Matchmove/Layout Artist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Execute 3D camera tracking and matchmoving utilizing live-action footage.

• Replicate camera motions, lens specifications, and object movements.

• Develop precise 3D scene layouts from live-action plates, incorporating cameras, reference geometry, and element positioning.

• Define accurate scales, orientations, and spatial relationships within 3D settings.

• Construct and modify the geometry necessary for camera tracking, scene reconstruction, and subsequent departments.

• Arrange clean, structured, and technically precise scenes for transitions between departments.

• Collaborate with compositing, animation, FX, lighting, and various other teams.

• Detect and resolve issues related to tracking and layout.

• Adhere to production standards, naming conventions, and pipeline protocols.

• Achieve production timelines while ensuring a high standard of quality.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience in Matchmove, Layout, or a related role in visual effects.

• Strong grasp of 3D camera tracking and scene reconstruction concepts.

• Solid understanding of camera and lens characteristics, such as focal length, lens distortion, and perspective.

• Comprehensive knowledge of 3D space, scale, and spatial relationships.

• Experience with reference geometry and proxy modeling techniques.

• Capable of analyzing live-action footage and accurately translating it into a 3D environment.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities along with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to operate independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

• Proficiency with 3DEqualizer, Maya, or comparable matchmove software.

• Familiarity with Nuke and fundamental compositing processes.

• Knowledge of Maya scene preparation and 3D production workflows.

• Experience with lens distortion processes is considered a plus.

• Background in feature films, episodic television, or high-end VFX projects is advantageous.

• Understanding of photogrammetry and environment reconstruction techniques.

• Knowledge of Python or scripting for workflow enhancement.

• Familiarity with USD and contemporary VFX production workflows.

• Experience in both camera tracking and object tracking.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement

• Full-time employment