Stage Operator, Camera Tracking

Eyeline•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$80,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industryâs most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more. Eyeline Studios runs over seven stages/volumes including; LED volumes, photogrammetric camera arrays and an LED light dome â all technologies at the forefront of in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) and virtual production. The Stage Operator, Camera Tracking will provide the focused technical know-how needed to maintain camera tracking and its specific advanced systems running optimally prior to and during productions, while collaborating on ongoing R&D initiatives in this rapidly evolving field.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of motion and camera tracking softwares such as Motive, Captury, and OptiTrack
Experience working in virtual production studios, including operating LED volumes and motion capture systems
Strong technical skills and a proactive approach to exploring new workflows and providing technical support
Eye for detail for maintaining high-quality capture and tracking data
Collaborate effectively with a team and communicate concerns to the appropriate personnel within a live production environment
Working in virtual production and live environments that may include large LED walls, motion capture stages, and other complex technical setups.
Operating tracking systems for live events, broadcasts, or TV/Film
Strong leadership and communication skills to collaborate across departments
Ability to travel globally as needed
Knowledge of real time rendering and Unreal Engine
Must be able to execute technically difficult work and maintain a productive attitude under the pressure of a live action production environment
Bachelorâs degree in Film, Computer Science, or relevant area
Minimum three (3) years of experience in Motion Capture projects, technology and VFX
Skilled truss work, and operation of lifts and rigging equipment

Responsibilities

Setting up, maintaining, and operating all tracking systems that allow cameras to follow virtual and/or real subjects
Establishing minimum data requirements needed across operators and teams as standard and on individual production requests
Deploying camera tracking equipment; setup, networking, and calibrations
Managing and organizing digital assets and reference materials, ensuring proper file storage, version control, and data backup
Maintain camera inventory and maintenance
Stage preparation and volume preparations for internal and external productions, as well as research efforts
Lidar and camera tracking calibration using systems like Motive, Captury, and OptiTrack
Troubleshooting camera tracking equipment and software
Ensuring high quality data is correctly captured, stored and meets standards for all other teams
Real-Time troubleshooting and deployments during shoots, and rehearsals
Onsite, daily collaborate with Stage Team; Virtual Production Supervisor(s), LED & Stages Technical Director, Systems Technical Director, Stage Operators
Interfaces with the production departments (Camera, Wardrobe, HMU, Grips, Rigging) and volume operators (the team driving the real-time content)
Ensure production, creative, and research team(s) can focus on filmmaking by ensuring camera tracking operations are met
Quickly and effectively diagnose, address, and fix hardware that needs attention
Execute end-of-day resets of camera tracking equipment on stages and volumes, ensuring stability and safety
Meet with department heads across Studio, Creative, Applied Innovation, and LABS regularly.
Diagnose and plan individual accommodations for production specific requests
Communicate changes, and present best practices to the production teams (internally and externally)
Test systems and stability routinely to ensure reliability standards are met
Maintain, clean, organize an orderly workspace and the hardware in use
Conduct thorough audits of systems and equipment
Research and Develop with the Stage Team prototypes and evaluations of new equipment, and resources
Maintain training documentation and knowledge transfer on a monthly basis to ensure continuity
Conduct business reviews with key vendors regularly about upcoming updates or to discuss any issues encountered
Work with direct reports and management on the strategy and budget
Attending trade shows or conferences (such as NAB, SIGGRAPH, or SMPTE technical conferences) to stay on top of the latest tech