VFX
RTS Headquarters
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London
Tue, 17/09/2024
Visual effects (VFX) is the process in which technical images are created or manipulated for a desired effect that is not possible with live action filmmaking. Each job in VFX requires different skills and training is usually needed for the career path.
Skills needed
- Knowledge of the VFX process and digital tools required
- Able to work well in a team and individually
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Strong communication skills
Job roles
- Rotoscoping/roto artist
- Modeling artist
- Matchmover
- 2D artist
- Effects technical director
- Shader development technical director
- FX animator
- Pipeline technical director
- Rigging technical director
- VFX artist
- VFX supervisor/editor
Duties include
- Designing and creating visual special effects
- Collating a VFX blueprint, reading the script and communicating with the director and team to determine what special effects are required
- Identifying mistakes before the final cut
- Communicating with other departments
Useful links
“What really matters now is talent” VFX experts discuss breaking into the industry
VFX industry in need of new talent