Setup Lead
Description
The Set Up Lead designs, implements and
creates animation controls and deformation systems to control 3D geometry which
may represent characters, creatures, vehicles, props for a movie production,
according to the technical guidelines of the character rigging supervisor.
Main Duties:
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Designs, implements and
creates animation controls and deformation systems to control 3D geometry which
may represent characters, creatures, vehicles, props for a movie production ,
according to the technical guidelines of the character rigging supervisor.
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Works with animators to ensure
building of most effective animation controls.
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Works with Department Developers
to develop tools, procedures and interfaces to optimize setup pipeline, writing
scripts to facilitate workflow improvements in Python or MEL, or working with a
programmer to enable them to make such improvements effectively.
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Works with character modelers
to explore character geometry topology which has the most efficient deformation
in practical playback speed.
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Brainstorming new techniques
and ideas for user interfaces, deformation tools, and character specific
rigging solutions.
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Reports to the Set Up &
Rigging Supervisor.
• Supports the department supervisor managing
and helping other artists.
Qualifications:
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More than 5 years of CG character animation setup
experience in a production environment.
• Strong
technical knowledge of Autodesk Maya.
• Strong knowledge of Python and MEL.
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