Description
Cinesite Vancouver Inc is seeking a Previs/Layout Supervisor for an exciting new animated theatrical feature film, The Addams Family!
The Previs/Layout Supervisor is a key leader who is responsible for creating the previsualization of the film and refining the final camera and composition of shots.
Duties & Responsibilities:
*Oversee the team which creates sequences of shots that convey the story through the application of traditional filmmaking principles in a 3D computer environment.
*Establish character blocking, camera positioning, and animate camera movement.
*Work with storyboards to create and enhance story through the cinematic layout of shots.
*Work collaboratively with the team and Directors to ensure that the Previz/Layout team adheres to the vision set out by the Directors and the final storyboards.
*Work collaboratively with the coordination and supervising teams to ensure that the Previz/Layout team establishes shots and assets to the look, scale and composition standards set out by the various departments in order to help maintain scheduled deliveries.
*Establish the initial shot manifest as it is handed off to the animation department, taking careful consideration of continuity and applying very restricted use of ‘cheats’
Required Skills & Experience:
*5+ years of proven supervisory experience in feature animation and/or visual effects production.
*Expert in Maya with proven experience with cameras, camera rigging, and modern previs tools.
*Expert in storyboard interpretation.
*Solid understanding of cameras, staging, composition, perspective, pacing, timing and general film making concepts and terminology.
*Ensure that artists work collaboratively, taking direction and feedback appropriately.
*Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
*BC residents preferred, but not required.
https://www.cinesite.com/careers/