Lead Mocap Editor

Disney Disney · Media · Mumbai, India

Lead Mocap Editor responsible for transferring and adjusting motion capture data between different character hierarchies, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring high-quality animation for film VFX.

What you'd actually do

  1. Responsible for transferring motion from a Hierarchy to another (Retargeting) independently and proficiently
  2. Adhering to the performance of the actors/actresses and improving/adjusting it in a non-destructive way, leading to the highest quality of work
  3. Adjusting interaction and contacts between characters/props/environment/terrain
  4. Improving the performance by adding fingers/toe/tail animation and body adjustments that includes enhancing posture, gesture and weight
  5. Blending of motions. Having a good eye and a good understanding of this workflow to create fluid, believable transitions between distinct animation clips

Skills

Required

  • Great understanding of retargeting techniques
  • Great understanding of the principles of animation
  • Great attention to detail and communication skills.
  • Proactive in problem solving, with a keen eye to catch, analyze and identify technical issues
  • Sharp eyes for motion, timing and posture.
  • Background in using Maya,Blender,Nuance and/or Motion Builder
  • Excellent collaborative skills
  • Eagerness to learn and develop
  • Capable of mentoring more junior team members

Nice to have

  • Background in using Linux and Vicon Shogun Post is a plus.
  • Strong Experience with Mocap animation
  • Maya Experience

What the JD emphasized

  • Support and mentor more junior members of the team, troubleshooting, teaching techniques and pushing the quality and standard.