About the role
Company Description
As an artist-driven boutique studio, Folks has built a solid reputation in the industry. Through teamwork and creativity, we value detail-oriented design. From the very beginning, we have been passionate about capturing the imagination through high-end visual effects. The artists on our team have been making larger-than-life visual effects for film and television for 10 years, bringing their rich and diverse experience from Montreal, Toronto, Bogotá, Saguenay, Mumbai and now in London.
Job Description
- Senior level 3D camera reconstruction and high level matchmove work
- Comfortable completing manual camera tracks and matchmoves in Maya
- Utilize object solves to increase quality and speed
- Shot sculpting matchmove work/creating geo to matchmove
- Able to address creative feedback regarding matchmove work
- Have a solid knowledge of the tools and software used in rotoanimation
- Be comfortable with character armatures
- Can help artists find appropriate and effective working techniques
- Can contribute directly to the technical learning of the members of his team
- Communicate with other departments as needed
- Help junior and intermediate artists with issues occasionally
- Notify leads of any concern with workload/timelines
- Help provide feedback for tools/development
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of production experience in a Tracking/Matchmove Artist role
- Proficiencies:
- Must be proficient in body matchmove and shot sculpting
- Proficiency in 3D Equalizer and Maya
- Proficient in Nuke
- Technical Knowledge:
- High level of knowledge of camera and lenses
- Understanding of real-world camera attributes such as apertures, lenses, and distortion
- Able to create geometry by using survey points
- Experience working with little to no set data
- Soft Skills:
- Ability to work effectively with teammates and Supervisors
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Plus Skills:
- Experience in layout is a plus
- Photogrammetry/lidar skills a plus
Additional Information
- Employment Type: Contractual Role Only
- Work Arrangement: WFO / WFH (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India / Remote options available)
- Accommodation: Committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.
- Privacy Notice: Personal information is collected, used, and stored for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Pitch Black celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or family status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.