Hasta La Motion!

Dinamo Productions is an expanding 2D & CGI Animation, and Visual Effects company based in South Wales within the UK. We are looking for enthusiastic and creative team members to join us at our new premises for big upcoming projects. If you have the talent, are hard working and dedicated, you could be just the person for us!

The Job

We’re looking for talented Matchmoving Artists who can:

·Using PFTrack, successfully track and resolve 3D cameras from live action plates for import into Maya, 3D Studio Max and Nuke
·Model set layouts in 3D for assisting with matchmoving and animation
·Track in 2D using Adobe After Effects and Nuke
·Matchmove live action characters with pre-rigged CG character models
·Animate natural and realistic camera motion from scratch
·Visit live-action sets for tracking supervision
·Work closely with the animation team to test the integration of CG characters and props into live action plates
·Work closely with the Visual Effects Supervisor to deliver shots to their specifications

Contract terms to be agreed according to experience.

Your Experience

·Minimum 2 years industry experience tracking and matchmoving for TV or Film
·In depth knowledge of camera formats and lenses, including the effect of lens distortion, and how to compensate for it
·Excellent experience and knowledge of PFTrack or a similar 3D tracking package
·Experience in Maya a must; 3D Studio Max a plus
·Knowledge of 2D tracking technologies in After Effects, Nuke and Mocha
·Experience of working on projects within a studio pipeline
·Proficient in mathematics with an ability to solve problems under tight deadlines.

Applicants Should

·Have a higher education qualification in an art, animation, design or computer related subject
·Be motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to work hard in a fun and relaxed atmosphere
·Be motivated to develop and maintain a strong knowledge in his/her expertise
·Able to take direction and work closely with a small group of people in an open environment
·Able to prioritize tasks and manage their own time effectively
·Have a passion for TV and Film

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Applicants Must:

·Be a UK resident or have a valid current UK work permit
·Be able to work on site at our new premises in Treforest, South Wales

You must confirm both of the above requirements within your application email/letter. If these are not supplied your application may be discounted.

How to Apply

If you’re interested, please email your CV and a link to your online demo reel/portfolio with the subject "Matchmoving Artist", to jobs@dinamo.co.uk

Alternatively send us a CV and a DVD of your showreel to us at:

Dinamo Productions
Unit A3
Rizla House
Severn Road
Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
United Kingdom
CF37 5SP

Submissions WILL NOT be returned, so please do not send original artwork.