Layout Artist - Feature Film job
Posted: April 30, 2007
Post subject: Layout Artist - Feature Film
Post subject: Layout Artist - Feature Film
subject: Layout Artist - Feature Film , Rainmaker Entertainment Inc.
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. is looking for Layout Artist - Feature Film
Job details:
Summary of Position:
The Layout Artist is responsible for creating camera compositions of the story reel using temporary sets and characters, and creating sequences of shots that convey the story through the application of traditional filmmaking principles in a 3D computer graphics environment. He/she is also responsible for establishing character blocking, camera positioning and camera movement, and working with existing storyboards to recreate and/or enhances the story through cinematic layout of shots.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide production ready assets that animation, lighting and FX can use to begin their functions within the overall pipeline
- Interaction with supervisors and leads to realize director’s vision
- Establish character blocking/poses, composition and cinematography
- Responsible for the continuity and flow within and between shots and sequences
- File management – organize work/files efficiently
Qualifications Include:
- Strong skills in layout (planning and asset management), animation & cinematography are required
- Basic understanding of modeling and lighting
- Knowledge of XSI or Maya are preferable
- A minimum of two years film or television experience
- Good understanding of character posing
- Degree/diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience an asset
- Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas
- Able to multi-task and prioritize
- Thrive in a high pressure, deadline oriented environment
- Enjoy working in teams and is good at following directions.
About the Feature Film “Escape from Planet Earth,” is a CG-animated comedy feature about a prison break where the prison is actually Area 51, a mysterious government facility where the inmates are a rag-tag group of aliens from every corner of the universe. Gary, a neurotic alien hero must overcome his fears and self-doubt to lead a daring escape, not only from Area 51, but from the Earth itself where no alien dares to go as not a single one has ever returned.
About Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. Rainmaker, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is an award-winning visual effects, 3D animation and post-production company with a 28 year history of technical excellence and outstanding service in feature films, television, games and commercials. From its origins in the pioneering west coast post house Gastown Productions, Rainmaker has grown into one of North America's pre-eminent post-production service providers. Rainmaker, the largest visual effects and animation company in Canada, has three divisions -- Rainmaker Animation, Rainmaker Visual Effects and Rainmaker Post. Rainmaker also operates a facility in London -- Rainmaker Animation & Visual Effects UK Ltd. (Rainmaker UK) -- which offers cutting edge visual effects and 3D animation in that market. Rainmaker Animation, with the inclusion of recently acquired Mainframe Entertainment, creates 3D animation for the feature film market and is the industry leader in CG animation for television and direct-to-DVD family entertainment. Rainmaker Visual Effects creates state-of-the-art CG effects for the high-end feature film, television, commercial and game markets. Rainmaker Post provides a wide array of post-production services ranging from traditional film lab processes to the very latest in digital image processing including HD. Rainmaker also maintains an office in Los Angeles. California. For more information, visit http://www.rainmaker.com/
Thank you in advance for your application! Due to the high volume of applications, we only contact those applicants who are short-listed for interviews.
If your are interested in this position, please apply via our corporate website. http://www.mainframe.ca/
Or, by post to:
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. Suite 200-2025 West Broadway Vancouver BC V6J 1Z6 Attn: Recruiting Or, fax to: 604-714-2641
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. is looking for Layout Artist - Feature Film
Job details:
Summary of Position:
The Layout Artist is responsible for creating camera compositions of the story reel using temporary sets and characters, and creating sequences of shots that convey the story through the application of traditional filmmaking principles in a 3D computer graphics environment. He/she is also responsible for establishing character blocking, camera positioning and camera movement, and working with existing storyboards to recreate and/or enhances the story through cinematic layout of shots.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide production ready assets that animation, lighting and FX can use to begin their functions within the overall pipeline
- Interaction with supervisors and leads to realize director’s vision
- Establish character blocking/poses, composition and cinematography
- Responsible for the continuity and flow within and between shots and sequences
- File management – organize work/files efficiently
Qualifications Include:
- Strong skills in layout (planning and asset management), animation & cinematography are required
- Basic understanding of modeling and lighting
- Knowledge of XSI or Maya are preferable
- A minimum of two years film or television experience
- Good understanding of character posing
- Degree/diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience an asset
- Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas
- Able to multi-task and prioritize
- Thrive in a high pressure, deadline oriented environment
- Enjoy working in teams and is good at following directions.
About the Feature Film “Escape from Planet Earth,” is a CG-animated comedy feature about a prison break where the prison is actually Area 51, a mysterious government facility where the inmates are a rag-tag group of aliens from every corner of the universe. Gary, a neurotic alien hero must overcome his fears and self-doubt to lead a daring escape, not only from Area 51, but from the Earth itself where no alien dares to go as not a single one has ever returned.
About Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. Rainmaker, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is an award-winning visual effects, 3D animation and post-production company with a 28 year history of technical excellence and outstanding service in feature films, television, games and commercials. From its origins in the pioneering west coast post house Gastown Productions, Rainmaker has grown into one of North America's pre-eminent post-production service providers. Rainmaker, the largest visual effects and animation company in Canada, has three divisions -- Rainmaker Animation, Rainmaker Visual Effects and Rainmaker Post. Rainmaker also operates a facility in London -- Rainmaker Animation & Visual Effects UK Ltd. (Rainmaker UK) -- which offers cutting edge visual effects and 3D animation in that market. Rainmaker Animation, with the inclusion of recently acquired Mainframe Entertainment, creates 3D animation for the feature film market and is the industry leader in CG animation for television and direct-to-DVD family entertainment. Rainmaker Visual Effects creates state-of-the-art CG effects for the high-end feature film, television, commercial and game markets. Rainmaker Post provides a wide array of post-production services ranging from traditional film lab processes to the very latest in digital image processing including HD. Rainmaker also maintains an office in Los Angeles. California. For more information, visit http://www.rainmaker.com/
Thank you in advance for your application! Due to the high volume of applications, we only contact those applicants who are short-listed for interviews.
If your are interested in this position, please apply via our corporate website. http://www.mainframe.ca/
Or, by post to:
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. Suite 200-2025 West Broadway Vancouver BC V6J 1Z6 Attn: Recruiting Or, fax to: 604-714-2641
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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