Description
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Position:
Pre-Viz
Supervisor
Reports
to: Director
/Producer/Production team
Department:
Previs / Rough
Layout
Position
Description:
The
Pre-Viz Supervisor is the creative and technical leader of the Layout
department. His number one priority is to create a dynamic cinematic
vision for the film that supports the narrative, adheres to
production assumptions and executes it in a manner inspiring the
crew. They work closely with the Director(s) to translate their
vision (as represented by the storyboards) into a 3D environment. The
Pre-Viz Supervisor contributes to a dynamic cinematic vision for the
film and creatively and technically supports other members of the
Art, Layout, Modeling, Rigging, Animation teams. He must provide
creative and technical solutions to aesthetic problems in a mentoring
way.
Principal
Duties and Responsibilities:
Pre-Viz
Layout: Creative
·
Act
as the creative leader of the layout process.
·
Responsible
for controlling the complexity of the movie.
·
Take
the vision of the Director(s), and block the existing boards to
create a 3D version of the story reel with a unique layout of shots.
·
Work
closely with the CG Supervisor and Art Director to incorporate other
department’s concerns into the layout.
·
Provide
creative and technical solutions to aesthetic problems.
·
Work
with the Director(s) and CG Supervisor on the iterations of each
shot/sequence.
·
During
review sessions, discuss shot changes with the Director(s) and
Storyboard Artist(s) and offer creative input and technical
solution-oriented ideas to enhance continuity and consistency of the
sequence. Create solutions to creative problems.
·
Define
and interpret specific instructions from the Directors and
production.
·
Prepare
detailed notes of Layout requirements using Director’s initial
notes.
·
If
required, communicates with Overseas Layout Department when issues or
questions arise, including meetings and conference calls.
Pre-Viz
Layout: Technical
·
Responsible
for being knowledgeable about software used on the production, as it
relates to the Layout department.
·
Up-to-date
technically on all hardware and software used in production,
including experience with basic Python/MEL scripting.
·
Ensure
that Pipeline protocols are followed by the Art, Layout, Modeling,
Rigging, Animation department.
·
Ensure
that the development and integration of toolsets for rough layout.
·
Liaise
with department heads to solve technical problems.
Pre-Viz
Layout: Administrative
·
Document
cinematic style workflow and pipeline process for production.
·
Remain
accountable for shot count management through Layout process.
·
Accountable
for on time, on budget execution and delivery of up to date layouts
throughout production.
·
Responsible
for controlling the complexity of the movie, within the scope of
production.
·
Responsible
for communicating all changes and updates through their
APM/Coordinator in a timely fashion.
·
Responsible
for adhering to the production schedule.
·
Work
with the CG Supervisor on casting shots/assignments to Layout
artists.
·
Responsible
for improving the performance of artists on the team, both
technically and creatively.
·
Responsible
for participation in the unification and initiatives for the studio
within the Layout department.
·
Facilitate
meetings with Layout artists to keep the crew informed on show
changes and requirements.
·
Ensure
open lines of communication with APM and Production.
·
Communicate
with Overseas Layout Department when issues or questions arise (if
required).
·
Attend
Layout Reviews, Launches and Approvals with Production.
·
Use
Director’s feedback to generate additional information for Layout
team to execute.
Required
Skills and Experience:
·
Bachelor’s
degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer
Visualization, or Computer Animation required or equivalent work
experience
·
5-7+
years of experience creating cinematic pre-visualizations for CG
animation or feature film productions, with at least 2 years of Lead
experience.
·
Previous
experience in a leadership role on a Feature film or Animated Feature
project with
a strong interest in Rough Layout, Layout, Final Layout, and Set
Dressing and Stereoscopy.
·
Expertise
in scene, shot, camera, and character composition is preferred.
·
Exposure
to modeling, lighting, texturing and animation required.
·
Strong
knowledge of terminology and techniques used in film, animation and
visual effects including knowledge of photography and camera lenses.
·
Strong
understanding of cinematography a must.
·
A
strong working knowledge of the principles of cinematic staging,
blocking and camera work.
·
Demonstrated
expertise using Maya is required, with good working knowledge of
Unix/Linux.
·
Scripting
and programming skills a plus.