Description
Position: Story Artist
Reports to: Lead Story Artist
Department: Art
Position Description and Responsibilities:
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To collaborate with the Director/Lead
Story Artist to explore and develop the visual story of any Toonbox projects.
- To listen to the Director’s verbal
description/launch of sequences
and shots and realize character action /pacing/mood/cinematography in visual
form.
- To create new and interesting ideas to capture
both the activity and the emotion of the scene.
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To present the visual direction of story
sequences via contributing to sequence/board production.
- To manage timelines to ensure all sequences
are cast, completed and submitted on schedule.
- To revise, edit and modify sketches as
indicated by the Lead Story Artist.
- To implement various computer programs to
enhance the visual presentation of ideas for the scene or for effectively
capturing the director's ideas for shots/sequences.
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To streamline or
eliminate unnecessary scenes and filming requirements from the production.
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To assist with visual
exploration, research, and/or creation of design (character/environments/props)
as required by the story during visual development/pre-production
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To maintain awareness of the broader
show needs as they relate to aspects of art and design and related revisions
which include, but are not limited, to stereoscopy;
- To work in adherence to budget and
schedule constraints while maintaining continuity within the story,
cinematography, aesthetics, mood.
Required Skills:
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Good understanding of
layout, composition, sequential drawing and editing.
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Ability to
visualize perspective and 3-dimensional space.
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Work either
independently or as part of a team.
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Take direction, and
also be prepared to make changes to their work.
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Good drawing skills,
and must be able to follow an established design style, if required.
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Good communication and
presentation skills are essential.
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Depending on the
project, basic computer literacy, and familiarity with relevant storyboard
software may be required.
Qualifications:
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Strong portfolio of work.
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Beneficial in knowing
Storyboard Pro and Photoshop or similar