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Motion Capture Associate Stage Manager
2K
Novato, CA, United States
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MOTION CAPTURE ASSOCIATE STAGE MANAGER
Who We Are:
Hello! We are 2K Mocap - a lean, efficient workhorse that produces motion capture, audio, and video assets for our developers and clients. We take great pride in our ability to capture, clean, solve, retarget, and deliver truly remarkable amounts of data at the highest quality. We love the art and technology of motion capture and have a lot of fun combined with a true team spirit.
We foster an environment based on honesty, integrity, and the ability to pick one another up. Succeeding together is the source of our strength.
What we need: Do you love complex problem solving? Would you enjoy managing a team of highly skilled motion capture professionals to capture the best product possible? We want you to lead by example, having a hands-on approach to our Mocap acquisition. We want you to inspire your team with your work ethic, the outstanding quality of your motion capture stage work, and the depth of your knowledge.
What We Need:
Your primary responsibility will be assisting the stage manager with all motion capture, audio, and video acquisition, shot on our state of the art Mocap stages. You will be responsible for overseeing your team’s efforts, from pre-production meetings, through the days capture, and on to setup for the next shoot. Pushing our real-time and virtual camera capabilities forward will also be under your purview.
You will also work closely with our production and tech teams, ensuring an efficient and effective acquisition pipeline that hands off high quality data to them.
What You Will Do:
• Inspire, motivate, and direct the motion capture stage team through their daily efforts
• Communicate with the clients to ensure their motion capture needs are being met
• Innovate, iterate, and improve efficiency of the acquisition pipeline
• Delegate and schedule tasks for the Mocap stage team
• Help shape the future of the Mocap stages along with the stage manager
• Who we think will be a great fit: You have a wealth of motion capture experience and practical knowledge. You are adept at motion capture setup, marker sets, and skel/vsk creation across multiple applications, including Vicon Blade, Optitrack Motive, Autodesk MotionBuilder and Maya
• You stay cool under pressure and have a calming effect on your team during crisis. You truly enjoy motion capture and are constantly driven to improve both your understanding of the medium and investigate the next big leap forward in technology
• You have great communication skills, are receptive to critique, and can yourself provide insightful feedback. You are great when client facing and work well with producers as well as talent
• Appreciation for professional and constructive debate is necessary
• Being able to motivate your team and boost morale through a demanding shoot schedule is also necessary
• Any additional skills, such as Python programming or a character animation background, we consider a definite plus
Who We Think Will Be a Great Fit:
• 3+ years motion capture industry experience
• 1+ years management experience
• B.F.A., B.A., or B.S. in 3D Animation, Motion Capture, or related field
• Mastery of Optitrack Motive or Vicon Blade with an emphasis on acquisition
• Some proficiency with the HSL scripting language and basic database use
• Proficiency with Autodesk Motionbuilder and Maya
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