Training

EXAMPLE 1:
The Following is from a job description for a Motion Capture Technician for the XDG Group, a division of THQ Inc. (Toy Headquarters) (NASDAQ: THQI) a United States based international developer and publisher of video games. Founded in 1989 as Trinity Acquisition Corporation, the company develops products for video game consoles, handheld game systems, as well as for personal computers and wireless devices.
The company maintains a balance of internally created and externally licensed content in its product portfolio. THQ's internally created franchises include Saints Row, Frontlines: Fuel of War, Red Faction, MX vx. ATV, Company of Heroes and others. The company also holds exclusive, long-term licensing agreements with leading sports and entertainment content creators including World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Games Workshop (Warhammer 40,000), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Nickelodeon and Disney-Pixar.
As of January 5, 2009, the location for this description was at: http://www.3dmd.net/forum/archive/motion-capture-technician-3470.htm

CG JOBS
Motion Capture Technician , XDG Group
XDG Group is looking for Motion Capture Technician
Full Time
Job details: Motion Capture Technician Position Summary: To process motion capture data through all stages of the post process pipeline with a focus on solving and retargeting that data to the client rig
Essential Job Functions:
Capturing data
Organizing data
Maintaining capture system hardware
Pipeline development
Remains stationary for long periods of time while working in front of a computer
Manipulates a keyboard, mouse, and/or other input device
Performs other similar or related duties as necessary
Experience/Skills:
6 months -2 years working with motion capture
Working knowledge of 3D Max or Maya
Working knowledge of Motionbuilder
Working knowledge of character rigging
Understanding of basic concepts of motion and animation
Basic math and problem solving skills
Detail-oriented with keen organizational skills
Time management skills
Learns new skills quickly
Basic scripting ability, desired
Character solving knowledge, desired
Knowledge of Motion Analysis motion capture system, desired
Education/Certification/Licensing: Associates (AA) degree from an accredited 2-year college or university or equivalent indus try experience
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States


EXAMPLE 2:
The Visual Effects Society (VES) represents the entertainment full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio leaders, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers in all areas of entertainment from film, television and commercials to music videos and games. Comprised of a diverse group of more than 1,600 members in 17 countries, the VES strives to enrich and educate its own members and members of the entertainment community at large through a multitude of domestic and international events, screenings and programs.

VES publishes lists of titles used by the entertainment industry for job dsescriptions and screen credit. Motion Capture Systems Technician is officially listed as a standard job description in the area of Visual Effects, under the Motion/Performance Capture Unit:

MOTION/PERFORMANCE CAPTURE UNIT
Motion Capture Line Producer
Motion Capture Camera Operator
Motion Capture Supervisor
Motion Capture Pipeline TD
Motion Capture Producer
Motion Capture Pipeline Engineer
Motion Capture Systems Technician
Motion Capture Stage Manager
Motion Capture Systems Engineer
Motion Capture Coordinator
Motion Capture Systems Operator
Motion Capture Assistant
Motion Capture Real Time Operator
Motion Capture Production Assistant

A full list of Visual Effects Job descriptions and the documentation for the
Above source can be found in an Online version of Screen Magazine can be found at: http://www.screenmag.tv/equipped.aspx?eid=2528


ADDITIONAL SUPPORT:
The technical portion of this certificate was developed in consultation with Mr. Thad Johnson. Mr. Johnson is the owner of CRITICAL MOVES, the largest Motion Capture Studio in the United States outside of Hollywood. The studio is located at:
4925 Cadieux Road
Detroit, MI 48224
313-884-6100
www.criticalmovesusa.com