Senior Camera Tracking Artist

FOLKS

3d

About The Position

Folks is an artist-driven boutique studio producing visual effects for film and television. The Senior Camera Tracking Artist performs senior-level 3D camera reconstruction and matchmove work, including manual camera tracks, object solves, body matchmove, and shot sculpting. The role also supports team members, communicates with other departments, raises workload or timeline concerns, and provides feedback on tools and development. The position is contractual and is described as WFO/WFH; the posting does not specify which work arrangement applies to this role.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of production experience in a Tracking/Matchmove Artist role.
• Proficiency in body matchmove and shot sculpting.
• Proficiency with 3D Equalizer and Maya.
• Proficiency in Nuke.
• High-level knowledge of cameras and lenses.
• Ability to create geometry using survey points.
• Understanding of real-world camera attributes, including apertures, lenses, and distortion.
• Ability to work effectively with teammates and supervisors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the tools and software used in rotoanimation.
• Comfort working with character armatures.
• Experience working with little to no set data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in layout.
• Photogrammetry and lidar skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete senior-level 3D camera reconstruction and high-level matchmove work.
• Perform manual camera tracks and matchmoves in Maya.
• Use object solves to improve matchmove quality and speed.
• Perform shot-sculpting matchmove work and create geometry for matchmove.
• Address creative feedback regarding matchmove work.
• Help artists identify appropriate and effective working techniques.
• Contribute to the technical learning of team members.
• Communicate with other departments as needed.
• Occasionally help junior and intermediate artists resolve issues.
• Notify leads of workload or timeline concerns.
• Provide feedback for tools and development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed