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TRACE IS HIRING

11/07/2018
AnimationXpress Team


TRACE IS HIRING…!

Walk-Ins on 21st & 22nd July at Chennai !

Date: 21st July (Saturday) & 22nd July (Sunday)

Address:

Hotel Mount Manor,

No. 14,

Chennai-Theni Hwy,

Opp. OTA, ST. Thomas mount,

Chennai,

Tamil Nadu,

MPC Film partners with Trace VFX to create dedicated Matchmove and RotoAnim Unit

Today MPC’s award winning Bangalore based studio announced a new partnership with specialists Trace VFX www.tracevfx.com. MPC’s film division have created a Matchmove & Rotoanim ‘dedicated unit’ at Trace’s Mumbai studio to work on their growing list of exciting feature films.

“MPC Film has seen incredible success and growth over the past 10 years, driven by a rise in the film industry’s demand for high-end photoreal visual effects.” said MPC Bangalore’s Head of Studio Kranti Sarma, “In order to keep up with this appetite for complex CG work, we’ve partnered with Trace VFX, to create a dedicated MPC unit to work on our studio’s MM and Rotoanim work. The Mumbai based unit will benefit from specialist training, both from MPC and Trace and a fantastic slate of movies.”

Below are the positions we are looking to fill. We can’t wait to meet you!

Camera Tracking / Matchmove Artist

Trace is looking for experienced Camera Tracking Artists to work at its Mumbai office. The Camera Tracking Artist is responsible for recreating the geometry, camera and object movement of a live-action shot in a 3D environment.

Responsibility:
  • Thorough understanding of camera and rigid-body tracking, and the use of survey data when generating camera and object tracks
  • Experience working with Lidar and other on set data.
  • Understanding of real-world camera attributes such as apertures, lenses and distortion.
Required skillset:
  • Minimum 3+ years feature film experience using 3d Equalizer & Maya is essential.
  • Experience with 3D Roto Animation; matching digital models to live-action plates will be a plus.
  • A good eye for detail and precision with strong problem solving skills.
  • Experience using other tracking packages are advantageous (e.g.: Boujou & Syntheyes).
  • Previous film industry experience will be preferred.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to take direction and feedback well from the Leads & Supervisors

Roto Animation Artist

Trace is looking for experienced Roto Animation Artist to work at its Mumbai office. A Roto Animation Artist is responsible for delivering high quality 3D Character Roto Animation. Responsible to match the movement & silhouette of the 3D character to the live-action shot. Also, the 3d Character moves realistically in 3d Space.

Responsibility:
  • Experience with 3D Roto Animation; matching digital models to live-action plates.
  • Thorough understanding of camera and rigid-body tracking, and the use of survey data when generating camera and object tracks.
  • Experience using other tracking packages are advantageous (3d Equalize & Boujou).
Required skillset:
  • Minimum 3+ years feature film experience using Maya is essential.
  • A good eye for detail and precision with strong problem solving skills.
  • Previous film industry experience will be preferred.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to take direction and feedback well from the Leads & Supervisors.

Preference will be given to candidates who can start immediately.

For those of you who cannot make the open house but are interested in joining our team, please send your CV, show-reel, and salary expectations to careers@tracevfx.com.