Animator/Compositor – Previs/Postvis, Vancouver, BC - Immediate Hire

The Third Floor, Inc. is adding another shot creator/postvis artist to our team in Vancouver. We are looking for a strong animator/compositor to work on a Feature Film.

A Previs Shot Creator is responsible for piecing together elements, setting them in motion, and virtually filming them to create highly cinematic sequences. Nearly any aspect of a shot can be tweaked instantaneously to improve the composition or the timing of the action. Creating previs shots and sequences help to support the director’s vision via appropriate use of camera movement, lenses, composition, staging, lighting, and editing.

The ideal candidate will:

  • possess a strong sense of composition, animation timing, and basic storytelling.

  • be team oriented and able to take direction well from a supervisor

  • be adaptable, flexible and accepting of change, often tossing out ideas and starting anew.

  • have Knowledge of cinematic language and camera terminology

Software Utilized:
Maya
After Effects
Boujou
PFTrack
Motion Builder a plus

Please apply online at http://www.thethirdfloorinc.com/careers/apply.php. On-line reels and links to websites are welcome. Please also include a shot breakdown showing specifically what you contributed to each shot/sequence. No phone calls, please.