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While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.
As a Layout artist (polish), you will correct, adjust and enhance camera work done during the animation and layout process to provide more nuanced camera movement aligned with the cinematic language of the film.
Responsibilities
- Adjusts cameras during the animation process to account for retiming or reframing of the original camera.
- May add further refinement at the request of the supervisor or director.
- Has a clear understanding of camera physics and types of movement used in filmmaking.
- Understands lens focal lengths and depth of field and their purposes.
- Strong aptitude related to animation timing and curves is a must.
- Keeps in clear communication with supervisors and production about the status of camera changes.
- Publishes cameras once approved by supervisors.
- Has an understanding of technical Layout workflow and the ability to learn new tools.
- Can import and publish files using Layout tools.
- Can navigate the Linux operating system.
- Can troubleshoot general technical issues within a Maya environment.
- Collaborates with other team members, when necessary.
- Takes initiative and clearly communicates with the team.
- Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead´s guidance.
Requirements
- 3-5 years in VFX or animation industries.
- 1+ years in the animation industry is desirable.
- High English level desirable.
- Spanish desirable.
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