Motion Capture TD

Capture Lab is Framestore's motion capture facility and shooting space, providing high-end motion capture, likeness capture, facial animation and virtual cinematography to complement extensive animation and VFX work on a project.

Who Are We

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, episodic, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

About the role

(Please note we currently do not have an open role but are interested to hear from people who are available or would be interested in Framestore. You will need to have the right to work here in the UK)

The Motion Capture TD is responsible for the efficient planning, smooth running, and successful delivery of full performance capture sessions internally within Framestore and externally with our clients. The role reports directly to the Head of Capture and requires work in Framestore’s Studio and externally on-set.

What you’ll do:

• Operate facial and motion capture shoots using our Vicon Mocap system

• Work with the Head of Capture and Production to organise motion capture and HMC sessions with clients, to spec and successfully deliver capture solutions

• Complete the post-solving and delivery of captured data

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in motion capture for film and TV and/or games using Vicon Shogun and MotionBuilder

• Experience with facial performance capture systems

• A working knowledge of Maya

• Strong organisational skills including knowledge of MS Office and Google Work apps

• Experience working to schedules and running shoot days

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks to keep things moving

• Ability to remain calm when under pressure

• Desire to work across multi-disciplinary, technical, creative, and fast-paced environments

• Able to work successfully as part of a team as well as independently

You might also have:

• Driving Licence

• Experience with other mocap systems - Inertial and rigid body trackers

• Game engine development - Unreal and/or Unity

• Python, HSL and/or command line scripting skills

• Experience with photogrammetry

Framestore is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.