CG Supervisor
Method Studios
Vancouver, BCThis was removed by the employer on 10/31/2017 1:48:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
The CG Supervisor will ensure the throughput of shots to completion via
client approval, and maintain a functioning environment where the
artists and client can focus on performance without technical hindrance.
Duties & Responsibilities
• working in conjunction with the VFX Supervisor, Producer, and Production Manager to develop a strong and flexible CG pipeline
• working with the Project Coordinator and Producer to facilitate the scheduling of artists and resources
• working with the VFX Supervisors to provide artistic and technical notes to the team
• developing, maintaining, and/or approving 3D techniques
• providing team-building by developing structure
• leading artists, while delegating roles and responsibilities
• following CG elements from concept through to final comp, overseeing all elements created by the CG team
• conducting industry research and development
• designing, executing, and managing high-level CG for use in final
compositing through a team, reporting progress to the VFX Supervisor
• may also be called upon to work ''on the box'' as the lead artist as show size and needs require
Qualifications
Visual targets and quality
• addresses the body of work arriving
from scanning. Previews for initial color-correction requirements and
initial shot composite requirements
• monitors shot continuity in all aspects of quality control, including final color-correction for timely delivery
Team Training
• ensures leads are fluent with production techniques
• defines crew training plans with leads
• oversees training of new team members
• conducts one-on-one training with team members
Team Guidance
• facilitates production needs of every team member
• guides and mentors team members
• maintains team morale
R&D
• tests new techniques and technology as necessary
• helps leads and crew develop ''one-off'' techniques as necessary
Scheduling and daily work
• makes shot deliveries with Producer and Coordinator
• monitors resources, throughout each day, and delegates work priorities based on fluctuations in schedule and shot progress
• oversees the management of the resource workload
• monitors the render queue and reviews previous night logs for deviance on a daily basis
• reviews progress of shots for film-out on a daily basis, and approves shots as ready for film-out when the criteria are met
• assisting with notes and archives if necessary
Software knowledge
• should have good working knowledge utilizing Maya, VRay, Houdini, and Mantra in a Linux environment
• working knowledge of Massive, Mari, and Syntheyes a plus