Folks is hiring: Senior Camera Tracking Artist in New York

Senior Camera Tracking Artist

As an artist-driven boutique studio, Folks has built a solid reputation in the industry. Through teamwork and creativity, we value detail-oriented design. From the very beginning, we have been passionate about capturing the imagination through high-end visual effects. The artists on our team have been making larger-than-life visual effects for film and television for 10 years, bringing their rich and diverse experience from Montreal, Toronto, Bogotá, Saguenay, Mumbai and now in London.
Job Description

Senior level 3D camera reconstruction and high level matchmove work
Comfortable completing manual camera tracks and matchmoves in Maya
Utilize object solves to increase quality and speed
Shot sculpting matchmove work/creating geo to matchmove
Able to address creative feedback regarding matchmove work
Have a solid knowledge of the tools and software used in rotoanimation.
Be comfortable with character armatures.
Can help artists find appropriate and effective working techniques.
Can contribute directly to the technical learning of the members of his team.
Communicate with other departments as needed.
Help junior and intermediate artists with issues occasionally
Notify leads of any concern with workload/timelines
Help provide feedback for tools/development
Qualifications

5+ years of production experience in a Tracking/Matchmove Artist role
Experience in layout is a plus
Must be proficient in body matchmove and shot sculpting
Proficiency 3D Equalizer and Maya
Proficient in Nuke
Photogrammetry/lidar skills a plus
Experience working with little to no set data
High level of knowledge of camera and lenses.
Able to create geometry by using survey points.
Understanding of real-world camera attributes such as apertures, lenses and distortion.
Ability to work effectively with teammates and Supervisors.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Information

Contractual Role Only, WFO /WFH
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