Crowd Supervisor at Scanline VFX

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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CA$173,000 – CA$195,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, FilmIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum five (5) years of crowd experience in a feature film production setting
  • Experience with Houdini and/or Golaem is required
  • Maya knowledge is required
  • Experience with other Maya based crowd simulation tools preferred (Miarmy, Massive, Houdini)
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision; strong troubleshooting/problem-solving ability
  • Understanding of all parts of post-production pipeline with a focus on Animation/rigging
  • MotionBuilder and Max knowledge is a plus
  • Python / C++ experience (desired)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate and communicate with supervisors and producers in order to implement efficient and effective ways to integrate crowd pipeline and problem solve if any issues for feature film development
  • Propose creative approaches and solutions for any specific shots
  • On-going communication with artists, leads, production and supervisor regarding schedules, deadlines and shot/sequence feedback; attend all relevant meetings on shots, sequences and production
  • Train and mentor junior artists in crowd specific pipeline disciplines
  • Supervise motion capture sessions when necessary for show and studio motion libraries
  • Develop pipeline tools and workflows for crowds at both show and studio levels
  • Collaborate with the departments to and from the crowd department to optimize workflow and pipeline

Skills

Houdini
Golaem
Maya
Miarmy
Massive
MotionBuilder
Python
C++

Scanline VFX

Provides visual effects and real-time production

About Scanline VFX

Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.

Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.

Differentiation

Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.

Upsides

Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.

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