COMPANY SUMMARY
Celebrating over 25 years in the industry, Scanline VFX specializes in creating complex visual effects for high end, blockbuster feature films, with studios worldwide in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Munich, and Stuttgart. Founded in Germany, the company expanded to Los Angeles in 2007, and opened its now largest studio in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2011.
In 2015, Scanline won the Emmy for Outstanding Visual Effects for their work on Game of Thrones. They have also received Academy Award Nominations for their work on Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and director Clint Eastwood’s Hereafter (2010), and a BAFTA nomination for their work on Iron Man 3 (2013). The company is well known for their proprietary, in-house fluid effects software Flowline, for which they received a 2008, Scientific and Technical Achievement Academy Award.
Current productions include Justice League, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Meg. Recently completed projects include the upcoming films Power Rangers and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
Past projects include Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Independence Day: Resurgence, Ben-Hur, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Furious 7, San Andreas, In the Heart of the Sea, Exodus: Gods and Kings, 300: Rise of an Empire, White House Down, The Wolf of Wall Street, Man of Steel, Looper, The Avengers, Battleship, Immortals, Super 8, and 2012.
Today, Scanline is one of the biggest names in the industry and a go-to studio for creating epic, breathtaking cinematic moments. Scanline VFX also offers a leading edge creative, collaborative team environment working with brilliant talent from around the globe. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the studio is steps from transit, the best in the city’s trendy Yaletown dining, and Robson high street shopping. On site amenities include a lounge/nightclub with big screen projector TV, pool table, and foosball tables; over-sized patios and rooftop deck, with kitchen & BBQ areas; secure bicycle storage, massage chairs, showers and lockers. Experience fun team events, parties, sporting activities, local business discounts, and much more.
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SCANLINE VFX VANCOUVER LINKEDIN
TITLE
Effects (FX)
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the FX Supervisor, the FX artist receives creative direction to create high-caliber dynamic and riveting visual 3D FX. This role requires trouble shooting skills to be able to solve technical and artistic issues while meeting client requirements and production deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and produce a wide variety of realistic visual effects, including but not limited to destruction, smoke, fire, water and the supernatural
Work under the guidance multiple supervisors to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy, often exploring different approaches and looks
Work with the FX Leads to produce various elements using presets and templates, and to expand and improve upon these templates
Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
Coordinate with the Lighting Dept. to ensure smooth integration of FX elements
Work within the established pipeline and offer constructive suggestions to improve the process
Help develop and explore new ways to enhance results
Help teammates debug issues and learn new methods
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
4+ years live action VFX experience
Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work
Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.)
Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and assorted natural phenomena at different scales
Exceptional technical skills, the ability to learn new software quickly, and a hunger to stay on the leading edge
Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods and share knowledge with others
Ability to independently and proactively solve technical issues
Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive in the face of deadlines
Excellent communication skills and an open mind
Team player able to work in a cooperative, fast-paced environment
Compositing and scripting experience a plus
Flowline experience a big plus
TOOLS AND SOFTWARE REQUIRED
3DS Max
Thinking Particles
Flowline
FumeFX
Krakatoa
Maxscript
Maya
nCloth
Realflow
HOW TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT
APPLY ONLY ONCE.
We keep your resume on file for 6 months so no need to apply again unless there are significant changes or unless you’re applying for a different position.
ALWAYS APPLY WITH THE SAME EMAIL
We want to be able to reach you easily and much of our correspondence is via email and this helps us keep your information together in one file. That way you’re not lost in the system.
Resume - Include in your resume the names of the company’s you worked with and the dates you were there. Max 2 pages.
Cover Letter - tell us a little about yourself and what makes you the ideal candidate.
Reel Breakdown - demonstrates what you did on each shot and the tools used - Go ahead! Show off your talent/skills here.