Game Capture Artist

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Buddha Jones is an award-winning advertising and design agency that strives to engage all audiences in a way that reflects our world, shapes our culture and sparks emotion. Since 2004, Buddha Jones has partnered with industry leading entertainment and brand partners to create bold and innovative marketing campaigns across all markets. Our portfolio includes trailers, TV spots, digital and social media campaigns, motion graphics, branding and creative content for a wide range of clients including Warner Brothers, Universal, Disney/Marvel, Sony, Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Hulu, Microsoft and others. Buddha Jones is based in Hollywood, CA. We are seeking a Game Capture Artist who will assist in capturing footage from a game build to provide top of class assets to the project.

Responsibilities:

• Quickly learn new game builds including debug commands, test and troubleshoot solutions within WIP builds, communicate directly with development team to resolve issues as needed
• Report back on available options within a build throughout a capture project so all parties are aware of capture possibilities and limitations
• Develop and organize shot lists in collaboration with Capture Director, Creative Directors, Editors, and Producers with regards to script and editorial needs
• Relay necessary creative and technical information to all pertinent parties
• With an eye for cinematic storytelling, compose and capture scenes that show off key features, impressive visuals, or specific moments within a game
• Will capture single player projects or second shoot on multiplayer projects under the supervision and guidance of a Game Capture Director
• Additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have a reel or portfolio
• Must have 1+ years of experience capturing game footage
• Must be comfortable working with various game engines (Unreal, Unity, etc) and use some video game development terminology
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Must have experience working with and troubleshooting a wide variety of platforms (mobile, console, PC,VR)
• Must have a strong working knowledge of cameras including depth of field, aperture, focus, lenses, ISO, etc

Bonus:

• Photography/cinematography/Film Experience (Strong understanding of composition, lighting, and color theory in visual media)
• Display knowledge of common debug tools or commands