Description
Position: Previs Artist
Reports to: Previs Lead/Previs Supervisor/Assistant
Production Manager
Department:
Rough Layout
Position Description:
The
Previs Artist reports to the Previs Lead/Previs Supervisor/Assistant Production
Manager. His/her number one priority is to create a dynamic cinematic vision
for the film that supports the narrative, adheres to production assumptions and
executes it in a manner inspiring the crew. They work closely with the
Director(s) to translate their vision (as represented by the storyboards) into
a 3D environment. He/she must provide creative solutions to aesthetic problems.
Principal
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Follow Director(s) creative direction in
the layout process.
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Adhere to the complexity of the movie.
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Take the vision of the Director(s), and
block the existing boards to create a 3D version of the story reel with a
unique layout of shots.
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Work with the Director(s) and CG
Supervisor on the iterations of each shot/sequence.
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Define and interpret specific
instructions from the Director(s) and production.
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Responsible for being knowledgeable
about software used on the production, as it relates to the Rough Layout
department.
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Adhere to Pipeline protocols for the
Layout department, as governed by Production Engineering.
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Remain accountable for assigned shot
count management through Layout process.
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Responsible for adhering to the
complexity of the movie, within the scope of production.
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Responsible for adhering to the
production schedule.
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Responsible for participation in the
unification and initiatives for the studio within the RLO department.
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Attend meetings with RLO artists to keep
the crew informed on show changes and requirements.
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Communicate in a timely fashion with APM
and Production for all inter-department concerns.
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Attend Layout Reviews, Launches and
Approvals with Production.
Required Skills and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree
in Computer Science, Computer Visualization, or Computer Animation required or equivalent
work experience
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1-3+ years of
experience creating cinematic pre-visualizations or rough layout for CG
animation.
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A strong interest in Rough Layout, Set Dressing and
Stereoscopy.
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Knowledge in scene, shot, camera, and
character composition is preferred.
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Exposure to modeling, lighting,
texturing and animation is preferred.
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A good
working knowledge of the principles of cinematic staging, blocking and camera
work.
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Demonstrated experience using Maya is
required, with good working
knowledge of Unix/Linux.
Salary: Yearly: min. $40000 max. $50000 for 40.0 hours per week
Employer Address: 26, Richardson Street, Toronto, ON M5A 4J9
Job Location: Toronto, Ontario
If you feel you have the right box of tricks, we encourage you to send your portfolio, resume, or reel for consideration by email to: careers@toonboxent.com