CG Supervisors
Method Studios
Vancouver, BCThis was removed by the employer on 8/7/2015 7:48:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Method Studios Vancouver is actively seeking CG Supervisors to join our studio for current and upcoming feature film projects. 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.
Responsibilities and Duties
• 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 requireQualifications
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 membersteam guidance
• facilitates production needs of every team member
• guides and mentors team members
• maintains team moraleR&D
• tests new techniques and technology as necessary
• helps leads and crew develop ''one-off'' techniques as necessaryscheduling 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
• performs as a Senior Compositor, completing shots towards final and troubleshooting shot related issues
• assisting with notes and archives if necessarysoftware 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