A multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.
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.
The Role
As a Lighting TD, you will assemble 3D scenes, including assets from various departments, and design the lighting for the shots, following the instructions of the visual effects supervisors, 3D computer graphics (CG) supervisors or sequence editors.
To do this, you'll work closely with the 3D CG Supervisor, to determine the approach to technical challenges, and in the development of the final visual look of images to ensure the evolution of a shot in collaboration with the assigned Digital Compositor.
At the request of the digital compositor, you will render various sequences of elements (passes), including sequences without 3D lighting, and create lighting configurations, or work with existing configurations, as well as efficient rendering configurations, in order to optimize the operation of the facilities provided for this purpose.
Your role will also involve:
In 3D scenes, scrutinizing the colors and direction of all light sources to replicate the “real world” as closely as possible.
Regularly review schedules and deadlines with production and team leaders, and adhere to them.
Perform other related tasks as required, including management of scenes or assets from other departments, in order to meet deadlines.
Experience and Essential Skills:
Experience in a similar position
Thorough knowledge of Maya
Knowledge of movements, weights, balance, textures and shapes
Reliability, ability to manage time well and meet deadlines, even under pressure
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills within the team and with other departments.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and technical skills
Experience and Skills Assets:
Working knowledge of scripting with Mel or Python
Experience working with motion capture data and/or classical animation or traditional art experience
Knowledge of human and animal anatomy and the ability to draw living beings
Application process
To apply, please complete the attached application form or send your curriculum vitae and portfolio to careers@framestore.com with the following subject line: Lighting TD - Montreal
Application deadline
December 2024.
Framestore is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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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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