Layout Artist (Temp) - Cinematics
Description
The cinematics team is currently hiring a temp layout artist for our layout department. The layout department is responsible for the appearance of the picture scene by scene and as a total piece by working with the director on staging and dramatization based on storyboards. The temp layout artist will suggest set designs, pattern of action for animation, camera positions, and cutting that will tell the story in the most effective way. Building scene files, caching animation, and tracking assets through production are frequently required. Understanding of composition and the language of film is extremely important.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create sequences of shots that convey the story-line ensuring the vision of the director and layout supervisor.
- Interact with production, supervisors and team / peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show / assigned tasks.
- Low poly modeling.
- Blueprint critical set dressing based on artwork to achieve the desired aesthetic.
- Basic character, camera, and FX creation and animation.
- Some rigging.
- Motion capture data administration.
REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in production or feature film experience in a layout or previz role
- Experience in determining camera composition, lens, angles and movement, and a strong understanding of the principles of story-telling, art, and film
- Familiar with storyboards / sketches / previs, and the ability to translate into 3D production ready sequence of shots
- Basic modeling and rigging skills
- Compositing, lighting, and editing skills
- Data administration experience (e.g. asset management, scene building, etc.)
- Able and willing to track shots and progress throughout the layout process and beyond
PLUSES
- Maya / Motion Builder API programming experience (C++, Python)
- Database programming experience
- Strong Motion Builder experience
- Technical character rigging and animation experience
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Resume
- Cover Letter which should include:
- Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
- What games you are currently playing
**Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered.
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