Hasta La Motion!

The Matchmove TD is responsible for reproducing the geometry, camera movement and object movement of a live action shot in a 3D environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the tracking of CG elements, both camera and objects to match live-action footage in a 3D environment and to maintain consistent shot quality
• Work with production to create matchmove schedules and project targets for your show
• Work to define any specific matchmove tools required for the show and identify any additions or modifications to our existing toolset required to realise this pipeline
• Monitor daily progress to ensure targets are being met, adjusting the pipeline and schedules as necessary
• Act as the point of contact for show supervisors
• Conform any Lidar scans, Survey Data or matchmove specific geometry prior to starting a sequence

Requirements:

• Must have thorough knowledge of software based object tracking and 3D rotoscoping of a digital model to a live action background
• Proven Matchmove experience in a large feature-film VFX production environment
• Must be proficient in: 3D Equalizer, Maya and Boujou
• Knowlege of Nuke an advantage
• Experience with other tracking software (eg Matchmover) taken into account
• Must be able to model and manipulate geometry for scene reconstruction and to aid tracking
• Candidates should demonstrate a good eye for detail and precision with strong problem-solving skills
• Must have a solid understanding of camera moves and filming techniques
• Excellent communication skills
• General understanding of linux/unix-based operating systems
• On set experience an advantage

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!