Hasta La Motion!

We are currently looking for talent previs artists to join our team!

* Job Title: Previs Artist
* Department: 3D
* Location: London
* Reports To: Head of Previs

Key Purpose of the Job

Create previs versions of sequences and shots that help support the director’s intention via appropriate use of camera lenses &movement, composition, staging, motion blocking and editing.

Needs To Do

* Previs artists are tasked with producing creative &effective visual solutions to support both the story and technical requirements of films.

Needs To Know

* A good knowledge of film-making principles especially in regards to camera choices, clear staging and continuity cutting.
* A good knowledge of cinematic language, camera terminology and visual story-telling.
* A good knowledge of Maya is required – including modelling, rigging, shaders etc.
* Knowledge and experience in stereoscopic film-making a plus
* a degree or equivalent in Computer Graphics, Animation, Film-making or other related course.

Needs To Be

* Pro-active (identify possible creative/technical problems with sequences).
* Creative (come up with visual solutions to best communicate the director’s intent to the audience).
* Efficient (find the fastest, simplest way to communicate an idea for discussion).
* Able to take direction and feedback well from a supervisor.
* Team oriented.
* Adaptable and flexible (previs can take many different forms both creatively and technically depending on the needs of the production).
* Accepting of change, multiple iterations and even tossing out of ideas and starting from scratch.

Measures of Performance

* On time delivery.
* Creative, story-focussed, film-making solutions.

If you are interested please apply online at http://www.dneg.com/jobs/previs_artist_282.html

We look forward to hearing from you!