Camera Tracker/Layout Artist

Hydraulx is a uniquely designed and operated award-winning visual effects facility based in Santa Monica, California. As a full service visual effects house, Hydraulx has the versatility to provide high quality visual effects regardless of the size or scope of the project.

Converts background plates to various formats to use with specific software to create digital motion files that match the plate photography. This includes animating any live action character or relative object in the scene. Establish character blocking, camera positioning and animate camera movement. Provide technical set-up of shots for downstream production departments. Models the set geometry used to create the matchmove and environment for Animators and Technical Directors. * Lights, renders and composites files with the background to judge the move Maintains an expert level of knowledge about current developments in matchmove tools for computer graphics, especially in areas that relate to the film industry. - See more at: http://www.creativeheads.net/job/16201/camera-trackerlayout-artist-in-gardena#sthash.5xxK6weC.dpuf

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in film, art, communications or related field preferred.
• 2+ years proven production experience in established VFX facility.
• Demonstrable experience in highly technical, dynamic departments is a must.
• Must have experience using relevant tracking software such as Boujou, Synth Eyes, and 3d Equalizer.
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