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Archive for July, 2010

Via Motionographer

Saddington & Baynes, renowned industry pioneering leaders within the CGI print post-production industries are expanding their boundaries once again to incorporate high-end Visual Effects & Animation into their work-flow.

We are seeking junior to senior level lighters for ongoing freelance work. Please only apply if you are living in the UK and if you have had experience with stills. Whether you are a junior with an interest in specializing in Lighting and Shaders, or whether you are a highly experienced senior Lighting TD with extreme experience in Lighting and Shaders, we want to see your work!

You must be proficient using Maya/ Mental Ray and ideally with an ability to prep-comp (preparatory compositing) your work using Nuke or After FX. An intermediate level generalist knowledge of Maya/Mental Ray would also be highly valued.

Please email a link to an online show reel and CV with any supporting documents to:

vfxjobs@Saddingtonbaynes.com

Alternatively, please send us your hardcopy show reel and CV package to the following address:

Saddington & Baynes
Studio 3
21 Wren Street
London WC1X 0HF
United Kingdom

From Cartoon SNAP! DisneyToon Studios Looking for Story Artist

DisneyToon Studios has openings for Storyboard Artists to join the production team at their Glendale, CA studio. This position is represented by the Animation Guild.

Responsibilities:

• Translate story ideas into visual sequences based on notes and meetings with the Director and other members of the story team.
• Work closely with Director, Head of Story, Art Director and other members of the production team to develop the cinematography and staging; choosing initial camera placement and angles; defining action and camera movement.
• Convey the essence of story line, scene structure, character emotion and create action and humor in alignment with the overall direction of the film.
• Solve story and structure problems — punch up scenes.

Qualifications:

• 3 years professional experience required, feature animation experience preferred
• Experience on multiple Feature Films and/or Television Series as a Story Artist
• Ability to work digitally required, i.e. Digital GDI/Photoshop
• Ability to create action and humor expressed through drawing
• Strong drawing skills with a sense of design, character and composition
• Understanding of cinematic scene and dramatic structure
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Bachelors degree preferred

To apply: If you haven’t created a profile with them you can do so at www.disneyanimation.com. Once completed, submit your resume and link to your work at dts.jobs@disney.com

See full posting here

The facial animator creates the full animation of the characters’ faces, and analyzes the audio to create realistic lip sync.

Essential Job Function

• Reviews sequences independently and stays abreast of all changes in dialog and actions
• Works closely with the facial animation supervisor, the animation supervisor and the animators to create quality facial animation.
• Revises animation quickly and efficiently during daily reviews with animators and the facial animation supervisor.
• Prepares exposure sheets and quick-times for animators, and for the editorial department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years experience working on a fully animated theatrically released Stop Motion and/or CG feature film a plus.
• Strong understanding of traditional animation principles.
• Ability to bring characters to life.
• Stop Motion animation experience a plus.