Motion Capture Technician

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Requisition Number: 174997

Position Title: Contingent

External Description:

EA's Los Angeles-based Motion Capture Studio serves the motion capture needs for all of EAs game development teams world-wide. In our studio we capture a wide spectrum of data types – 3D scanning, virtual cinematography, and motion capture to name a few. As a member of the team you will directly support multiple game development teams with the creation of animation content. You will help integrate motion data by using EA propriety technologies to maintain the highest quality animation possible. You will work with the animation teams in both post-production, and on the live performance stage.

You will:

Report to the Motion Capture Stage Manager
Support the production teams with the acquisition of motion capture
Proficiency in Head Mounted Camera (HMC) acquisition, including setup and quality assurance, for Performance Capture; Understanding of HMC software (i.e. Faceware, Technoprops, etc.) in live production
Experience with physical hardware and software, including timecode, A/V, KiPro's, Teradeks, etc.
On occasion assist the scan acquisition team with acquiring 3d character asset data during modeling sessions
Perform shoot session tasks of performer calibration, directing performer range of motions, QA'ing recorded asset data.
Set-up, run and monitor EA's proprietary tool sets relating to processing motion data
Work w/motion capture and animation leads during the production prep/acquisition/post-production phases to maintain visual targets while on-set
Support performer wardrobe fitting and motion capture marker application
Collaborate with Capture producers, acquisition team, technical artists, and game development teams to provide recommendation, guidance and solutions to best acquire data during shoots
Conduct character calibration/subject setups used in retargeting motion data
Contribute documenting workflow and pipelines
Contribute to post-mortems, providing feedback that helps improve process and data quality
Help support tool development initiatives used to increase pipeline efficiency and quality

Although not required, you have:

Minimum 3 years' motion capture or animation background in video games, television, film or other related industry
Minimum 3 years' experience with Motion Builder or similar 3D animation software experience
Understanding of human movement, and detailed knowledge of functional human anatomy
Work well under the pressures of 'live' production environments
On-set production experience in related entertainment industry: Film, TV, Video games, VFX
3+ years of experience with optical Motion Capture systems, Vicon and Motion Analysis favored
Believe in teamwork
Ability to identify improvements to existing pipelines
Passionate about their craft

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 14

Can this position be remote?: 0

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