Hasta La Motion!

The Layout TD produces previs, post-vis, camera and character blocking, to build editorially sound sequences which subsequent CG departments use as the foundation for shot construction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To work with the VFX supervisors, clients and editors in the creative process of visual narrative
• To work with a team of Layout TDs to lock timing, continuity and shot content on various complex sequences across the whole film

Requirements:

• Must have strong well rounded knowledge and interest in the film making process: cameras, formats, cranes, rigs, shot composition, shot types and combinations, narrative etc.
• A solid understanding of all parts of a standard CG production pipeline: modeling, keyframe animation, procedural animation, particle systems, lighting, shaders, rendering, and compositing
• Character/creature animation experience is a plus
• A good general working knowledge of Maya and Nuke
• The maturity to be able to communicate directly with clients and understand their requirements
• Completion of University and/or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: September 2011 onwards
• Duration: Project based

If this position sounds of interest then please apply via our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!