Modeller Double Negative Singapore
| Job Posting Date: | 24-02-2012 | | Job Location: | Singapore, Singapore | | Job Description: | Key Purpose of the Job
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To create highly detailed models suitable for use in visual effects work for film, that cover a wide range of organic and non-organic objects
Needs To Do
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The modeller will need to work very closely with the texture painters, shader writers, look development artists and the riggers to generate models that are suitable for feature film work
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The models may be organic in nature, such as various creatures or characters, or they may be models of rigid objects such as cars, buildings, props or sets
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They will need to make use of a wide range of reference materials
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Models may need to be created from scratch or from scans, reference photography, maquettes, miniatures or other set models. They will also have to work closely with their leads to determine an appropriate level of detail for any given model
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It will also be important to work closely with the riggers to produce models that meet their work flow requirements, and with texture painters to determine the optimal UV layout for a model
| | Job Requirements: | Needs To Know
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Strong spatial awareness and a good sense of form, scale and proportion
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A very keen eye for detail
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A full working knowledge of modelling in any one or more of these packages: Maya, XSI and Cyslice
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Ability to work with packages such as Mudbox or Z-brush are an advantage
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Polygon and sub-division surface modelling. Knowledge of NURBS modelling is not generally required, but a plus
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How to deliver a "clean" model with tidy polygon/sub-d placement and good basic UV layout for texturing
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A good knowledge of Linux would be an advantage. Familiarity with Windows useful but not essential
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When to model detail or have the the detail added through the shading, by liasing with the shader writers and look development artists
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At least 1 years experience in feature films would be beneficial. Experience in other areas of visual effects (TV, Games) will also be taken into accoun
| | Job Start Date: | As Soon As Possible | | Job Duration: | permanent | | Number of Jobs: | 5 |
| Company Name: | Double Negative Singapore | | About Company: | Double Negative, located in the heart of London's Soho, was set up in 1998 with a team of 30 staff. Since then the company has grown to 900+ staff, making it Europe's largest provider of visual effects for Film. In 2009, Double Negative opened the doors to its Singapore office. Currently housing a team of 150, the Singapore office works closely with the Double Negative team in London, on selected productions. Through our steady and constant growth we have always sought to retain the creative drive and involvement of our artists through all projects, continuing to ensure that they have a close collaboration with clients. This approach ensures films both small and large receive the same high standard of creative and technical service and makes for a winning combination that has resulted in Double Negative being recognised with several Visual Effects Society awards for films such as Inception and Sherlock Holmes, and BAFTA and Academy Awards for Inception.
Over the past 12 months, Double Negative has completed work on projects including; John Carter, Captain America: The First Avenger, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists, Tree of Life, Attack the Block and Paul. We are currently in production on The Dark Knight Rises, Man of Steel, The Bourne Legacy, Skyfall, Snow White and the Huntsman, Rush, Battleship and Total Recall. | | Company Address: | 1 Fusionopolis Way
Connexis South #07-01
Singapore 138632 | | E-mail: | jobs@dneg.asia | | Website: | www.dneg.com |
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