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Aidan McAteer
What is your name and your current occupation?Â
My name is Aidan McAteer and I’m Episodic Director at Kavaleer Productions in Dublin.
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
It wasn’t crazy (kind of the opposite), but I did a brief stint in a financial firm which I thought was supposed to be animation. Â I turned up on the first day and they said – hello, design our new mobile website. Â I should have known something was up when they said I had to wear a suit!
What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?Â
I’ve been lucky to work on lots of great stuff – I did a show in UK called “The Secret Show” for the BBC, it was really fun, but never found a huge audience, which is a shame. Â I also worked on Peppa Pig (which is massively popular in the UK) with a host of very talented people. Â Â I Â had a great time working in Vancouver – it’s an amazing city and I really have landed on my feet back in Dublin working for Kavaleer on a new show called “Wildernuts”.
Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?
I’m from Dublin (Ireland). When I left animation college, there wasn’t much work there, so I moved to London. I got my first job in a traditional animation studio owned by a great guy, Â Philip Vallentin, called Espresso Animation. Â I Â was a Continue reading
Noam Sussman
What is your name and your current occupation?Â
My name’s Noam Sussman and I’m currently working as a freelance character designer, illustrator and animator. I make animated films in my free time!
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
I used to massage old ladies’ feet for money. But not actually… I havent had any super crazy weird jobs, I haven’t had to sell my body yet luckily. But I worked at an animation day camp teaching Flash animation to kids, and I worked at a theme park doing caricatures.
I used to massage old ladies’ feet for money. But not actually… I havent had any super crazy weird jobs, I haven’t had to sell my body yet luckily. But I worked at an animation day camp teaching Flash animation to kids, and I worked at a theme park doing caricatures.
What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
I animated a birthday card for JibJab that was a lot of fun, as well as this Christmas card for Guru studio. Oh and a pilot for Tinman Creative which was also really fun to do. I’ve also been doing illustrations for Stride gum packages.
I animated a birthday card for JibJab that was a lot of fun, as well as this Christmas card for Guru studio. Oh and a pilot for Tinman Creative which was also really fun to do. I’ve also been doing illustrations for Stride gum packages.
Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?Â
I live in Thornhill, a suburb of Toronto. And I went to Sheridan College to study animation, and I met a lot of animation people at this end-of-the-year industry day event the school put together in 4th year, so Continue reading
Jobs: 3D Generalist- Stereo D
Jobs: 3D Generalist
About this position:
As a company focused on stereoscopic conversion, the 3D Depth Artist is at the center of it all. We are looking for individuals who have the ability and background experience to execute a broad range of VFX tasks including modeling, rigging, animation and lighting. Working with a team, including a lead artist and supervisors, a Depth Artist must creatively interpret and apply stereo concepts. We’re looking for individuals with a good “stereo eye,†a strong understanding of 3-dimensional space (be it from previous stereo experience or from an artistic background), a working knowledge of Nuke and Maya, and a healthy dose of team spirit. Taking direction/critiques, interpreting notes and learning/applying new skills are key parts of everyday life in our studio.
Requirements & Preferences:
- Knowledge and Experience with Nuke – Required
- Knowledge and Experience with Windows (PC) Production Environment – Required
- Previous working knowledge with Maya as a 3d Generalist or animator – required
- Knowledge of Practical Filmmaking Techniques – Required
- Excellent Artistic Ability/Aptitude – Required
- Knowledge of Stereo-related Terminology – Preferred (but we’ll teach you OUR lingo!)
- Previous Professional Experience in Stereoscopy or VFX – Preferred
- Accredited Post-Secondary Degree or Related Coursework – Preferred
We’re looking for the best in the business. If this sounds like you, please apply!
Apply Via: http://stereod.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=4791456
About Stereo D
Stereo D is the recognized leader in high-quality conversions of 2D theatrical content into stereoscopic 3D imagery. Formed in 2009 and acquired by Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. in 2011, the company works with major motion picture studios, directors, cinematographers, and VFX supervisors to bring their vision of 3D storytelling to the screen. Stereo D has completed work for such films as GODZILLA, CAPTAIN AMERICA, NEED FOR SPEED, PACIFIC RIM, THE AVENGERS, JURASSIC PARKÂ and TITANIC in 3D to name a few. Â The company also provides end-to-end 3D production services on feature films, television productions and commercials.
Stereo D is a business run by filmmakers, valuing artistic excellence and speaking the language of film. Our production teams and artists are among the best in the business, driven by an innate passion for all things film. Our unique artist-centric environment enables our people the creative freedom to conceptually support the creative visions of directors, delivering the finest, most dynamic 3D imagery in entertainment.
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Jason Lethcoe
 What is your name?
My name is Jason Lethcoe.
What would you say has been your primary job in animation?
Mostly as a Story Artist, but I got my start as an Inbetweener, worked up to Animator and even Directed for a bit. Â But at the end of the day, I fell in love with Story.
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
Selling funeral plots. Â Seriously. I actually went with my dad to a seminar on how to do it and after trying it for one day, the whole thing creeped me out so badly that I had to find a better way. Â Other jobs included Assistant Manager at Morrow’s Nut House. Â I also used to build elaborate props for parties, 12 foot tall telephones and stuff. Â It was crazy.
What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
I was lucky to get an early start to my career by working on The Little
Mermaid. Getting to work on the project that Continue reading
Disney TV Animation – Digital & Post Production Internship-Summer 2015
To apply for the Disney Internship job for Summer 2015 click this link.
Disney TV Animation – Digital & Post Production Internship-Summer 2015
Job Description
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.
The Disney / ABC Television Group is one of today’s premier media entertainment companies, combining high-quality content with strategic use of technology to deliver compelling news and entertainment viewing experiences to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Our employees are leading, creating, and innovating, making bold moves in unexpected directions that redefine not just what a media company does, but what it can do. At the Disney / ABC Television Group, you can be part of media’s evolution, helping us create what’s next.
For a summary of our different business areas visit www.disneyabctv.com
Responsibilities
The Digital & Post Production team is involved in animation, visual effects, editorial, and post production aspects of animated series production.
This internship position will be involved with helping during the post/finishing end of the production of episodes. Assisting the effects artist and animators to track work, as well as assisting the post supervisors in the finishing of episodes.
• Organize and track notes on shots
• Assist with publicity requests, routing artwork to partners
• Assist tracking of elements, through post process to mastering.
Basic Qualifications
• All students must be eligible to work in the US
• All students must be at least 18 years old
• You must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class – OR – be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last six (6) months – OR – be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program in order to qualify for this internship.
• All students must be available to work up to 40 hours/week.
• All students must be available during the months of May/June through August/September for the 12-15 week program.
All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
• Strong interest in film/television production
• Proven strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Photoshop
• Background in coding, Python preferred
• Understanding of animation production.
This position is with: WD Pict. Television Prod.-TVA
Application Procedures: Submit a resume online. A cover letter is not required, but preferred. The cover letter should contain your professional areas of interest, experience and how you would benefit from an internship with The Disney ABC Television Group.
The deadline to apply for this internship is February 27, 2015
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability
To apply for the Disney Internship job for Summer 2015 click this link.
