Hasta La Motion!

We have an immediate need for an Integration (Tracking/Matchmove/Layout) Department Supervisor to join our team in our Vancouver, Canada Location. While Vancouver residents are a plus, we will relocate for this position.

Job Summary:
The Integration Supervisor is the technical head of the Layout department, working as a creative consultant to the VFX Supervisor, and is responsible for final approval of all layout elements. This position is responsible for leading a team for the coordination of the overall look, and is responsible for tracking elements and matching camera movement with object movement, thereby translating live camera movement into a 3D environment in order to help achieve an optimum visual effect.

Duties and Responsibilities:
· – Supervise and support a team that acts as a central hub for all shot preparation to ensure continuity and camera accuracy in CG Elements.
· – Converts background plates to various formats to use with specific software to create digital motion files that match the plate photography. This includes animating any live action character or relative object in the scene.
·-Generate 2D Compositing elements, while maintaining the accuracy of camera perspective.
-Models the set geometry used to create the matchmove and environment for Animators and Technical Directors.
·-Does basic composites of the files with the background to judge the move.
· – Under the direction of the project Supervisors, the department supervisor will lead a team with the setup of the technical and aesthetic approaches of the matchmove work for a shot, sequence, or even an entire aspect of a show.
·-Partner with the Director, VFX Supervisor and other staff in order to understand and execute creative direction.
·-Maintain high quality and productivity throughout projects.
·Communicate work status to the Producer and VFX Supervisor and Production Management staff.
·-Attend dailies, accurately address critique and comments from supervisors, and complete revisions in a timely manner.
·-Consistently meet production deadlines.

Skills and Education Requirements:
·-Requires 5+ years minimum experience in Feature Film and/or Commercial production with an emphasis on Layout, Matchmove, and Tracking.
· – Understanding of photography and the effects of different lenses on perspectives.
· – Ability to reproduce exact camera moves within a computer environment.
· –Typically has experience as an artist, animator or camera operator.
· Proficient in Boujou, PF track, or Syntheyes
· – Must have a willingness to learn new tools, proven ability to be detail-oriented and to work efficiently within a production environment.
·-Excellent problem solving skills including the ability to work under tight deadlines.
· – Good written and oral communication skills including strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team environment and take direction.
·-Ability to provide feedback to other artists.
· – Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
·A creative problem solver who is organized and critical of his or her own work.
· – A history of consistent high-end aesthetic and technical execution.
· -Interest and ability to mentor artists .
·-Bachelors Degree in Animation, Computer Animation, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.

This Integration Supervisor position is considered to be a professional position within Prime Focus VFX requiring the theoretical knowledge and practical in Graphic Arts, Computer Art, Media Arts or a related field. A Layout/Matchmove/Tracking Supervisor must have extensive experience in both traditional and digital (CG) techniques. The Layout/Matchmove/Tracking Supervisor must be highly experienced in digital knowledge of the UNIX, PC and Mac platforms and of the various proprietary software programs utilized in CG work, principally a competency in a 3D Tracking and layout software applications like Syntheyes, Boujou, or PF track. He/She must also have a working knowledge of 3D software packages such as 3DMax or Maya as well as compositing packages such as Nuke, Fusion, Shake, After Effects, Combustion and Commotion. Tracking experience for Stereo projects preferred.

Qualified candidates please send CV and reel link to roula.lainas@primefocusworld.com