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Jobs: Senior Pipeline Technical Director

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RGH Studios is looking for a Senior Pipeline Technical Director in Woodland Hills, CA.

From the site:

RGH Studios is currently looking for Pipeline Technical Directors to collaborate in the delivery of production-ready tools for Visual Effects & Feature Animation. We have several positions available for Studio Infrastructure & Show based development.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Scripted Tool Development & support

This opportunity collaborates with the Global Pipeline initiative and is considered a Project/Show based hire. Pipeline is focusing on bridging the work of artists & vendors worldwide, across multiple feature films & themed entertainment productions.

We’re looking for talented TD’s across all levels of skillset (mid to senior). RGH Technical Directors work with the Pipeline Supervisor to architect & develop production tools as well as supporting modules in a Python scripting environment. Responsibilities include but not limited to automating Shotgun, Revolver, Deadline, as well as support the Digital Asset Production & Review System.

 

Qualifications

  • Senior level:  +5 years’ production experience
  • Mid-level:  +3 years’ production experience
  • Experience in Editorial & Video Review System development
  • Advanced python skills
  • In-depth knowledge of Nuke & Maya, Houdini and Softimage a bonus.
  • Comfortable developing for Windows, Mac & Linux
  • Advanced problem solving & troubleshooting skills a must
  • Progressive knowledge of VFX production & development trends
  • Excellent time management & communication skills

 

Pluses – Experience with the following:

  • Experience with Shotgun
  • Experience with Deadline Render Management System & RV
  • Shader development, simulation systems
  • PyQT or PySide
  • Experience with Softimage and Houdini
  • Experience with Arnold and/or Vray

 

Please send your resume to:
vish.kumar@rghentertainment.com

You can read more and apply here.

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Jobs: Animation/AE Artist

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Aplusfilmz Aplusfilmz LLC is looking for an Animation/After Effects artist.

From the site:

We are looking for a flashy and stylish animator to collaborate with on our new music video for Joey Badass and the Pro Era crew. We have already shot the video and want to add an element of hand-drawn animation and sketch-style graffiti to blend in with our footage. We are open creatively to different styles and would like to collaborate with an artist who is passionate about the project and wants a great promotional piece for their reel. This video will receive a large promotional push and will be aired on MTV and BET, among other stations. Joey is an MTV Artist to Watch, and appears on this months cover of XXL Magazine, the 2013 Freshman Class issue.

Here is a link to his most recent video, also animated: http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/?p=197703

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Jobs: Sr character/creature animator

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Media Match is reporting a job up for grabs in Sherman Oaks, CA. You apparently need to join their site to get details on who the employer is. Not sure if it’s free.

A Sherman Oaks based VFX Studio, is looking for a SR CHARACTER/CREATURE ANIMATOR for an upcoming feature film project.

From the site:

Job Description:-Create animated characters and objects based on client or supervisor direction-Artist must possess ability to animate both primary and secondary characters by utilizing traditional methods and computer graphics systems to create desired performance of digital characters within a shot. -Emphasis should be placed on conveying emotion through a combination of body language and facial expressions/ dialog as required by each specific project. -Accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress. -Interacts with production, supervisors and team/ peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/ assigned tasks. -Candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine the various design solutions. -Able to animate multiple types of shots from simple to difficult.Required Skills and Experience:- Knowledge of applicable software packages including Maya required- Previous experience creating naturalistic creature and/or character animation as well as inanimate object animation- Must demonstrate the ability to analyze organic motion and have a good understanding of realistic weight and timing-Minimum requirement of 4+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred. -Background or experience in fine art which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired. -Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills are desirable.- This is an LA based positionTo apply, please send reel and resume.

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News: Medical Storyboarding

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Here’s an unusual facet of Storyboarding from Toonboom which you probably haven’t heard of. Medical Storyboarding!

From the article:

Carolyn Harts, a Managing Partner at Evolution, works with an entire team of creative people, including Carolyn Olauson who graduated from the University of Toronto’s BMC program, which combines the disciplines of art and science. Initially in the gaming industry, she decided to leave and start working in medical illustration. The team is using Toon Boom Storyboard Pro for all of Evolution’s creative projects.

Check the article out here.

 

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News: Wacom announces the Cintiq 13HD: a 13-inch pen display with Pro Pen in tow for $999

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Wacom has added to it’s arsenal of tablets in the form or a 13″ one. It’s similar to the monster 22″ one in that it does not rotate which for me is important. the size while small isn’t really that bad when you think that we used to draw on 8 1/2 x 11 or 8 1/2 by 14 size paper and this is within that range. At $1000 bucks though I wonder if buying a full tablet (which is essentially the same size) would be a better buy. Granted you can only do that if you’re willing to take on Windows 8 instead of OSX but when you’re drawing the OS really doesn’t matter.

You can read more about the Cintiq 13HD  here.

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For Sale: Animation Desk/Drafting table

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A reader is selling his animation desk if anyone is interested.

From the site:

This is a custom built animation desk and drafting table. Features adjustable height and drawing angle with round fluorescent light for even illumination. 44″x30″ Drawing surface is large enough to accommodate x-sheets, etc.Does not include drawing disc, but will include the overhead lamp and pencil ledge.Will fit any standard 16.5″ animation disc

Asking $100

You can read more here.