THE THIRD FLOOR, Inc. is the world’s pre-eminent visualization company with offices in Los Angeles and London as well as on location with productions around the world. Since 2004, the studio has helped clients visualize and maximize content by producing computer-animated blueprints, known as “previsualizations”. Recent film and television projects THE THIRD FLOOR has worked on include The Martian, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Marvel’s Ant-Man, San Andreas, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, Mad Max: Fury Road, Maleficent, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Edge of Tomorrow, Guardians of the Galaxy and Game of Thrones Seasons 4 and 5.
The Third Floor London is looking for an experienced Motion Builder artist who loves the thrill and challenge of being in a high pressure on-set environment. The person will be responsible for overseeing complex technical shoots, technical previs and on-set live tracking and compositing needs on a variety of high profile films.
The ideal candidate will have “can do” attitude and enjoy the challenge of seeking solutions to complex technical problems for feature films.
Responsibilities:
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[li]Supervise and/or Support technically challenging productions
[/li][li]Provide on-set live camera tracking and compositing & techvis
[/li][li]Supervise Virtual Camera and Motion Capture shoots
[/li][li]Complex Technical Visualisation (Techvis) needs
[/li][li]Work with the Head of R&D and Head of Virtual Production to develop & support company virtual production tools
[/li][li]Setup and drive motion control camera shoots (as required)
[/li][li]Provide on-set postvis
[/li][li]Meet the demands of a high pressure film shoot and fast turnaround
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Essential Skills:
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[li]Strong Motion Builder experience on multiple projects
[/li][li]Proven Feature Film On-set experience
[/li][li]Technical understanding of cameras – film back, aperture, shutter, FOV etc
[/li][li]Motion Control camera experience & derived input formats
[/li][li]Strong Film experience – film terminology, lensing, composition, editing
[/li][li]Scripting experience – Python & Mel
[/li][li]Motion Capture & Virtual Camera experience and awareness of the various tracking methods
[/li][li]3D Tracking experience
[/li][li]2D Compositing experience
[/li][li]Proven techvis and/or technical planning experience
[/li][li]Performs well in high pressure situations
[/li][li]Strong & proven leadership, communication and problem solving skills
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Software knowledge and requirements:
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[li]Strong Autodesk Motion Builder
[/li][li]Autodesk Maya
[/li][li]Adobe After Effects
[/li][li]Boujou, PF Track, 3D Equaliser
[/li][li]Maya Mel Scripting
[/li][li]Python scripting
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Preferred Skills & Experience:
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[li]Love of Photography & Film making
[/li][li]Excellent understanding and experience with Maya
[/li][li]Understanding or experience with game engine technology a plus
[/li][li]Experience or understanding of visual effects pipeline
[/li][li]“Think outside the box” attitude
[/li][li]Team Player
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If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply through our website Careers page here:*http://www.thethirdfloorinc.com/careers/apply.php
Only successful applicants will be contacted.