Artiste layout/ Layout Artist
Montreal
Scanline VFX – Layout /
Fixed term /
Hybrid
En tant qu'Artiste layout, vous serez responsable de la narration, de la continuité de la séquence de plans et de la présentation dans le cadre du pipeline VFX. En utilisant les éléments du département de modélisation et/ou les mouvements de caméra du département matchmove, vous créerez un passage grossier du plan dans son ensemble, ainsi que des composants nécessaires pour une utilisation ultérieure dans d' autres départements.
As a Layout Artist, you will be responsible for the story-telling, shot sequence continuity, and presentation as part of the VFX pipeline. Utilizing assets from the modeling department and/or camera track from the matchmove department, you will create a rough pass of the shot as a whole as well as package necessary components for use in later departments.
Principales responsabilités/ Key Responsibilities
- Créer une composition visuellement frappante basée sur la description et/ou le storyboard du plan
- Faire correspondre des références telles que le prévis et/ou des images
- Compléter les plans avec des animations, des éclairages et des effets spéciaux simples mais convaincants pour aider la narration
- Assembler les bonnes combinaisons d'éléments dans un plan pour une utilisation dans les départements ultérieurs
- Inclure la preuve d'échelle et de continuité dans la configuration d'un layout virtuel
- Déboguer les problèmes techniques et escalader les problèmes si nécessaire
- Suivre les instructions et appliquer les notes des superviseurs(es)
- Create visually striking composition based on the shot description and/or storyboard
- Match references such as previs and/or images
- Supplement shots with simple but convincing animation, lighting, and FX to aid story-telling
- Stitch plate-based shots into a full CG environment and vice versa
- Assemble the correct combination of assets in a shot for use in downstream departments
- Include proof of scale and continuity in a virtual layout set up
- Debugs technical problems and escalate issues as needed
- Takes directions and applies notes from supervisors
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 ans d'expérience en layout dans les effets visuels
- Compétences logicielles avancées de Maya
- Compétences de base à intermédiaires en 3ds Max, Photoshop, Shotgun, Nuke et Scripting
- Large éventail de compétences en animation de caméra, en mise en scène et en décor
- Grand sens de la présentation via l'éclairage, la texture et/ou les effets spéciaux
- Solide formation en animation pour les besoins de la narration Formation ou expérience en beaux-arts traditionnels démontrant une compréhension approfondie du cadrage et de la composition
- Grand souci du détail avec une assurance qualité excellente et cohérente
- Solides compétences en résolution de problèmes et en dépannage
- 3+ of layout experience in visual effects for feature film or television
- Advanced software skills in Maya
- Basic to intermediate skills in 3ds Max, Photoshop, Shotgun, Nuke, and Scripting
- Extensive skillset in-camera animation, staging, and set dressing
- Great sense of presentation via lighting, texturing, and/or FX
- Solid animation grounding for story-telling purposes
- Background or experience in traditional Fine Arts demonstrating a thorough understanding of framing and composition
- Great eye for detail with excellent and consistent quality assurance
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
About Us
Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, Stuttgart, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.
We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.
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Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.
Come as you are
We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
We will only consider applicants based in Quebec, or those willing to relocate.
