Stage Operator / Supervisor – Virtual Production Studios

Yellowcat; Pamplona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A production company is seeking a Stage Operator / Supervisor to manage LED technology and digital systems within a virtual production stage. This role involves setting up LED volumes, ensuring real-time rendering, and troubleshooting technical issues. Ideal candidates have experience with virtual production and real-time engines. This is an onsite position located in Barcelona, Spain with a daily rate of €320+.

Formación

• Experience with virtual production stages and LED volume technology.
• Proficiency with real-time engines (Unreal Engine, LiveFX, Disguise).
• Familiarity with camera tracking systems and motion capture technology.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and operate LED volumes and tracking systems.
• Ensure real-time rendering environments are functioning properly.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to the virtual production stage.

Conocimientos

Experience with virtual production stages and LED volume technology

Proficiency with real-time engines (Unreal Engine, LiveFX, Disguise)

Familiarity with camera tracking systems and motion capture technology

Strong technical troubleshooting abilities

Ability to work collaboratively with cinematographers, directors, and video engineers

Understanding of colour calibration and display technologies

Descripción del empleo

Stage Operator / Supervisor – Virtual Production Studios

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity for a Stage Operator / Supervisor to oversee and maintain the LED technology and digital systems within a virtual production stage. This includes managing the LED volume, camera tracking systems, real-time rendering tools (such as LiveFX, Disguise, and Unreal Engine), controlling image-based lighting, and ensuring seamless real-time adjustments during shoots.

The Role

• Set up and operate LED volumes, green screens, and tracking systems.
• Ensure real-time rendering environments (e.g. Unreal Engine) are functioning properly.
• Work closely with the Videographer / DOP and Video Engineer to synchronise virtual backgrounds with camera movements.
• Calibrate camera tracking systems to ensure accurate positioning within virtual space.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to the virtual production stage.
• Monitor performance of LED walls and adjust settings for optimal results.
• Change content, scenes, virtual lightings and move objects in 3D.
• Assist in aligning physical props and actors with virtual elements for seamless integration.
• Capture and record camera content using specialised tools, ensuring metadata accuracy and adherence to production format and quality standards.

The Person

• Experience with virtual production stages and LED volume technology.
• Proficiency with real-time engines (Unreal Engine, LiveFX, Disguise).
• Familiarity with camera tracking systems and motion capture technology.
• Strong technical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cinematographers, directors, and video engineers.
• Understanding of colour calibration and display technologies.

The Details

• Daily rate : €320+ (Autónomo)
• Location : Barcelona, Spain
• Type : Studio-based (onsite)
• Contract : Ongoing temporary assignment
• Working days : 1 to 5 days per week (depending on workload)
• Start date : ASAP