Stereoscopic Layout Artist

Walt Disney Animation Studios has been combining the best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters and adventures to the big screen for audiences around the world. We are currently seeking Stereoscopic Layout Artists to join our Burbank, CA studio.

Our Stereo Artists are challenged to create the most immersive and exciting stereo shots for our newest stories in production. Our ideal candidate has a great sense of 3D cinematography and has a passion for visual storytelling.

 

Responsibilities:

Work directly with Stereo Supervisor, Layout Supervisor, Director of Cinematography-Lighting, and Directors to create immersive and comfortable 3D images in support of the story.

Stereo Layout Duties:  

• Add stereo camera rigs to CG layout animatics.  Configure and animate the stereoscopic    parameters of our custom CG stereo camera rig in order to achieve the creative and technical goals for each shot.

• Set and animate the stereo floating windows to minimize edge violations and meet desired placement of the proscenium.

Stereo Layout Finaling Duties: 

• Adapt the stereoscopic parameters to account for final animated performances and camera changes.  

• Generate test renders to validate stereo setups.

Stereo Final Color Duties: 

• Correct stereo artifacts that might be introduced in the lighting and compositing of shots.  

• Make creative adjustments to final images to enhance the stereoscopic version of the film.

• Use compositing based depth sculpting techniques to add dimension to 2D elements, such as  matte paintings and enhance or modify the depth of 3D elements. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Film, Illustration, Computer Graphics, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience desired.

• Exceptional artistic and technical skills.

• Excellent Stereoscopic vision.

• Previous production experience on Stereoscopic feature films; Stereoscopic Layout experience preferred.

• Ability to work with a team and collaborate closely with others within the department and other departments.

• Solid understanding of the Stereoscopic principles.

• Knowledge of rendering and compositing.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Solid understanding of Maya and Nuke.

• Comfort with Linux environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Layout is a plus.

• Experience in Lighting a plus.

• Experience in Houdini is a plus

Visual examples of images exemplifying work in this area are requested for review. Additionally, please include a resume and reel breakdown with your online profile.  

 

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $56.38 to $61.16 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.