Mid-level Technical Animator
5 Apr 2024,
Friday Sundae
Bristol, UK
Animator | Cinematics / Mocap | Technical Animator | English | Art / Animation
PERFORMANCE CAPTURE TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
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PERFORMANCE CAPTURE TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
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Performance Capture Technical Supervisor, East 15 Acting School
Job description
Department
East 15 Acting School offers an extraordinary and dynamic portfolio of courses that span many areas of training for actors, directors, producers, technical theatre specialists and students of theatre practice. One of a leading group of UK conservatoires; we are ranked 1st in the UK for Drama (Guardian University Guide 2022: Drama and Dance), have a distinguished international staff team, and are now one of the largest specialist drama schools in the UK.
Duties of the Role
The post holder will supervise the motion capture, data collection, and camera tracking systems and be responsible for set up of capture systems in the volume as well as ensuring quality data capture and stream during production. As we establish the facility, they will be collaborating with course leads and researchers to explore the possible benefits of the space, which may include virtual reality, the immersive experiences, and real-time rendering and running shoots for virtual clients. They will also oversee the management of the audio recording booth. The post holder will play an integral part in space planning and management as well future equipment procurement. They will ensure that the studios and equipment are maintained to the standard required to provide an effective and safe learning environment for students.
Skills and qualifications required
The post holder will have a degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience. Ideally, they will be able to demonstrate experience of working at a management level in a technical environment, including overseeing the use of a technical studio and practical on-set experience with motion capture software (Vicon Shogun Live and Post or equivalent) in capture, data clean-up and solving.
They will have knowledge of video signals/reference camera setup, recording and integration within an optical motion capture system (such as Vicon) and experience with Motion Builder (and/or Unity), and while not essential, it is desirable to have some experience with Unreal Engine 4 and Maya.
They will have experience in the setup and operation an optical motion capture system and software in a live action shooting environment with knowledge of timecode and video reference as part of a motion capture studio setup, as well as in capturing data for use in the performance sector (films, tv, games, etc.) and knowledge of the creative application of the data for specific media.
East 15’s commitment to diversity
As part of East 15’s commitment to diversity, we encourage applications from candidates from ethnically and culturally diverse communities and backgrounds. As a school, we want to do better and will continue work to build an open and accessible community, proactively supporting all our students, as we look for further initiatives that promote inclusion and representation. The School’s Anti-Racism Action Plan, first released in 2020, builds on and supports East 15’s and the University of Essex’s commitments to be an inclusive community.
Job reference - REQ05702
Application closing date - 27/03/2022
Location - Southend-on-Sea
Salary - £31,406 to £34,304 per annum
Employment type - Permanent, Full-time
Job description
Department
East 15 Acting School offers an extraordinary and dynamic portfolio of courses that span many areas of training for actors, directors, producers, technical theatre specialists and students of theatre practice. One of a leading group of UK conservatoires; we are ranked 1st in the UK for Drama (Guardian University Guide 2022: Drama and Dance), have a distinguished international staff team, and are now one of the largest specialist drama schools in the UK.
Duties of the Role
The post holder will supervise the motion capture, data collection, and camera tracking systems and be responsible for set up of capture systems in the volume as well as ensuring quality data capture and stream during production. As we establish the facility, they will be collaborating with course leads and researchers to explore the possible benefits of the space, which may include virtual reality, the immersive experiences, and real-time rendering and running shoots for virtual clients. They will also oversee the management of the audio recording booth. The post holder will play an integral part in space planning and management as well future equipment procurement. They will ensure that the studios and equipment are maintained to the standard required to provide an effective and safe learning environment for students.
Skills and qualifications required
The post holder will have a degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience. Ideally, they will be able to demonstrate experience of working at a management level in a technical environment, including overseeing the use of a technical studio and practical on-set experience with motion capture software (Vicon Shogun Live and Post or equivalent) in capture, data clean-up and solving.
They will have knowledge of video signals/reference camera setup, recording and integration within an optical motion capture system (such as Vicon) and experience with Motion Builder (and/or Unity), and while not essential, it is desirable to have some experience with Unreal Engine 4 and Maya.
They will have experience in the setup and operation an optical motion capture system and software in a live action shooting environment with knowledge of timecode and video reference as part of a motion capture studio setup, as well as in capturing data for use in the performance sector (films, tv, games, etc.) and knowledge of the creative application of the data for specific media.
East 15’s commitment to diversity
As part of East 15’s commitment to diversity, we encourage applications from candidates from ethnically and culturally diverse communities and backgrounds. As a school, we want to do better and will continue work to build an open and accessible community, proactively supporting all our students, as we look for further initiatives that promote inclusion and representation. The School’s Anti-Racism Action Plan, first released in 2020, builds on and supports East 15’s and the University of Essex’s commitments to be an inclusive community.