Framestore
http://www.framestore.com
9 Noel Street
London
W1F 8GH
+44 (0)20 7208 2600
info@framestore.com
Services
Animation (Cell), Animation (Computer), Archiving, Computer Graphics, Credits/Idents/Titles, Design, Digital Compositing, Digital Matte Painting, DVD Authoring , DVD Duplication , Encoding, Motion Capture, Motion Control, Multi Media, Picture Manipulation, Scanning , Spot effects, Telecine, Virtual Sets, Wire Effects, Digital Mastergrading of feature films, as part of our Digital Intermediate services, full range of digital VFX for Commercials, Television and Film
Clients
Broadcast,Film,Commercials,New Media
Member profile
Framestore has been working in digital film and video for over 20 years now, creating original and astonishing work that has helped make it the largest visual effects and computer animation studio in Europe.
2008 saw a magnificent first for Framestore, in the form of wins at both the Oscars and BAFTAs for Achievement in Special Effects for our work on The Golden Compass.
In addition to these, Framestore has won numerous international awards including two Technical Academy Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, four BAFTA Craft Awards and thirteen Primetime Emmy Awards.
Film for 2008/09 includes:
Australia Quantum of Solace Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Where The Wild Things Are Prince of Persia
Our first animated feature project, The Tale of Despereaux, is released around Christmas 2008. For television, work has nearly completed on Primeval 3, an expanded third outing for ITV's family sci-fi drama.
Current Jobs listed by Framestore
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Commercials - Personal Assistant
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As a Personal Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the managing directors with the running of the commercials department.:
- Diary Management - Arranging Travel - Organising meetings, setting up conference and video calls - Booking resources - Booking in appraisals - Organising and filing confidential documents - Setting up and formatting powerpoint presentations - Updating spreadsheets, databases and other administrative duties - Answering phone calls and taking messages from clients - Liasing with the HR, finance, systems, Desktop and VFX departments - Updating house reels - Supporting our Head of New Business by attending client presentations as his assistant. - Organising client PR events
Additionally, you will work closely with the Managing Partners and head of new business to ensure that they are prepared for meetings, as well as discreetly deal with confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate manner. |
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CG Line Producer - Animated Comedy Series
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Digital Matte Painters
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We are currently looking to increase our Matte Painting team and have medium to long term positions available. We are looking for mid to senior candidates with relevant production experience working as a digital Matte Painter. |
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Cloth/Creature TD
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Graphics R&D Software Engineers
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Our R&D department produces innovative technology which allows us to meet the needs of both current and future projects. They collaborate closely with our artists to ensure they have the technology to work their magic, as well as developing tools which will keep our studio at the forefront of VFX production.
We are seeking to recruit a number of graphics R&D software engineers to help further develop our proprietary tools in a number of areas, including: |
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Compositor
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Compositors seamlessly integrate all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements. Compositors work closely with Visual Effects Supervisors and CG Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a visual effects shot. |
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Junior MAC Administrator
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Framestore Art Department is looking for a Junior MAC Administrator to join their growing team. In this role you will be working within a small team, using the mainstream creative digital artwork applications such as Adobe and Autodesk products . |
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Senior Database/System Administrator
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Leading London-based Film Visual Effects company Framestore are looking for a killer DBA specializing in PostgreSQL on Linux. |
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Pipeline Show TD
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We are looking for Pipeline TDs to join the team to cover work on projects including Gravity, War Horse and Captain America, as well as some very exciting new film projects starting up very soon. The roles are working within the Pipeline team to solve problems and maintain the production workflow. |
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Texture Artists
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Candidates should have the ability to create painterly textures from traditional painted reference material, creating both organic and hard surface textures. The successful candidate will be a flexible, creative artist with the proven ability to meet deadlines. |
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VFX Coordinator
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The VFX Coordinator is central to VFX project management. They liaise with all aspects of production and post-production: director, editor, external VFX Supervisor and producers, internal producers and supervisors as well as artists. Working closely with and on behalf of the internal VFX Producer, they help strategise and implement tasks and targets crucial to the delivery of the project on time and on budget. |
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VFX Line Producer
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The VFX Line Producer is central to VFX project management. They liaise with all aspects of production and post-production: director, editor, external VFX Supervisor and producers, internal producers and supervisors as well as artists. Working closely with and on behalf of the internal VFX Producer, they help strategise and implement tasks and targets crucial to the delivery of the project on time and on budget.
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Senior Producer - Commercials
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Framestore is one of the largest visual effects and computer animation studios in Europe, based in Central London. Working in film, television and commercials, the company has over 20 years of experience in digital film and video technology. |
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3D Commercials Manager - Maternity Leave
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Framestore's award winning Commercials division are looking for a Manager for the 3D team to cover for a 12 month maternity leave period. |
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Texture Artist
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If you are interested in future roles within the Framestore Texture Team please register your details. |
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Show Pipeline TD
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We are looking for Pipeline TDs to join the team to cover work on projects including Gravity and War Horse, as well as some very exciting new film projects starting up very soon. The roles are working within the Pipeline team to solve problems and maintain the production workflow. |
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iPhone Developer
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Framestore is looking for iPhone Developers to work on projects supporting our digital production and management systems. The positions are in a small team working closely with our creative talent and management teams. |
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Related press releases for Framestore
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Framestore Further Expands Global Offering with Montreal Launch (30 Jan 13) |
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| Oscar-winning visual effects and multiplatform content company, Framestore, today announced the opening of its latest worldwide office, Montréal, during a visit to its London HQ by Québec Premier Pauline Marois. |
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Skyfall title sequence by Rattling Stick and Framestore (23 Nov 12) |
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| Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise, long-time collaborators Daniel Kleinman and Framestore have teamed up for the fifth time to deliver a spectacular opening title sequence for Skyfall. |
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Framestore Restructures Management in Line with Global Integration Strategy (20 Sep 12) |
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| Framestore is restructuring its senior commercials management team to reflect the company?s increased global reach and ongoing evolution into an integrated advertising partner.
