Scanline VFX

www.scanlinevfx.com

2 Jobs

904 Employees

About the Company

Scanline VFX is an award-winning, global leader in the visual effects industry with studios in 7 core locations including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, Stuttgart, and Vancouver. From humble beginnings over 30 years ago, we've grown to a team of over 1,200 made up of diverse nationalities from around the world. We believe in the power of storytelling and are committed to helping filmmakers realize their artistic vision. Underpinned by a commitment to innovation, collaboration and long-standing partnerships, we continue to develop innovative tools, techniques and technologies, to offer filmmakers the ultimate in creative freedom. Eyeline Studios, Scanline's virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility. Netflix's investment in Scanline's pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows Scanline to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in VFX. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, Scanline continues to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients outside of Netflix. Established in 1989 in Munich, Scanline became well-known for our ability to create photorealistic natural phenomena such as fire, smoke and water, having developed our proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline. Scanline was the sole developer of Flowline and in 2008, and was the recipient of a Scientific and Technical Achievement Academy Award(r) for the software.

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Company Name: Scanline VFX
Job Title: Volume Capture, Stage Operator
Job Description: Job Title: Volume Capture, Stage Operator Role Summary: Operates and oversees volumetric capture and virtual production stages, ensuring data quality, equipment calibration, and on‑set workflow integrity for live creative shoots. Works with directors and technical supervisors to implement LED wall VFX, Lidar calibration, and camera tracking systems, bridging hardware and software pipelines. Expactations: - Deliver high‑quality capture data and system readiness under tight production schedules. - Maintain professionalism and problem‑solving skills in high‑pressure environments. - Travel globally to on‑set locations as required. Key Responsibilities - Validate capture data quality, flag and resolve issues during VC shoots. - Track camera inventory, status, and maintenance. - Test and QC volumetric capture systems following established workflows. - Assemble and modify physical volume sets, prepare stages for client and production needs. - Ensure correct setup, calibration, and routing of all video signals. - Calibrate Lidar VC stages and integrate results into the processing pipeline. - Perform camera tracking and calibration via Motive and Optitrak; integrate outputs. - Store and archive shoot data and reference materials to meet quality standards prior to handover. - Communicate concerns proactively to relevant team members. Required Skills - Advanced knowledge of on‑set digital acquisition hardware and motion capture tech. - Proficiency with Lidar, LED wall systems, VR, photogrammetry, and real‑time rendering in Unreal Engine. - Strong understanding of still photography, film and video production fundamentals. - Expertise in practical lighting, camera tracking, and operating systems. - Ability to execute complex technical tasks under live production pressure. - Creative problem‑solving with improvisation of quick fixes and tools. - Programming skills in Python or C++ are a plus. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in Film, Computer Science, or a related field. - Minimum 3 years of experience in motion capture projects, technology, and VFX production. - Proven track record with real‑time rendering and UE environments.

Los angeles, United states

Hybrid

17-11-2025

Company Name: Scanline VFX
Job Title: Scanning Technical Director
Job Description: Job title: Scanning Technical Director Role Summary: Lead development and optimization of 3D scanning data workflows and technical infrastructure, ensuring seamless, scalable, and automated processing from capture to integration in VFX, 3D, and game pipelines. Expactations: - 5+ years in pipeline development, 3D scanning, VFX, or game production. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. - Advanced scripting in Python, MEL, Bash. - Extensive use of DCC tools (Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine). - Strong knowledge of photogrammetry, point clouds, and pipeline APIs. Key Responsibilities: - Design, build, and maintain automated tools and scripts for scanning workflows. - Develop and optimize infrastructure for reliable data flow across all pipeline stages. - Integrate scan data into production pipelines, ensuring compatibility and usability. - Troubleshoot technical issues in data alignment, mesh processing, texture integration. - Research and evaluate new scanning hardware/software, implementing improvements. - Support supervisors and production teams with technical setup and ongoing enhancements. - Collaborate with engineers, R&D, and post‑production to meet technical requirements. - Maintain systems for data optimization, automation, and scalability. Required Skills: - Scripting: Python, MEL, Bash. - DCC proficiency: Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine. - Pipeline architecture, API integration, photogrammetry, point cloud processing. - Automation, data workflow optimization, and scalability. - Problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and technical reliability. - Communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. - Ability to research and adopt emerging technologies. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).