Previs Artist

This is a Full Time Job

A Previsualization Artist creates sequences of shots that convey the story through the application of traditional filmmaking principles in a 3D computer graphics environment.


• Pre-visualize the look of the film - characters, locations, effects, look - in collaboration with the Art Department
• Pre-visualize and layout sequences of shots that convey the story based on storyboards, story reel, and/or script pages
• Establish character blocking, camera positioning, and animate camera movement
• Build an animatic interpretation of the story reel
• Ensure that the vision of the Director and Art Director are incorporated into the film where possible
• Work with existing storyboards, recreate and/or enhance story through cinematic layout of shots
• May create rough pre-visualization models and environments to facilitate animatic work
• Collaborate with the Editorial department to incorporate materials and animatic work into the production reel
• Help guide the pre-visualization and layout work flow, tool and pipeline development with input and testing
• Model, surface, and rig pre-visualization and layout models, characters, environments, and effects
• Optimize assets and scenes for real time interactive playback
• If applicable, be an active participant at motion capture shoots
• Work in pre-visualization and layout on lighting, effects, rough character animation/blocking, camera motion, and rough editing
• Edit motion capture and keyframe animation of characters
• Deliver shot data to Final Layout Department
• Communicate with downstream departments to find solutions that facilitate the production process

Qualifications

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
• 3 years of computer graphics pre-visualization production experience
• Expertise in programs such as Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Motion Builder, Adobe Photoshop
• Expertise with editing software
• Moderate to advanced modeling, surfacing and rigging skills
• Moderate to advanced skills in effects animation

“What can I offer?”
• Film background and/or film education

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Salary Range: $78,312 - $110,000

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