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Framestore uses immersive VFX to further enhance movie going experience for secret cinema (5 Jul 12) |
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| Framestore's digital team has partnered with cult movie-loving community, Secret Cinema, to further enhance film viewing experiences with immersive visual effects (VFX). |
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Framestore confirms 'VFX for any platform' positioning with groundbreaking new commission and official appointment of Jonny Dixon & Robin Carlisle (21 Jun 12) |
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| Framestore is cementing its position as a leader of inventive content with the award of a groundbreaking realtime visual installation for a world famous financial institution. |
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Framestore creates BBC idents for 'Euro 2012' (13 Jun 12) |
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| The BBC Euro 2012 title sequence sees embroidered emblems from European team badges come to life in a world of material textures. |
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Jay Z and Kanye West 'No Church in the Wild' (31 May 12) |
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| Framestore colourist, Simon Bourne, has just crafted the grade of a new Jay Z and Kanye West promo that's set to take the world by storm. |
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Framestore further bolsters CG department with multiplatform expertise (29 May 12) |
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| Framestore is further strengthening its CG department and integrated offering by hiring Liz Oliver; a CG line producer with extensive experience in multiplatform disciplines. |
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An eye for an eye (3 Apr 12) |
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| Wrath of the Titans opened in the US and UK on March 30th 2012. |
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Framestore develops pioneering new modular crowd system for epic pepsi commercial (2 Apr 12) |
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| Framestore has just completed VFX work on an epic Pepsi commercial that sees San Sebastian's beach play host to a massive party, with DJ Calvin Harris at the helm. |
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Framestore appoints Jon Collins as 'President of Integrated Advertising (worldwide)' (21 Mar 12) |
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| Framestore is promoting Jon Collins, currently Founder and President of Framestore's New York operation, to the newly created role of President of Integrated Advertising (Worldwide). |
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Framestore Wins at FICCI and BAA (19 Mar 12) |
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| Framestore is celebrating the end of an awards-heavy week thanks to grabbing yet more silverware from not one but two industry award ceremonies.
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UK CG-leaders Framestore and Blitz Games Studios behind game changing Coca-cola Super Bowl Campaign (6 Feb 12) |
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| Visual effects house Framestore and videogame developer Blitz Game Studios have joined forces to create and develop a ground-breaking streamed digital experience that formed the core of Coca-Cola's Super Bowl 2012 advertising campaign. |
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Framestore creates Cadbury's Joyville (6 Feb 12) |
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| Framestore has helped a purple army of 'Joyville workers' take to the skies for Fallon's latest Cadbury's showstopper. |
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War Horse nominated for a BAFTA (18 Jan 12) |
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| Framestore's feature film visual effects have once again received attention from BAFTA in the form of a 'Special Visual Effects' nomination, this time for work on Spielberg's War Horse. |
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A beautiful Holmes with an amazing water feature (19 Dec 11) |
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| Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows opens on 16th December 2011 in the USA and the UK. |
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Framestore strenghtens production dept with Bumble Davis and James Alexander (30 Nov 11) |
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| Framestore's busy commercials production department is expanding, taking on two new producers: Bumble Davis (formerly head of production at Golden Square) and James Alexander (hailing from Envy). |
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CANON 'IXUS 220' (23 Nov 11) |
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| Framestore has directed, produced and designed VFX for the latest TV spot for Canon's new IXUS 220HS camera. |
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Framestore opens regional satellite with Arts University College Bournemouth (16 Nov 11) |
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| Oscar-winning visual effects house, Framestore, is embarking on a joint enterprise with Arts University College Bournemouth (AUCB) to create a regional outpost for visual effects preparatory work. The new studio launches on Wednesday 16th November 2011. |
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Digital tinkering and tailoring by Framestore (20 Sep 11) |
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| Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is released in the UK on 16th September 2011 and will open in the US on 9th December. Framestore created the film's digital visual effects. |
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Boneheaded brilliance (29 Jul 11) |
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| Framestore VFX production on Captain America: The First Avenger. |
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Ending with a splash (15 Jul 11) |
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| The release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II on July 15th 2011 marks the end of perhaps the most ambitious - and certainly the most remunerative - film cycles in cinematic history. |
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BAFTA Honours Framestore VFX Artists (11 Jul 11) |
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| The inaugural BAFTA Brits to Watch in partnership with Audi took place in Los Angeles on Saturday 9th July 2011. |
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Framestore directs and crafts VFX for Andrex's second CG puppy commercial (27 May 11) |
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| Framestore has created the second instalment of Andrex's new CG puppy campaign, a party themed commercial called Collections. |
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The Third Floor & Framestore partner to provide European market with unmatched previs (24 May 11) |
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| The Third Floor, Inc., Hollywood's preeminent previsualization company, is joining up with Framestore, the London-New York Oscar-winning visual effects house, to provide European directors with top-tier previs expertise. |
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