Jun
02
FX Supervisor- Method Studios LA
Posted in: The Job LotBased in Los Angeles, with locations in Vancouver, 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; Tree of Life, Captain America, Nightmare on Elm Street, Sorcerers Apprentice, Let Me In, Fast Five, Life as we Know it and Gullivers Travel.
Duties and Responsibilities
– Supervise the FX team and mentor artists to ensure the creation of high quality FX.
– Build or supervise the building of tools that can be used to execute multiple FXs across many shots
– Responsible for pipelining multiple Fx across many shots
– Responsible for directing the overall FX quality in shots and conducting rounds to determine which shots are ready to show to Director.
– Conduct script breakdowns for FX and develop appropriate schedules to work with available resources and to prioritize tasks.
– Work with CG Supervisor to determine which technology will be required to meet the needs of the FX department.
– Collaborate with other departments and supervisors to resolve technical problems.
– Proactively communicate any information about FX to other departments as necessary.
Recent feature credits for Method include; Tree of Life, Captain America, Nightmare on Elm Street, Sorcerers Apprentice, Let Me In, Fast Five, Life as we Know it and Gullivers Travel.
Duties and Responsibilities
– Supervise the FX team and mentor artists to ensure the creation of high quality FX.
– Build or supervise the building of tools that can be used to execute multiple FXs across many shots
– Responsible for pipelining multiple Fx across many shots
– Responsible for directing the overall FX quality in shots and conducting rounds to determine which shots are ready to show to Director.
– Conduct script breakdowns for FX and develop appropriate schedules to work with available resources and to prioritize tasks.
– Work with CG Supervisor to determine which technology will be required to meet the needs of the FX department.
– Collaborate with other departments and supervisors to resolve technical problems.
– Proactively communicate any information about FX to other departments as necessary.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
Advanced knowledge of particle systems and fluid dynamics in Maya and/or Houdini.
Expertise in compositing theory, concepts, and techniques. Nuke experience a plus.
Knowledge of surfacing, modeling, lighting, and rendering in CG.
6+ years of production experience with 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role on a feature film.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills.
Reels/Resumes can be sent to:
method-la-recruiting@methodstudios.com
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