MATCHMOVE /
ROTOMATION
DEPARTMENT
Rotomation is a technique of animating a 3D element on top of the tracked motion picture footage, frame by frame to match an actor or an object in a live-action plate.
Rotomation artists work with the data capture technicians and the live-action production crew to set up markers on set. Rotomation artists’ work is passed on to layout artists, who consider the framing, composition and camera angle of each VFX shot.
ACTIVITIES:
- Rotomation artists also do body and object tracking, using markers to recreate the movements of people, vehicles or other objects in CG.
- The motion files created (camera, object or body track) are then passed on to other departments via the VFX pipeline, so that, eventually, they can be seamlessly combined by the compositor.
- It needs to be pixel perfect, so they need an eye for detail. If the CG and live-action movements are not lining up perfectly, they have to find a way to fix this.
- Rotomation artists match computer-generated (CG) scenes with shots from live-action footage so the two can be convincingly combined.
- They recreate live-action backgrounds (plates) on a computer in a way that mirrors the camera on the set in every way, including lens distortion.
- They do this by tracking the camera movements to make sure the real and virtual scenes appear from the same perspective.
- Camera Tracking and match moving objects in live action plates for VFX projects
- Work collaboratively with other members of the 3D team and other VFX departments
- To roto-animate a variety of characters and / or objects that match the film backplates for various film projects and maintain consistent shot quality To be conscious of contin
- To be conscious of continuity between scenes when working with other Roto Animation Artists on the same character/rig.
COMPETENCIES:
- Feature film experience using 3d Equalizer & Maya is essential.
- Experience with 3D Roto Animation; matching digital models to live-action plates will be a plus
- Experience using other tracking packages are advantageous (e.g.: Boujou & Syntheyes).
- Thorough understanding of camera and rigid-body tracking, and use of survey data when generating camera and object tracks.
- Experience working with Lidar and other onset data.
- Understanding of real-world camera attributes such as apertures, lenses and distortion.
LOCATION:
Work From Office at either of our Chennai or Hyderabad Studio.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
3+ Years
Team leads focus on the work allotted to them and their team. They will
interact primarily with the producer and department supervisor during bids, and additional interaction
exists with the production coordinator and production manager as needed. They delegate their workload
to various artists based on their seniority and competencies.
ACTIVITIES:
- Creating and maintain a strong, reliable, efficient pipeline
- Review and coach artists work
- Maintain a close working relationship with the teams
- Act as a bridge between the artists and the various teams
- In conjunction with the studio & scheduling team, manage staff
- Balance creation of final renders for shots with building and or maintaining systems for creating shots
- Must work within the studio pipeline and publish tools and scripts as prescribed
- Must follow the creative direction of the production communicated by supervisors
- Provide the balance of creative requests with the resources available
COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent artistic skills
- Expert knowledge of respective tools and processes
- Tool building and scripting knowledge an asset
- Knowledge of techniques and software
- Some scripting skills an asset
- Demonstrable ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas
- Able to take directions and adaptable to change
- Good at improvising and problem-solving
LOCATION:
Remote
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2+ Years as a Lead
Micro-level daily work management in terms of interacting with team leads and
artists. Work with HR to identify human resource requirements. Work with supervisors on manpower
utilisation.
ACTIVITIES:
- Creates a schedule for all phases of production and helps assign artists to the work
- Helps create and maintain task assignments for the teams; anticipates potential staffing changes based on development or creative shifts through the shot
- Maintains and publishes information regarding client notes and changes in planned work for Supervisors and artists
- Provides support to VFX supervisors as needed
- Helps Producer manage the task assignments and priorities for the teams
- Manages daily resource utilisation and acts as the primary contact on the production team regarding the allocation of resources
- Communicates daily with the team regarding changes to priorities, etc.
COMPETENCIES:
- Minimum 4 years’ visual effects production experience preferred
- Minimum 2 years of leading teams as a production manager
- Should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office application
LOCATION:
Remote
WORK EXPERIENCE:
12+ Years
Responsible for the work delivered by the department. Establishes, in
collaboration with other Department Supervisors and Production Manager, the working methods of his
team, taking into account the requirements of the pipeline, both technical/methodological, present and
future. Supervises, guides and develops team and acts as mentor of respective specialty.
ACTIVITIES:
- Build a team for bidding support and hold responsibility
- Plan and coordinate technical aspects for the show
- Identify implementable best practices
- Define competency levels and achieve competency index for the practice
- Plan and execute knowledge sharing sessions
- Continuously review and update recruitment tools and training modules
- Create and manage the repository of show reels for future showcases
- Identify areas of automation for pipeline efficiency
COMPETENCIES:
- Thorough understanding of the Pipeline
- Must have great interpersonal and communications skills
- Capable of motivating and leading large teams with enthusiasm
- Calm and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Ability to manage time and balance priorities
- Experience with Tactic, an asset
- Must be available for flexible schedules/shift
LOCATION:
Remote
WORK EXPERIENCE:
15+ years in total with 3+ years experience as a Supervisor
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