Volume Capture, Stage Operator

The Stage Operator, Volume Capture partners with Director, Applied Innovations supervisor to identify technical requirements for virtual production projects and volumetric capture shoots including in-camera VFX on LED stages and volumetric capture.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and validate capture data quality standards during VC shoots, flagging issues as needed
• Track camera inventory and maintenance status
• Test and QC Volume capture systems following established workflows
• Assist in assembling and modifying the physical Volume
• Prepare the stage for client, production, and processing requirements
• Ensure equipment upkeep and correct setup, calibration, and routing of video signals
• Perform Lidar VC stage calibrations and integrate them into the processing pipeline
• Perform camera tracking and calibrations via Motive and Optitrak and integrate into the processing pipeline
• Ensure shoot-derived data and reference materials are stored correctly, and meet quality standards before handover to software, editorial, and research teams
• Communicate effectively with the team and proactively report concerns to the relevant team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Computer Science, or relevant area
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in Motion Capture projects, technology and VFX
• Comfortable utilizing a mix of technologies, including but not limited to lidar, motion capture, LED walls, VR, photogrammetry
• Must be able to execute technically difficult work and maintain a productive attitude under the pressure of a live action production environment
• Advanced knowledge of on-set digital acquisition hardware
• Knowledge of real time rendering and Unreal Engine
• Advanced knowledge of still photography, film, and video production
• Advanced knowledge of practical lighting on film stages
• Advanced knowledge of camera tracking and operating systems
• Programming skills in Python & or C++ is a plus
• Creative technical problem solver, able to improvise quick fix solutions and tools if necessary in time sensitive pressure situations
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in Motion Capture projects, technology and VFX
• Ability to travel to onset locations globally

This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Los Angeles, California. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.

We will only consider applicants based in Los Angeles, or those willing to relocate.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.