Senior Matchmove Artist

1 Month ago • 4 Years + • 3D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Milk France seeks a Senior Matchmove Artist proficient in camera and object tracking using 3D-Equalizer. Responsibilities include ensuring consistent shot matching with live-action footage, aligning cameras with 3D geometry in Maya, and managing a team of matchmove artists. The ideal candidate possesses at least 4 years of industry experience, understands camera and lens distortion, has roto-anim experience, and is familiar with VFX workflows and on-set processes. A good understanding of the graph editor and animation within Maya, along with Nuke familiarity, is crucial. Leading the team and guiding best practices are key responsibilities. Bonus skills include on-set experience, photogrammetry knowledge, and senior roto-anim skills.
Must have:
  • 4+ years experience
  • 3D-Equalizer 8 proficiency
  • Maya expertise
  • Camera tracking & object tracking
  • VFX workflow knowledge
  • Team leadership
  • Roto-animation experience
Good to have:
  • On-set or photography experience
  • Photogrammetry knowledge
  • Nuke experience

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Matchmove Artist

Job Overview:

Seeking a Senior Matchmove Artist to join the Milk France team. We are looking for a good communicator and a creative problem solver with a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in camera tracking and object tracking using 3D-Equalizer. You will be responsible for ensuring that shots are consistently matched with live action footage to a high standard, ready to go on to animation, lighting and fx. You must be based in France.

Responsible For:

  • Camera Tracking, Object Tracking 
  • Alignment and conforming of cameras with 3D set geometry in Maya
  • Experience with layout and understanding of continuity and worldspace
  • At least 4 years industry experience
  • Good understanding of cameras and lens distortion
  • Roto-anim experience using character rigs
  • A familiarity with the VFX workflow
  • An awareness of on-set processes and the requirements of matchmove
  • An understanding of cameras, filmbacks and lens distortion
  • Experience with 3D-Equalizer 8
  • Good knowledge of the graph editor and animation within Maya
  • Familiarity with Nuke
  • Able to lead a  team of all levels, helping with tracking advice and guiding them on best practices and hard tracks, with an eye on the upward pipeline and preparing scenes for onward pipe steps. Maintaining good working practices and continuity of scene setup between the team.

Bonus Skills:

  • On-Set or Photography experience
  • Photogrammetry knowledge
  • Roto anim 

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