TCS Academy - MatchMove - TCS Academy Full-time Job

Company Description TCS Academy is a free program preparing artists for their journey through the world's top visual effects studios through intensive training. Technicolor's diversified reach in visual effects enables us to guide, mentor, and train these artists to meet the highest industry standards. Our courses prepare you for a career in visual effects by working with industry experts on your creative, technical, procedural, and soft skills. They also provide a great opportunity to gain experience and expertise to build upon as you progress in your career. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION MEANS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED AND WILLING TO RELOCATE TO MUMBAI AFTER COMPLETING THE VIRTUAL COURSE Job Description You are applying to join the TCS Academy course for MatchMove. MatchMove is one of the major parts of any vfx production and primary stage of VFX for the downstream departments to start the work. It is the bridge between 2D and 3D. A crucial part of the VFX pipeline that connects 3D elements with 2D plates. In proper words, visual effects Camera Tracking (matchmoving) is a technique that allows the insertion of computer graphics into live-action footage with correct position, scale, orientation and motion relative to the photographed objects in the shot. Matchmoving is the process of creating the replicate of live action camera from the original footage to Integrate the CG elements into the footage. Matchmoving plays a vital role in the visual effects industry. If you would like to pursue your carrier in VFX or matchmoving, you will need some basic knowledge about 3D environment and how computer generated imagery (CGI) works. From Matchmove you can further grow to various 3D departments like RotoAnim, Layout, etc. Mastering matchmoving/ tracking is not something done overnight. It takes time and lot of patience to be an expert in this. This course will provide you a strong knowledge of good camera tracking. You will be trained with all the useful techniques to get the world class quality work in Visual Effect. What this course is about? Understanding of the requirements of Matchmoving Fundamentals of camera body & Understanding of Cam data /Scan count sheet How to approach complex footages. From adding 2D tracks to getting the final camera output. Using Lidar/ scan environment model to do the camera lineups. Work with various kinds of footages like spherical, anamorphic, motion blur, animated focal length, lens breathing, etc Geo building techniques. Animating manual camera. How to present your work professionally Quality checking Other advance matchmoving techniques. What do we offer? A course of 10 weeks to get you up to the standard required to deliver first class VFX Dedicated mentoring from a senior industry member Intensive training using industry standard software tools (provided) while using our high-quality training materials Continued access to video tutorials featuring industry experts and the potential to use your project work in showreels Continued access to video tutorials featuring industry experts and the potential to use your project work in showreels You will be hired as an employee (paid) during this virtual training. After completing this course, if selected based on your performance, you will move on the floor in one of Technicolor's VFX studios and extended a 6-12 month contract. Qualifications Recent graduates of a VFX program or entry/junior level candidates looking for their first break in the VFX industry. Candidates ready to cross the bridge from learning into a professional career. Artists with a drive, passion, and commitment to deliver first-class VFX. All applicants will be asked to complete a standardized skills test. Applying: All application submissions must contain a demo reel and CV Additional Information Please click here to review our privacy notices for job applicants If you require assistance applying, please reach out to tcsadmissions@technicolor.com and we'll be happy to assist. TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Technicolor complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.