subject: 3D Character Animator, Animalia , Digital Pictures Iloura

Digital Pictures Iloura is looking for 3D Character Animator, Animalia
Starting Date: Sept 06 , duration - 11 Months

Job details: Based in Melbourne, Australia, Digital Pictures Iloura is seeking character animators to work on the animated childrens series, Animalia. Originally written and illustrated by Graeme Base, the book is being made into 40 x half hour high end CG animated episodes with Iloura undertaking animation only on 20 of the episodes. This is a long term project with contracts available for approximately 60 70 weeks between September 2006 and November 2007.

Iloura will be supplied with rigged models and 3D Layout/Pre-visualization which will dictate lens information, camera placement, shot timing, rough character movement and action. Iloura will not be undertaking any modeling, vfx animation, lighting, texturing, rendering or compositing. This is character animation only.

Required Skills:
Applicants must have at least 2 years industry experience in 3D character animation. They will be responsible for creating performance and motion for characters and objects based on the Directors previz, including lip-sync, body and facial animation.
Requirements: Applicants must have a demonstrated understanding of animation principles, weight, timing and posing as well as character acting. They must demonstrate a proficiency in working with realistic characters including humans, birds, reptiles, quadrupeds and a variety of other models.

Applicants must be proficient in Maya or able to efficiently translate an equal skill set in a comparable software package to Maya.

Other skills:

Applicants must have the ability to work as part of a team, and must be able to work to production deadlines and under pressure. Previous involvement in episodic television production is an advantage.

Applicants should be prepared to relocate to Melbourne by the beginning of September 2006 and be committed to the full term of the project which wraps in November 2007.

If you have relevant expertise please send details including a cover letter, a resume and demo reel to:

Iloura - Animalia
Kate McCarthy
1 Claremont Place
South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205
Australia

Ph: +61 (3) 9251 1888

Digital applications may be submitted by emailing: kate@iloura.com.au

Note: All reels submitted must show character (person or animal) acting with lip-sync and include a breakdown sheet.


Location: Melbourne
Vic
Australia

email - kate@iloura.com.au
phone - 613 9251 1888
address - 1 Claremont Place

South Melbourne
VIC
3205
Australia
web site - http://www.iloura.com.au
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