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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Rhythm & Hues is a multiple Academy Award® winning film production studio specializing in visual effects and computer animation for feature films and television commercials. Recent films include Night At The Museum 2, Fast & Furious, The Mummy 3, The Incredible Hulk, and The Golden Compass. Rhythm & Hues has a globally distributed production infrastructure with studios in Los Angeles, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and now Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

ROLE
The Matchmover’s task is to meticulously and accurately animate gross camera motion and parameters to match to live action camera movement. The Matchmover must also use deformation tools to conform 3D models to fit specific object deformation in the photography.

RESPONSIBILITIES
· Work with both animators and modeling TDs to ensure accurate camera track
· Analyse and understand basic principles of 3D graphics
· Accurately record, use and analyse data from production supervisors
· Study linear perspective and other properties of 3D space
· Perform and deliver accurate matchmove data on schedule
· Understand the properties of camera parameters such as focus and focal length
· Problem-solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks
· Use and understand 3D modeling and deformation tools
· Understand local coordinate versus world coordinate space and 3D hierarchies
· Give input to software design tools and interface to improve throughput
· Understand 3D concepts such as matrices, rotations, translations, scale, and gimbal lock
· Accurately reconstruct 3D geometry based on photographs

REQUIREMENTS
· Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
· Must have analytical problem-solving skills and technical mindset.
· Must have the ability to troubleshoot.
· Experience with any 3D animation software.
· Knowledge of CAD/CAM/Architectural software is a plus.
· Capable of working in a team environment.

NB – All successful candidates for this position will first undergo a paid training programme (apprenticeship) in our studio facilities in Hyderabad, India. Apprentices will be evaluated throughout the programme, and upon successful completion of the programme will be offered a position in Rhythm & Hues Malaysia; however, this is by no means a guaranteed job offer.