Union is looking for Matchmovers to join our growing team

Union is looking for Matchmovers to join our growing team

Studio: Union

Job Opening: Matchmove Artists

Location: London, UK

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • Use available lens data convert source footage to undistorted footage for use in other applications
  • Utilise available on set reference material to aid with the solving of the matchmove
  • Create 3D geometry to aid with the matchmove and be used by the rest of the team
  • Lay out the matchmove scene into the correct 3D position, scale and orientation
  • Render and composite plates for review of the matchmove
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the 3D team and other VFX departments

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Ability to think methodically
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to reproduce exact camera moves within a computer environment 
  • Strong understanding of photography and the effects of different lenses on images (experience with anamorphic lenses beneficial)
  • Understanding of photogrammetry and using reference imagery
  • Knowledge of 3DEqualizer, Nuke, Maya and/or Houdini 
  • Willingness to learn new tools, work well within a team and to work efficiently within a production environment
  • Skills in other 3D disciplines beneficial 
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines