About the Role
We are looking for a Junior Matchmove Artist to join our team in India!
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of the formative years of a new studio in India. 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.
We have an exciting 3-week training syllabus to learn matchmove. They will be assigned a buddy and mentor to monitor growth and learning. It is important to have basic knowledge of Syntheyes and matchmove. They will spend at least the first 4-6 months on the Quality Control technical team. In this role, one will be able to review completed shots by senior artists. Once able to complete matchmove tasks and have the required knowledge, you will be graduated as an Artist. Important to be self-motivated and willing to learn on your own time.
Recommended Study:
Matchmoving: The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking Paperback – by Tim Dobbert
Check out our Youtube Track channel full of awesome tutorials!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjm__bwnllKzKy1qA_RnV8w
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.
Strong animation skills, including character & camera animation
Ability with identifying issues and problem-solving
Highly motivated, and be able to work with the entire team/production.
Communicate clear and concise issues to the Matchmove Leads & Supervisor
To be able to follow directions and give quality reports on 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.
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
Basic level skills in Syntheyes and/or 3de
Strong Knowledge of Maya. Modeling, animation, rigging, UVs.
Basic Nuke a plus
Knowledge in focal lengths, film backs, lens distortions, rolling shutter a plus
Required software knowledge
Maya
Syntheyes and/or 3de
Recommended software knowledge
Nuke
Shotgun
Python/Mel
Why work at Track VFX?
Benefits after 3 months! (Contracts must be 6 months or longer to be eligible)
We pay overtime after 40 hours!
Only Matchmove company in North America
Great clients and ability to work closely with them!
Amazing artists and supportive production team
Ability to work closely with head Supervisors
Help make an impact in the future of Matchmove
Career Progression