Job description
We are looking for a skilled Key Grip who will leverage cutting-edge technology, including our proprietary digital twin application, camera crane and proprietary vehicle motion platform for our new virtual production stage and LED volume in Riyadh.
The ecosystem will be integrated and operated through Unreal Engine application, setting new standards for safety, efficiency and optimized performance and productivity.
Pixomondo will provide training to fill knowledge gaps where required.
Individual salaries within this range will be dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications.
Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.
Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters.
Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only.
PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
Job Description Amalgamate traditional on-set production methodologies with the virtual world Supervision of Grip Crew Camera Support - Cranes/Jibs/Dolly Tracks Setting Up Camera Rigs and Calibrating Their Digital Twins Setting Up Video Village for Production and Virtual Production Lighting Support (Non-electrical) - Flags, Scrims Controlling Natural Light within an LED Volume Syncing various Light Fixtures, such as Sky Panels, to Virtual Environments Setting up Lighting Grids with DMX Capabilities Inside Unreal Safety and Rigging Familiarity with a variety of truss setups and their safety requirements Ability to Rig various Cranes, Sliders, Handheld Units with Motion Tracking Sensors Integrated Motion Systems Familiarity with DCS (Digital Camera Systems) and Lens Metadata Encoding Familiarity with a Variety of Motion Tracking Systems, from Optical Tracking Solutions (Vicon, Mosys) to Markerless Feature-based Technologies (Ocellus) Familiarity with Unreal Engine's Livelink Framework Familiarity with LED wall assembly Experience needed: Strong understanding of safety procedures and protocols in hydraulic and electric computer-controlled motion systems.
Experience performing maintenance checks and/or maintaining for hydraulic and/or electric equipment.
Experience as a remote camera crane operator, for example, a Technodolly Effective communication skills to collaborate with technical teams and provide feedback on system performance.
On-set experience with film productions Nice to have: Familiarity and experience using Unreal Engine.
Understanding of pre-visualization and shot design and ability to translate that experience into Unreal environment.
Experience with operations of a vehicle motion platforms About Pixomondo: PXO creates industry-leading Virtual Production and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content.
With over 20 industry awards and nominations, PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, is a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide.
The company has been creating iconic work since 2001, from Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning Hugo and HBO’s Emmy winning Game of Thrones , House of the Dragon, through to Amazon’s The Boys , Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and many more.
In Virtual Production, PXO helps clients to realize their creative vision, from production through to post-production.
Using interactive technology and proprietary software and solutions, PXO brings ideas to life by virtually immersing filmmakers in the worlds they imagined, throughout every stage of the creative process.
The company’s latest LED volume work includes House of the Dragon, Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Netflix’s upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender.
PXO has seven studios and LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany, Saudi and Canada.
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Preferred candidate
Years of experience
No experience required
Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
