DNAProductions

Responsible for shot specific FX and compositing under the direction of the sequence lead. Will need to be able to work with other FX artists to ensure consistency between shots within a given sequence.
Job Qualifications:
Strong skills in particle simulations, shading particles, dynamic animation. Must be able to produce all effects for a shot from start to finish. 3+ years professional experience creating effects for broadcast or film. Houdini experience a must. Realflow experience a plus. Renderman and UNIX/Linux experience a big plus.

Responsible for shot specific lighting and compositing under the direction of the sequence lighting lead. Will need to be able to work with other lighters to ensure consistency between shots within a given sequence.
Job Qualifications:
Reel must demonstrate an understanding of color theory and the ability to recreate the qualities of light and shadow within a CG environment without the aid of GI simulation. Must be proficient in a 3D package (Houdini preferred) and in a node based compositing package (Shake preferred). Renderman and UNIX/Linux experience a big plus. A background in traditional cinematography a plus.

DNA Productions, Inc. is hiring for its upcoming CG feature film, “The Ant Bully”, which is being produced at DNA?fs studios in Irving, TX in conjunction with Warner Bros. and Playtone Co. DNA Productions is the Oscar- and Emmy-nominated studio who brought you the feature film, “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius”; the holiday special, “Olive the Other Reindeer”; the TV series “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius”; and the Christmas special, “Santa vs. the Snowman”.

DNA is looking for experienced layout artists for its upcoming CG feature film, The Ant Bully.

Layout artists will be responsible for working with environmental sets, staging character(s) blocking, and placing cameras to create strong shot compositions.

Job Qualifications:
Artists should have an understanding of realistic camera movements and be able to translate that into 3D space. Experience in a 3D package required. Knowledge in Houdini or Maya is a plus. Understanding of timing and editing is a plus. Demo tapes should demonstrate 3D camera work and an understanding of the rules of cinematography.

All work will be done onsite at DNA Productions' studios just outside of Dallas, TX (USA).

Reels with resumes should be sent to:
Attn: Layout
DNA Productions, Inc.
2201 W. Royal Lane #275
Irving, TX 75063 USA

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