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Capture Tech, Game Capture

About Nexon

Nexon, a world leader in online games, is building a workplace based on mutual respect, good humor, and the pursuit of excellence because we believe that great games can only be built by amazing people. Our vision is to create high quality, innovative online games that create unforgettable experiences for players around the world.

Nexon America is a leader in online gaming and award-winning publisher of renowned MMORPGs MapleStory , Mabinogi and Vindictus , which have gone on to break records and captivate players, and the company was recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company in February 2022 for 2 years in a row! With new projects on the horizon, Nexon America maintains the pioneering and innovative spirit of its parent company, Nexon, employing its player-first approach, while designing the best possible gameplay experiences for the western market.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

As a Capture Tech you will be assisting the Capture Artist in creating cinematic clips to be used in marketing assets and trailers for an upcoming title. Being able to take direction and quickly pickup game mechanics is a must. The ideal candidate will be adept at racing games of all sorts and able to work in a team environment. You will be the actor that the Capture Artist is filming. Constant refining of shots is the norm, so doing many takes of the same shot is very common, the ideal candidate should excel in troubleshooting on-the-fly technical issues and maintain a professional attitude should unforeseen issues arise.. The ability to make suggestions to elevate the shots captured will always be welcome, but they must also graciously accept that their input may not always be taken into account.

This will be a 1 month assignment and requires being onsite in the office everyday.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Capture Directors and other artists with game footage capture as a “player actor” for use in a wide range of marketing assets
• Work with various game debug systems and be the master and go to knowledge holder for these commands
• Act as an AD during shoots, keeping track of details like loadouts, character pathing, and set decorating.
• Be an expert on the technical side of builds and getting kits setup and ready for a shoot
• Troubleshoot technical issues, including builds, PC workstations, dev kits, etc. and communicate with game studios on issues as needed
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Work Experience

• At least 1 year of capture tech experience

Knowledge/Skills

• Avid gamer on next-gen platforms and PCs, with a focus on racing games of all sorts
• Eye for composition and high level of attention to detail
• Knowledge video game debug systems
• Ability to multitask while maintaining professionalism and composure while working under tight deadlines
• Focused, good listener and able to take constructive criticism
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills

Pluses

• Background in visual arts (film, photography, motion graphics, etc)
• Real world photography/cinematography experience
• College degree in the requisite field or equivalent work experience preferred