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Job Position(s): Volume Operator
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union

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Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.

Eyeline Studios
At Eyeline, Scanline VFX’s virtual production division, we want to provide you with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers. Learn more.
The Stage Operator, Volume Capture partners with Director, Applied Innovations supervisor to identify technical requirements for virtual production projects and volumetric capture shoots including in-camera VFX on LED stages and volumetric capture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and validate capture data quality standards during VC shoots, flagging issues as needed
  • Track camera inventory and maintenance status
  • Test and QC Volume capture systems following established workflows
  • Assist in assembling and modifying the physical Volume
  • Prepare the stage for client, production, and processing requirements
  • Ensure equipment upkeep and correct setup, calibration, and routing of video signals
  • Perform Lidar VC stage calibrations and integrate them into the processing pipeline
  • Perform camera tracking and calibrations via Motive and Optitrak and integrate into the processing pipeline
  • Ensure shoot-derived data and reference materials are stored correctly, and meet quality standards before handover to software, editorial, and research teams
  • Communicate effectively with the team and proactively report concerns to the relevant team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Film, Computer Science, or relevant area
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in Motion Capture projects, technology and VFX
  • Comfortable utilizing a mix of technologies, including but not limited to lidar, motion capture, LED walls, VR, photogrammetry
  • Must be able to execute technically difficult work and maintain a productive attitude under the pressure of a live action production environment
  • Advanced knowledge of on-set digital acquisition hardware
  • Knowledge of real time rendering and Unreal Engine
  • Advanced knowledge of still photography, film, and video production
  • Advanced knowledge of practical lighting on film stages
  • Advanced knowledge of camera tracking and operating systems
  • Programming skills in Python & or C++ is a plus
  • Creative technical problem solver, able to improvise quick fix solutions and tools if necessary in time sensitive pressure situations
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in Motion Capture projects, technology and VFX
  • Ability to travel to onset locations globally
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Los Angeles, California. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.
About Us Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Seoul, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry. We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas. Powered by Netflix Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients. Come as you are We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
About Us
Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Seoul, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.
We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

Powered by Netflix
Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are
We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
About Us
Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars – VFX, Studios and Labs – form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.
At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.
Netflix Investment- Eyeline
With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.

Come as you are
We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
We will only consider applicants based in Los Angeles, or those willing to relocate.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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