Virtual Production Technician

Riyadh
Contract
Full-time

3 days ago
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We are hiring a Virtual Production Technician to operate and maintain the Motion Capture 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.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.

About Pixomondo:PXO creates industry-leading Virtual Production and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. With over 20 industry awards and nominations, PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, is a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. The company has been creating iconic work since 2001, from Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning Hugo and HBO’s Emmy winning Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, through to Amazon’s The Boys, Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and many more.In Virtual Production, PXO helps clients to realize their creative vision, from production through to post-production. Using interactive technology and proprietary software and solutions, PXO brings ideas to life by virtually immersing filmmakers in the worlds they imagined, throughout every stage of the creative process. The company’s latest LED volume work includes House of the Dragon, Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Netflix’s upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender.PXO has seven studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany and Canada.BenefitsPixomondo 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.Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.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.

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