partner with Technology Management and Supervisors to determine internal software development requirements and appropriate use of vendor applications
– Promote a positive and productive work environment and lead collaborative efforts across multiple facilities
– Ensure effective communication between Supervisors, Stereographers, R&D and Pipeline Development team, making sure critical information is shared across shows
– Manage communication regarding facility pipeline, technique, and workflow across all teams, provide updates to Executive Staff
– Manage Software operations and oversees the implementation of all software within the production pipeline with the support of the Software Development Manager, Senior Software Engineers, Technology Project
– Manager, and Show Supervisors
– Manage I/O and data management departments as part of the overall production pipeline team

EXPERIENCE:
– BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Graphics preferred
– Minimum of 5+ years of experience in feature film on the postproduction side with large-scale visual effects or animation pipeline required
– 5+ years management/leadership of software, pipeline, or technology teams required
– Strong working knowledge of multiple 2D and 3D software packages and pipelines required
– Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, problem solving, and project management skills required
– Experience with project management software such as Shotgun or Tactic
– Must have strong leadership qualities with the ability to effectively delegate and mentor both technical and creative individuals
– Ability to establish priorities, multi-task efficiently, and work with diverse personalities and all levels of management and technical staff in a high-pressure environment
– Ability to write code and assist in tool/pipeline development is a plus; Mel, Python, C++ experience preferred

If you’re an independent thinker with a high level of ingenuity and the above qualifications, then we’d like you to join our team!

We offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including 401(k) and tuition reimbursement. Please send your resume and salary requirements to hr.resumes@bydeluxe.com. NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP OFFS PLEASE. EOE M/F/D/V

Company description:
Deluxe Digital Studios (DDS) is a leading supplier of DVD, Blu-ray, BD Live, and digital distribution post production services, including subtitling and localization, video compression, encoding, authoring, menu design, bonus content production, audio, and network services. We provide theatrical dubbing services, as well as point-of-purchase creative displays. DDS is a global company with presence in 6 countries.

Our clients include the major Hollywood studios as well as a growing number of on-line retailers.

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Dec 17

Pixomondo Shanghai – Senior Compositor (Nuke)

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Nuke Senior Compositing Artist

PIXOMONDO is an international visual effects company with a global network of facilities in China, Germany, US, UK and Canada. Our Shanghai facility is currently working on exciting international movie projects. Amongst others: George Lucas’s "Red Tails", “Fast and the Furious 5” and Martin Scorsese’s "Hugo Cabret" (in stereo 3D).
PIXOMONDO is seeking dedicated and creative people who have a vision for their future and a passion for high-end visual effects work. Professionals and young potentials are welcome to expand their horizons in our friendly, collaborative and challenging environment.
We are currently recruiting for our feature-film department in Shanghai:

•Senior Compositing Artist (Nuke)

To apply for a position:
Please submit your application via email containing your current CV and a link to a demo reel as Quicktime (H.264) (max. 30MB) to: 
job@sha.pixomondo.com
Please check our website for more information:
http://www.pixomondo.com

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Dec 17

Weekend 3D Studio Max Project

Posted in: The Job Lot
Hi,

We’re looking for someone to finish up the tale end of a project, with a simple white panel environment in 3Dsm/AfterEffects. They are 3 short videos with 1-2 minutes of an alpha video spokesperson (with text set in AfterEffects).

If you are local (NYC), that would be great. Otherwise, we’d plan to transfer files and brief with you asap. We’d reviewed files Monday, and do any changes for a disk release on Tuesday.

Please respond with availability and rates.

Thanks!

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Dec 16

Paint Fix Artists – PDI/DreamWorks

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PDI/DreamWorks is looking for a few short term, temporary Paint Fix Artists at our Redwood City, CA location The positions begin in January and February and will last a few months.

Paint Fix Artist Job Description
– Digitally alter and fix frames with paint and compositing tools using After Effects and Photoshop.
– Review each film frame and check for binding issues and other technical problems

Qualifications:
– Candidates for this position must have paint and compositing experience
– Must have a great working knowledge of After Effects 6.5 and Photoshop CS.
– A minimum of one year work experience in a production environment.
– Great visualization and artistic skills with an eye for detail and realism.
– Efficient and speedy work practices for quick turn-around time under deadline pressure.
– Please be highly motivated and passionate about your work and have a positive attitude.

Pluses:
– Knowledge of 3D Animation Pipeline.
– BFA or similar art background / equivalent experience.
– Traditional art skills- demonstrated eye for light, shadow, composition, and color.
– UNIX or Linux operating system experience.
– Film production experience.
– Experience using Nuke a plus

To apply, please send your online reel with breakdown and resume to: jobs@pdi.com. Please use "Paint Fix – Your Name" as the subject line of your email. Or send your demo reel with breakdown and resume to:
DreamWorks Animation
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA
91201

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Dec 16

Production Supervisor – DreamWorks Animation

Posted in: The Job Lot
PDI/DreamWorks is looking for a Production Supervisor to manage the Lighting department at our Redwood City, CA studio. This position will begin in January.

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Create and maintain schedules for lighting teams
• Quota planning and implementation
• Generate quota reports for PM/Producer
• Communication to lighters regarding company or project updates, systems issues, changes to schedule, goals, etc.
• Oversee project tracking of shots and revisions
• Ensure inventory from all previous departments by start of each sequence schedule
• Launch Seq kickoff meetings and plan reviews
• Collaborate in overall department goal planning and problem solving
• Assist Seq Supervisors in identifying quality issues within final renders or filmouts
• Work with Film Dept on delivery schedule of each sequence

Job Requirements:
The individual filling this role should have 5+ years of production management experience in the film industry, preferably in the area of digital animation and/or visual effects. Requires extensive knowledge of script breakdown, bidding and budgeting processes, strong communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal) and personnel management skills.
Prior work experience in a CG environment & supervisory experience. Ability to handle a multitude of responsibilities in a positive, pro-active manner while interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

To apply, send your resume as an attachment to and in the body of your email to jobs(at)dreamworks.com. Please use "Production Supervisor – YOUR NAME" as the subject line of your email.

www.dreamworksanimation.com

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Dec 16

Render Wrangler – PDI/DreamWorks

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PDI/DreamWorks has an immediate opening for a Render Wrangler at our Redwood City, CA studio in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Technical Resource Administrators (TRAs) support the 24×7 rendering production of DreamWorks’ animated feature films. In this entry-level but mission critical role, TRA’s touch all aspects of the technical production pipeline. They have broad interaction with production artists from fx, animation, lighting, layout and modeling departments as well as technical directors and technology teams.

Primary Responsibilities:
* Monitor, manage and keep the render farm running at maximum capacity.
* Monitor, manage and check rendered shots, verifying delivery for dailies & rounds.
* Maintain rendering priorities and resource allocations for various productions.
* Assist artists with render job submissions and errors.
* Monitor infrastructure servers and escalate problems.
* Handle studio help desk calls after hours and on weekends.

Job Requirements:
* Basic Linux experience.
* Fundamental systems administration skills and general technical troubleshooting experience.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to handle a fast paced, occasionally high pressure environment.
* Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
* Willingness to work very flexible hours, including weekends, evenings or nights when production schedules require.
* Basic shell scripting experience preferred.

Starting shift available: Graveyard, 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.

To apply, please send your resume in the body of an email as well as an attachment to jobs@pdi.com. Please use "Render Wrangler – Your Name" as the subject line of your email.

www.dreamworksanimation.com

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