Framestore brings together world-class producers, artists, and technologists to craft visually striking work across advertising, episodic, and immersive productions. Our teams blend creative ingenuity with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-end visual effects, immersive storytelling, and premium content for global clients, brands, and broadcasters.
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible
About the role
As a Tracking / Matchmove Artist, you will bridge the gap between live-action footage and 3D space, ensuring all digital elements sit seamlessly within the final frame. Working at the foundation of our visual effects pipeline, you’ll play a pivotal role in accurately reconstructing camera moves, object paths, and environment geometry to set up downstream departments for success in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team environment.
What you’ll be doing
Create accurate camera and object motion files that flawlessly match original background plate photography.
Build precise 3D geometry for key static objects and environments to recreate the scene layout.
Position camera and object tracks within the 3D scene, validating spatial accuracy against live-action footage.
Render wireframe passes over background plates to rigorously verify track accuracy before handoff.
Partner with Leads, production teams, and downstream VFX departments to ensure CG elements blend seamlessly into every shot.
An educational background in Computer Graphics, Animation or another related course
A strong understanding of the basic principles of computer graphics
Basic knowledge of Maya, 3DE, Linux and a compositing package
Good communication and teamwork skills
The ability to efficiently meet deadlines
A good understanding of photography and the effects of different lenses on perspective
Desirable Skills:
Mel and/or Python scripting skills
Accessibility Statement
Our London studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.
We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know - we are happy to accommodate your needs.
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The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable and you feel like the role is right for you then we encourage you to apply. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered for this role or for other roles that we might have coming up.
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No individual will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
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