Senior Matchmove Artist
Track VFX
Job Summary
A Senior Matchmove Artist is needed for a new studio in Vancouver. Responsibilities include expert camera/object matchmove in Maya, rotoanimating 3D character rigs, strong layout skills, and mentoring junior artists. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, expert knowledge of Syntheyes and/or 3de, and strong problem-solving skills. The studio works on feature films and commercials and offers extended health benefits and flexible hours.
Must Have
- Expert Camera/Object matchmove in Maya
- Rotoanimating 3D character rigs
- Strong layout skills
- 5+ years Matchmove experience
- Expert Syntheyes/3de knowledge
Good to Have
- Nuke
- MEL/Python scripting
- MMSolver
- Syntheyes Geo H
- Keentools
Perks & Benefits
- Extended health benefits
- Flexible hours
- Open creative environment
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Matchmove Artist to join our team in Vancouver!
Do you want to influence the future of matchmove and be a part of a team that appreciates the craft of matchmove in all aspects, come join the family!
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of the formative years of a new studio in Vancouver. Our constantly increasing projects range from feature films to commercials. You will be working with artists with a wealth of experience on various productions. We are looking for talented artists who have the drive to keep up and contribute to this quickly growing company.
Check out our Youtube Track channel full of awesome tutorials!
We offer extended health benefits, flexible hours, and an open creative environment for all our staff.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ability to model environments with or without lidars, measurements, and camera information. UV objects when necessary.
- Expert Camera/Object matchmove. Ability to hand-key cameras/objects in Maya
- Ability to Rotoanim a 3D character rig to match actors precisely. Including facial animation
- Strong layout skills, including animating camera track overs.
- Meticulous nature with a self-critical eye and high standards. Able to QC own shots
- Strong problem-solving and identifying solutions without guidance
- Ability to give accurate time estimates as well as provide bidding hours with production
- Highly motivated and be able to work with the entire team/production. Mentor all artists, especially junior artists
- Communicate clear and concise issues to the Matchmove Leads & Supervisor
- To be able to follow directions and take ownership of tasks.
- Maintain a professional level of knowledge about current developments in matchmove tools for computer graphics
- Work well under pressure. Excellent time management and work to tight deadlines. Handle client revisions in a timely manner
- Positive attitude and excitement for new challenges in an intense production environment
- Team player who excels in a collaborative environment
Education and Experience
- Degree in computer graphics or a related subject
- 5+ years experience as a Matchmove Artist
- Proven ability to manage and mentor a team
- Expert knowledge in focal lengths, film backs, lens distortions, rolling shutter etc.
- Expert level skills in Syntheyes and/or 3de
- Strong Knowledge of Maya
- Basic Nuke
- Soft tracking a plus (vertice animation with no rig)
- The ability to script in MEL and Python is a plus
- MMSolver a plus
- Syntheyes - Geo H a plus
- Keentools a plus, will be required to learn
APPLICATION
Please apply once. Only re-apply if your details have recently changed.
7 Skills Required For This Role
Timeline Management
Team Player
Nuke
Quality Control
Mel
Python
Maya
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