FX - Crowd

3 Months ago • All levels

About the job

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Crowd TD using Houdini to create photorealistic crowd simulations. Must have experience in crowd simulation software and techniques, familiarity with pipelines, and problem-solving skills.

Description

Position at DNEG

PLEASE NOTE: We are accepting speculative applications only.

We do not currently have openings available for the position of FX Artist, however, we are accepting speculative applications.

If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please submit an application. We will keep your details on our database

and contact you when a position becomes available, should you have the required skills and experience which match this position.

A Crowd TD is responsible for producing complex crowd shots using vignette and simulation techniques. The Crowd TD works under the direction and supervision of the Creature 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, Creature (Rigging) 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 crowd simulation software such as Houdini - Preferably, Massive, Golaem 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
Excellent artistic and technical skills

Nice to have

Programming or scripting skills (e.g. MEL, Python, Hscript, VEX)
Experience in live-action VFX Crowd work
Houdini, Massive and Maya and/or equivalent 3D software knowledge
Compositing experience
A good general TD background
Strong understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems

About you

Organized, 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 meet 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

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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.