Integration Lead - Digital Domain Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, BC
Summary:
The Lead Integration Artist oversees data integration and leads the integration team for the project. This position involves being responsible for on-set data acquisition, camera tracking and setting up complex shots/sequences. The Lead Integration Artist participates in determining the method and procedures for the project. This artist works closely with the CG Supervisor to ensure integration is working within the pipeline for the show and the work is meeting the technical needs of the other departments.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee the development of the project’s integration pipeline
• Assign tasks to the integration team and ensure production deadlines are met
• Completes or oversees the most difficult work and complex shots/sequences
• Quality check tracks that are submitted by outsource vendors (where applicable)
• Complete tasks within production deadlines and is self-directed
• Work closely with Production to determine staffing and scheduling needs for the integration team
• Work closely with the CG Supervisor, and help set and meet aesthetic and technical standards for the integration department
• On-set data acquisition (camera and lens information, lens maps, set survey, technical HDR photography, reference photography) as required
• Organizing and maintaining all relevant camera data, plate sheets and other technical data
• Basic 3D modeling and scan/survey data cleanup
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
• 3+ years of experience setting up cameras and tracking shots, as well as integrating work into packages such as Maya, Houdini and Nuke
• Experience with camera projection techniques desired
• Experience with Digital Domain’s pipeline including knowledge of our proprietary software, Track, is a plus
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Leading or mentoring experience
• Extensive experience working with on-set integration data
• Experience with professional cameras, lenses and strong knowledge of cinematographic techniques
• SynthEyes, PFTrack and boujou experience is a plus
• Strong mathematical skills are preferred
Integration Artist - Digital Domain Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, BC
Summary:
The Integration Artist tracks and sets up shots and sequences in Digital Domain’s proprietary software, Track, and sees them through the integration pipeline from start to finish.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Sets up and tracks shots and sequences while meeting all technical and aesthetic standards for the project
• Work closely with the other departments to ensure shots are running smoothly throughout the project’s pipelines
• Complete tasks within production deadlines
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
• 1+ years of experience setting up and tracking photo-realistic shots for high-end features,
commercials and television
• Experience integrating work into Maya, Houdini and Nuke
• Experience working from on-set integration data
• Some basic modeling experience is preferred
• SynthEyes and PFTrack experience is a plus
• Strong mathematical skills are a plus
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills