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.

Good To Have:

On-set or photography experience
Photogrammetry knowledge
Nuke experience

Must Have:

4+ years experience
3D-Equalizer 8 proficiency
Maya expertise
Camera tracking & object tracking
VFX workflow knowledge
Team leadership
Roto-animation experience

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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.