3D Tracking Artist

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate 3D camera and object tracking in live-action plates
• Implement best practices in the tracking pipeline for environment and object tracking
• Hand-key and solve complex motion where automated solutions fall short
• Deliver clean matchmove data, including STMaps, to layout, animation, and compositing departments
• Create rotomation of CG character rigs to match puppet movement
• Collaborate with VFX and CG teams to troubleshoot tracking challenges

Requirements

• 3+ years experience as a matchmove or tracking artist in film, episodic, or high-end VFX
• Expert knowledge of matchmoving principles including focal lengths, lens distortion, and parallax
• Strong proficiency in 3DEqualizer and Maya
• Basic knowledge of Nuke for creating slapcomps
• Prior experience with rotomation
• Deep experience with object and face tracking using KeenTools
• In-depth knowledge of layout, cinematic language, and camera operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using PFTrack, Syntheyes, and MMSolver
• Familiarity with performance capture and Nuke for projection
• Working knowledge of rigging workflows and animation principles
• Scripting skills in Python, PySide, PyQT, or MEL

About the Company

Swaybox Studios is rewriting the rulebook of visual storytelling, collaborating with major partners like DC Studios and Warner Bros Pictures Animation on revolutionary new projects.