LAYOUT ARTIST
Job Summary
Job Description
- Maya Knowledge
- Camera Animation
- Shot Composition
- Cinematography Skills
- MEL Scripting
- Python Scripting
- 3DEqualizer Experience
- Motion Capture
- Multi-Oscar Winning Studio
- Exciting TV Project
Job Details
Job description
A multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.
Who We Are
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.
The Role
The Layout Artist is responsible for CG camera animation using cinematography principles, shot composition and character blocking to pre-visualise shots before the beginning of animation, and allowing up-stream CG departments to use as the foundation for shot construction.
This is a great opportunity to work directly with the wider CG teams at Framestore and on a very exciting episodic TV project!
Job Requirements
Other responsibilities include:
Camera/assets staging/blocking.
Overseeing Previs and Postvis ingestion.
Setup and maintenance of Conforms.
Restaging of cameras and assets when needed.
Shot content maintenance for animation.
Overseeing Motion Capture Ingestion/distribution.
Strong Maya knowledge with excellent problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of the visual effects pipeline.
Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues to maintain continuity within the sequence.
Strong demonstrable experience in sequence and shot composition.
Good working knowledge of cinematography in a virtual environment.
Excellent understanding of practical cameras and camera techniques.
Previous experience in camera tracking and animation blocking is advantageous.
Organisation skills and ability to create tidy scenes for use in the rest of the pipeline.
Tracking and MatchMove experience in 3DEqualizer is beneficial.
Our Commitment
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
Application Process
To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to careers@framestore.com with the subject line: [Job Title - City].
Job requirements
Desirable Experience
Basic MEL and Python scripting.
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About The Company
Framestore combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences.
Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations. We create pixel-perfect images for blockbuster films and TV, iconic advertising campaigns and innovative immersive projects.
Our portfolio of work is underpinned by an industry-leading expertise in VFX and has resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs as well as a record number of Cannes Lions awards, which all cement our position at the forefront of innovation.
We have studios in London, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mumbai, Melbourne. Visit our website for current vacancies in film, advertising and immersive: https://www.framestore.com/careers
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