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Senior Matchmove Artist

16 Hours ago • 5 Years + • 3D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

A new Vancouver studio is seeking a Senior Matchmove Artist with 5+ years of experience. Responsibilities include expert camera/object matchmove in Maya, rotoanimation of 3D character rigs, strong layout skills, and mentoring junior artists. The ideal candidate possesses meticulous attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Syntheyes and/or 3de. Experience with lidar data, UV object unwrapping, and scripting in MEL/Python is a plus. The studio offers extended health benefits, flexible hours, and a creative environment.
Must have:
  • Expert Camera/Object matchmove in Maya
  • Rotoanimation of 3D character rigs
  • Strong layout and animation skills
  • Proficiency in Syntheyes/3de
  • Mentoring junior artists
  • 5+ years experience
Good to have:
  • Lidar data experience
  • UV unwrapping skills
  • MEL/Python scripting
  • NukeSoft tracking
  • MMSolver
  • Syntheyes Geo H
  • Keentools
Perks:
  • Extended health benefits
  • Flexible hours
  • Open creative environment

Job Details

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.

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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
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