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| subject: Matte Painters , DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation is looking for Matte Painters duration - Indefinite Job details: Essential duties and responsibilities: · Responsible for defining and setting up 2D and 3D matte paintings by defining and creating projection geometry and placement for proper matte painting coverage, layering and desired parallax. · Provides technical and artistic support to matte painting artists for the setup and installation of production shots, pre-using tools to create layered image files for matte painters to paint. · Communicates the specifics of the 3D Matte Painting pipeline to Art, Layout, Lighting, and Matte Painting artists. · Responsible for delivering Matte Painting elements to Layout and Lighting departments. · Render all matte painting layers and constructs a composite for delivery to Lighting Department. · Create layout objects to accurately represent the silhouette and parallax of the major compositional matte painting objects. · Maintains continuity between Matte Painting and other studio departments (Layout, Lighting). · Assists other departments with troubleshooting and debugging. Additional duties: · Support and develop tools and procedures to enhance the production pipeline. · Document department procedures and workflow. · Ensure department software development follows studio policies and guidelines. · Stay current with computer graphic techniques for possible implementation. · Aid in training of matte painters and mentoring technical directors as required and appropriate. Expectations: · 3D Modeling/Texturing and 2D Compositing skills required. · Assist in the Research and Development of new techniques for the department. · Alias Maya skills highly recommended. · Knowledge of 3D Camera Projection. · Able to multi task and handle quickly changing directives. · Good Visual sense and Artistic Vocabulary. · Ability to take direction and work in a team environment. · Ability to pay close attention to detail; oftentimes on repetitive tasks. · “Customer first” mentality and willingness to provide direct support to individuals. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Experience with the Linux environment. · Python/MEL Scripting skills. · Must have a positive attitude. · Great trouble-shooter. To Apply: 1. Please paste/copy resume into the body of an email with "Matte Painter-Job Code AWN" in the subject line. Then send to jobs@dreamworks.com. Do not send attachments due to virus concerns. 2. Send demo reel to DreamWorks Animation - Recruiting Dept. Attn: Matte Painter 1000 Flower Street Glendale, CA 91201 www.dreamworksanimation.com Location: Glendale, California, United States email - jobs@dreamworks.com |
