Moving Picture Company
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London, Greater London
Key Artist / CFX Tech Anim - 5 week contract
Overview
Job Description
This a 5 week, fixed term contract - NO DAY RATES. Using a combination of our proprietary software, Maya and Houdini - Technical Animators/Creature FX Artists at MPC are responsible for delivering a multitude of high quality cloth and hair simulations, along with various other character finishing tasks. From photo real human and animal characters, breathing life into vast environments and through to the magical world of fantastical beasts, we simulate the lot! If you are as passionate as we are about Creature FX, apply now. All levels are welcome! The following skills are essential: 1. Strong Maya skills 2. Shot Sculpt experience 3. Live action feature experience Qualifications: You would be an absolute superstar if you also possessed the following skills: Knowledge of Maya / Houdini / Marvelous Designer Knowledge of cloth and hair solvers e.g. Maya's Nucleus, Houdini's WireSolver Knowledge of Python / Mel / knowledge of C++ with Maya API would be an even greater bonus Previous experience in a VFX environment - knowledge of the film pipeline, using Linux, working in a dedicated team Previous education or experience with Rigging General understanding of physics, mathematics and anatomy Whilst we may not have a suitable vacancy within our Technical Animation/CFX team at the time you apply, we will ensure that we keep in touch for future opportunities. If we do have a position we think would interest you, we will then be in touch really soon!