Stereoscopic Layout Artist

Description

• Work directly with Stereo Supervisor, Layout Supervisor, Director of Look and Lighting and Directors to create immersive and comfortable 3D images in support of the story.
• Use compositing based depth sculpting techniques to add dimension to 2D elements such as matte paintings and enhance or modify the depth of 3D elements.
• Stereo Layout Duties  
  • Add stereo camera rigs to CG layout animatics.
  • Configure and animate the stereoscopic parameters of our custom CG stereo camera rig in order to achieve the creative and technical goals for each shot.
  • Set and animate the stereo floating windows to minimize edge violations and meet desired placement of the proscenium.
  • Keen ability to keep continuity between shots in a sequence.
• Stereo Layout Finaling Duties 
  • Adapt the stereoscopic parameters to account for final animated performances and camera changes.  
  • Generate test renders to validate stereo setups.
• Stereo Final Color Duties 
  • Correct stereo artifacts introduced in the lighting and compositing of shots.  
  • Make creative adjustments to final images to enhance for the stereoscopic version of the film.

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Film, Illustration, Computer Graphics, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience desired
• Exceptional artistic and technical skills
• Excellent Stereoscopic vision
• Previous production experience on Stereoscopic feature films; Stereoscopic Layout experience preferred
• Ability to work with a team and collaborate closely with others within the department and other departments
• Ability to take direction
• Solid understanding of the Stereoscopic principles
• Knowledge of rendering and compositing
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Solid understanding of Maya and Nuke
• Comfort with Linux environments

• Experience in Layout a plus
• Experience in Lighting a plus