Bc - Matchmove Artist

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Zoic Studios Full time

**Matchmove Artist**

**_ This position is onsite, based in Vancouver, BC. All applicants must reside in the lower Mainland of BC, Canada._**

**About Zoic**
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team

**Why Join Zoic?**
- We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
- We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
- We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
- We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

There’s an exciting new project that we’ll be working on at Zoic. It's a stop-motion animated feature that will be starting up in June 2024 and will continue on into the Fall of 2025.

For this particular show Zoic employees assigned to the project will be working within our Zoic Vancouver Studios, in the Gastown Area (close to Waterfront Station Downtown). Coming together as a team within our studio will help create the excitement and positive work environment we want for this special project.

**Summary of Position**
The Matchmove Artist is responsible for creating virtual cameras, simple terrain, reference geometry, character and object matchmoves.

**Job Functions**
- Create solved 3D digital assets matching the original background plate photography for use in 2D and 3D departments.
- Match motion of live-action characters and/or props that interact with CG shot elements.
- Create rough set geometry from survey information and simple models for object tracking when they are not available as a digital asset.
- Perform simple lighting, rendering and compositing for work verification with the stage plates.
- Collaborate with and exchange data with plate photography and set survey teams.
- Develop and design solutions and techniques for the Matchmove pipeline and workflow.
- Participate in team reviews of work in development.
- Drive information regarding task status to production team.

**Qualifications**
- X years of related experience in the Matchmove field.
- Strong understanding of photography and the effects of different lenses on perspective.
- Basic 3D modeling and animation skills.
- Professional experience using Maya and Houdini.
- Knowledge of 2D and 3D tracking software. Nuke, 3D Equalizer, and PF Track preferred.
- Knowledge of lens distortion for use in the de-warping and stabilization of plate.
- Understanding of scanning hardware, software, and photogrammetry techniques is a plus.

**Additional information**
- British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $35 - $45 _(The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)_
- Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
- This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

**This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia.**
- Permanent Residents and Canadians only, please._,_

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