Crowd TD

3 Days ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

The Crowd Technical Director at DNEG is responsible for creating complex crowd shots using various techniques (sprites, vignettes, simulations) in Houdini and Maya. Working under CG Crowd Supervisor and DFX Supervisors, the role involves developing crowd movement and style to meet the creative vision. Responsibilities include gathering 3D assets, using off-the-shelf and custom pipeline tools, and delivering photorealistic simulations while balancing quality and deadlines. Experience in live-action VFX films and a strong understanding of physical simulation are crucial.
Must have:
  • Houdini crowd simulation expertise
  • Experience producing crowd simulations
  • Eye for detail, good timing
  • Understanding of physical simulation
  • Pipeline problem-solving skills
  • Balancing quality and time constraints
  • Live-action VFX film experience
  • Excellent artistic and technical skills
Good to have:
  • Programming/scripting (Mel, Python)
  • Live-action FX or crowd work
  • Houdini, Massive, Maya knowledge
  • Experience in other VFX areas (TV, Games)
  • General TD background
  • Linux/Unix OS understanding

Job Details

Description

Position at DNEG

The Crowd Technical Director is responsible for producing complex crowd shots using a variety of sprite, vignette and simulation techniques, for use in DNEG’s films. The Crowd TD works under the direction and supervision of the CG Crowd Supervisor and DFX Supervisors to develop a specific look, movement and style that achieves the Creative Goals and vision of the VFX Supervisor and Director.

A Crowd TD will successfully deliver simulations by gathering a variety of 3D Assets produced by our Build, Layout and Animation departments, using off-the-shelf software – primarily Houdini and Maya – and custom pipeline tools to create photorealistic crowd simulations.

Must-Have 
  • Good understanding of Houdini crowd simulation or related software programs.
  • Proven experience in producing crowd simulations with an eye for details, good sense of timing, and thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics.
  • Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem-solving.
  • Experienced in balancing quality with time constraints.
  • Experience in live-action VFX Films.
  • Excellent artistic and technical skills.

Nice to Have 
  • Programming or scripting skills (e.g. mel, python)
  • Experience in live-action FX or Crowd work preferred
  • Houdini, Massive and Maya and/or equivalent 3D software knowledge
  • Experience in other areas of visual effects (TV, Games) will also be taken into account
  • A general TD background
  • Strong understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems
 
About You 
  • Organised, pro-active team player and a self-starter
  • A team player and clear communicator
  • Good attitude towards the work by being approachable and personable
  • Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
  • Calm under pressure and committed to meeting production deadlines
  • A positive, can-do attitude


About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

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About The Company

DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

 

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work. 


Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.

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