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Matte Painters job

Posted: April 11, 2007
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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
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