Previs Artist

(** Cape Town based **)

POSITION SUMMARY

Sunrise Animation Studios is pleased to announce the production of DAVID, a major animated feature film that tells the story about one of the most captivating characters in all of human history. Previs Camera artists at Sunrise determine the depth and perspective of what is displayed on screen to best tell the story. They work in a highly collaborative environment, under the creative direction of the Director, the Director of Photography and Previs Lead. 

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Designing and blocking out shots (characters and cameras) over an entire sequence.
• Camera animation.
• Able to take and interpret creative direction.
• Adaptable to ongoing creative change throughout a project.
• Able to identify and design solutions.
• Able to identify and suggest how the story can be improved. 
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Work experience as a layout (or previs) artist in animation or live action.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE (Required)

• At least 3 years of experience in previs and/or layout in the animation industry.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya.
• Model skills that allow you to modify the sets models and create easy, low poly ones, as part of the sets.

• Animation skills sufficient to put character rigs in key poses.
• Experience with Maya Camera Sequencer.

• Experience in editing software like DaVinci Resolve. (Previs artists must edit their own sequences from Maya to review.)
• Be orderly in scene management and maintain required namespaces.

SHOWREEL & RESUME

Please include a resume & current portfolio or showreel, showcasing your best & latest work.

ABOUT SUNRISE

Sunrise Animation is a full-service animation studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. Sunrise has a passion for quality storytelling, and a belief that film & TV are the most powerful mediums for story in the modern era. The studio’s mission is to inspire, entertain, challenge and enchant audiences worldwide, providing the finest in family entertainment.