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Virtual Production Technician

Virtual Production Technician

PixomondoVancouver, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$80,000.00–CA$90,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

We are hiring a Virtual Production Technician to operate and maintain the Motion Capture Systems or AV Systems during Pre and Principal Production, ensuring all Virtual Production systems remain stable, efficient, and appropriately troubleshot according to the needs of the Engineering Team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ongoing care and upkeep of Virtual Production and MoCap systems including cameras, tracking objects, cabling, and AV signal flow.
  • Collaborate with the camera department on set to carry out calibration workflows between takes or lens changes.
  • Assist with daily calibration of the mocap and LED volume and calibration of new tracking objects; troubleshoot and resolve calibration issues.
  • Efficiently communicate any changeover status or camera changes to the Virtual Production team.
  • Collaborating with the VP Supervisor, other operators, technicians and crew to achieve motion capture or general systems stability quality assurance.
  • Troubleshooting technical issues and implementing solutions to ensure uninterrupted operation of mocap systems and workstations.
  • Staying up to date with the latest developments and best practices in ICVFX mocap technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of Virtual Production workflows.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of OptiTrack, Vicon, Stype and other motion capture systems.
  • Familiarity with Virtual Production tools, such as cameras, and real-time technology.
  • Understanding traditional production departments and audio-visual commissioning.
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues swiftly and implement effective solutions.
  • Effective communication and team work with Virtual Production Supervisors, engineers and technicians.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring seamless integration of LED and AV systems.
  • Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies and techniques in the rapidly evolving world of Virtual Production.
  • Open to Domestic and International travel on a project-by-project basis

    • ABOUT US :

    PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, creates industry-leading Visualization, Virtual Production, and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. Through its 23-year history, the Oscar, BAFTA, & Emmy-winning creative and technology company has been a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. The company has consistently created iconic works, from Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-winning Hugo and multiple seasons of HBO’s Emmy-winning Game of Thrones to the recent House of the Dragon, Amazon’s The Boys, and Lionsgate’s John Wick : Chapter 4.

    In Virtual Production, PXO collaborates with filmmakers from first drawing to final pixel. Using interactive technology and proprietary software and tools, PXO brings ideas to life by virtually immersing filmmakers in the worlds they imagine, throughout every stage of the creative process.

    The company’s LED virtual production work includes House of the Dragon, Star Trek : Discovery, Star Trek : Strange New Worlds, Avatar : The Last Airbender, Reacher, and Amazon’s critically acclaimed Cada Minuto Cuenta. PXO has seven creative studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany, and Canada.

    Benefits

    The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 CND. Individual salaries within this range will be dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications.

    Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.

    Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

    PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters.  Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.