[Hiring] Virtual Production Specialist @Chapman University Careers

Role Description

Reporting to the Production Support Manager, the Virtual Production Specialist will provide technical guidance and support for Dodge College Virtual Production workflows and pipelines. This position is responsible for supervising ingestion of media assets, providing on-set technical guidance for LED wall infrastructures, and assisting with related media management of Virtual Production filming. The Virtual Production Specialist is responsible for delivering on-set support to students, faculty, and staff utilizing advanced tools and VP workflows for complex technical shoots including:

• Previs
• S techvis
• Virtual cameras
• Other related technologies

Additionally, the Virtual Production Specialist will provide configuration and technical support for associated technologies including:

• LED wall panels
• Motion-tracking systems
• Virtual production engines
• RT servers
• Other related virtual production elements, materials, and tools

This position will assist with events and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of functionality related to professional motion picture and broadcast production equipment including but not limited to digital cinema cameras, lenses, lighting, sound, grip and electric for Media and Entertainment (M&E) Production
• Experience with VFX and Virtual Production pipeline development
• Experience with Virtual Production and related workflows, including image capture, camera tracking, MoCap, VCam, Scanning and Simulcam technologies, volumetric capture, interactive lighting, and in-camera VFX
• Experience with related Virtual Production tools and technologies, including Disguise, Mo-Sys, Zero Density, Perforce, Unreal Engine, Unity, Python, Physics Based Rendering (PBR) materials, and other related emerging technologies
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others in complex situations, maintain on-set etiquette, fulfill production roles, and supervise stage/studio protocols
• Working knowledge of media and entertainment production within the context of Virtual Production, Plate Capture and Conform, and associated On-Set Infrastructure
• Exceptionally detail oriented while maintaining high volume of work with quick turnaround
• Strong writing skills for communicating with supervisors, faculty, staff, and vendors
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to frequent interruptions
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality in both oral and written communication
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook
• Undergraduate degree in film production, entertainment technology, computer science, broadcast engineering, or related field

Requirements

• Support Virtual Production on-set or remote studio sessions with students, faculty, and staff
• Provide technical supervision and support of Virtual Production shoots, LED wall, operation of virtual and cinema cameras, incorporation of Unreal Engine, ingestion of VFX plates, real-time playback, and transfer of related media assets
• Maintain and support Virtual Production equipment including cameras, tracking systems, playback engines, servers, LED panels, design software, and related components
• Maintain relationships with repair vendors, schedule and track out-of-house repairs
• Service equipment as needed
• Regularly inspect and evaluate equipment for integrity, operation, and safety
• Interface and interact with Information Systems and Technology staff to support and troubleshoot related technologies, networking interfaces and protocols, system hardware and associated infrastructure
• Assist with setup of various events
• Provide technical guidance and related instructional support to students, faculty and associated technical operations staff
• Provide documentation and instructional guides on the proper use, handling, operations, and procedures of LED volumes, studio space, and related hardware
• Assist with the hiring and training of student support staff
• Create weekly schedules and track hours/expenses
• Provide additional support to Director of Production and Technical Operations, Production Support Manager, Production Support Team and other staff as needed
• Assist with other duties as assigned