Motion Capture Technical Director (StageCraft) - ILM London

The Walt Disney Company; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking an experienced Motion Capture Technical Director for their London studio. This role requires a strong background in motion capture technology, particularly with Vicon systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and supporting motion capture during live-action shoots and data processing. This is a short-term contract requiring immediate availability, appealing to professionals eager to contribute to cutting-edge virtual production.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Vicon or other motion capture systems.
• Proven experience in motion capture for film, television, and games.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Vicon motion capture system during virtual production shoots.
• Calibrate the capture volume and camera tracking objects.
• Process motion capture data and troubleshoot quality issues.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Troubleshooting

Technical Knowledge

Computer Literacy

Job description

Motion Capture Technical Director (StageCraft) - ILM London

Motion Capture Technical Director (StageCraft) - ILM London

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10123660 Location London, United Kingdom Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted6月. 05, 2025

Job Summary:

Position Summary

ILM London's acclaimed StageCraft team, located at our Townsend Studio, invites applications from experienced Motion Capture TDs for a short-term contract requiring immediate availability.

Under the direction of the StageCraft Motion Capture Supervisor the Mocap TD will operate and support the motion capture system throughout virtual production shoots and during mocap data processing.

What You’ll Do:

• Daily operation of Vicon motion capture system in a live action shooting environment

• Daily calibration of the capture Volume

• Calibration of camera tracking objects

• Prepare and mark up motion capture performers, props, cameras, and virtual set environments for data capture.

• Assist performers with fitting head-mounted cameras (HMC)

• Provide support for setting up and retargeting assets for real-time

• Process motion capture data, from tracking to solving.

• Maintenance of markers, tracking objects, and mocap hardware

• Work with the camera department and stage tech to fabricate tracking objects, and reliably attach tracking objects & other devices to cameras

• Assist with motion capture camera placement

• Troubleshoot Vicon data quality

• Ensure capture of all data, with slate names that are in sync with production

• Communicates with the StageCraft team on the status of the camera tracking

• Assist Mocap Lead with the adjustment of mocap camera placement to ensure coverage

• Assist with camera offset and lens calibration protocols

• Routing of video signals

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with Vicon or other motion capture systems

• Proven experience in motion capture for film, television, and games, specifically utilizing Vicon Shogun.

• Proficient in tracking and solving motion capture data

• A good knowledge of Maya

• Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding human movement

• On-set production experience preferred

• Must be able to execute technically difficult work and maintain a productive attitude under the pressure of live-action production.

• Must have knowledge of film production.

• Familiarity with video hardware and signals preferred.

• Must be highly computer literate with Linux and Windows Operating Systems.

• Must be an excellent troubleshooter to diagnose and solve issues in complex integrated systems of computers, video recording systems, software, and other sensor-driven systems.

• Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures used in visual effects and film production.

This role is On-site, which means the employee is required to work full-time on-site at a Company designated location

Application Deadline: 12 June 2025

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Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd. , which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic .

ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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