We are looking for 2 animators with a specific interest in CGI to join us on a major documentary production for National Geographic Channel.
'Death of the Megabeasts' is fusion of drama-documentary and CGI which investigates the demise of the dinosaurs some 40,000 years ago. We are offering an opportunity for two people to gain a real insight into the latest CGI techniques as they join our production team both on location and in the studio.
In the first part of the attachment, the successful applicants will spend one week getting hands-on with the CGI crew as they shoot background plates in the bush. It's a precise and meticulous process that will require the applicants to assist the team by taking measurements, positioning undergrowth and maybe even 'doing a dinosaur walk' ! All essential elements that will help our animators bring the dinosaurs to life.
Back in the production office, applicants may be requested to assist with preparing the rushes for our animation team and the third part of their attachment.
In part 3, our applicants will travel to Sydney where they will gain experience with top CGI graphics house, Hive Studios. Here they will have chance to see the latest technology in action...spending one-to-one time with our animators as they work on each scene. There will also be the opportunity to take on assisting duties and gain an insight into one of Australian's leading studios.
Candidates should be available from 14th May for the one-week plate shoot. Part three will commence in mid-June for a minimum of three weeks (dates negotiable).
These are all expenses paid professional positions and therefore require enthusiastic, wannabe animators with a genuine passion.
AFTER EFFECTS SPECIALIST, 3 to 4 months - BOWRAL, Southern Highlands
MetalDog Productions is seeking an AFTER EFFECTS specialist to join the production team for a new Australian animated comedy series for television. You must have a sense of humour and a passion for animation. You will be responsible for setting up the production pipeline and streamlining the animation process. You will be involved with character rigging and lip sync and you should have some knowledge of scripting in After Effects to help automate as many tasks as possible. Some assistance to relocate will be provided for the right person. This is a challenging but exciting opportunity which could lead to a further 12 months work beyond the initial 3 to 4 months of pre-production. Salary based on experience.
Email expressions of interest to mss@metaldog.com.au with 'After Effects Specialist' in the subject line
Rising Sun Pictures, a specialist film visual effects house, is currently looking for highly skilled Matchmove artists for our Sydney and Adelaide offices.
We have an international reputation for providing stunning visual effects on films such as “Charlotte's Web”, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”, “28 Weeks Later”, “Blood Diamond”, “Superman Returns” and "Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire". We are currently working on “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”, “Wolverine”, “Speed Racer” and Baz Luhrmann’s “Australia”.
In this role you will be object-matching and camera tracking shots for a high profile feature film. Working in small, dedicated team, you will use the PFTrack/Boujou/3D-Equalizer or SynthEyes skills you have gained working on Feature Films, to create work you will be proud of. Using your professional expertise in object tracking and relying heavily on your understanding of camera attributes, you will enjoy problem solving and collaborating with a team of other artists.
You will have the opportunity to become better versed in the VFX shot production pipeline, and will be able to build on your experience with Maya, as well as Mel or Python scripting. In this role you will add to, as well as share your knowledge as a VFX artist, by contributing your part to the film, whilst interacting with an experienced, diverse, and talented crew.
Babyfoot Productions are looking for freelance Senior Nuke Compositors for our slate of upcoming projects. Length of experience isn't strictly relevant, but having great taste and great execution is pretty important... as are mean air guitar skills.
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