Studio: Image Engine
Job Opening: Matchmove Artist
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Performs complex matchmove camera tracking, rotoanim, solving lens distortion, animated distortion, shot sculpts, photo lineups, photogrammatry and custom set builds.
- Identify solutions and approaches to solve difficult shots with minimal guidance
- Communicates and Collaborates effectively with teammates and the MM Supervisor and Leads
- Assist with outsourcing including ingesting and packaging
- Does basic composites to judge the camera and object / rotoanim solves
- Setup the technical approach of the Matchmove work for a shot, sequence, or an entire aspect of a show under the direction of the MM Supervisor
- Provide support and mentorship to junior Matchmovers
- Updates the documentation for processes and workflow as needed
- Ensure quality standards are met by administering final quality control checks for all artist’s work
- Provide recommendations/technical solutions for effective task completion
- Provide assistance to MM artists in the event an assigned task proves to be too difficult
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong understanding of on-set photography and film and how various camera rigs create camera movement in live action plates
- Expert understanding of Linux, 3D Equalizer & Maya
- Ability to script in MEL and Python is an asset
- Experience with Nuke, Photoscan & Houdini a plus
- Experience with Photogrammatry, Photograghy, Lidar, Total station data and survey a plus
- Ability to troubleshoot and deal with competing priorities
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Must have an eye for detail – capable of problem solving and Quality Control of their own work
- Confident grasp of overall visual effects workflow required
- Ability to be adaptable and accepting of changes in a production schedule
- Aware of project schedules and capable of delivering work to deadlines
- An understanding of animation principles and work methods
- Good communication skills both technically and creatively
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit https://imageengine.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=93