ISCO Occupation Group 2166.12 Special Effects Artist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Special Effects Artist: Special effects artists create illusions for movies, videos and computer games. They use computer software.
Essential Skills
- Develop Animations
- Study Media Sources
- Motion Graphics
- Analyse A Script
- Ict Software Specifications
- Computer Equipment
- Graphic Design
- Design Graphics
- Digital Compositing
- Finish Project Within Budget
- Follow Work Schedule
- Adapt To Type Of Media
- Follow A Brief
- Create Moving Images
- Provide Multimedia Content
- Multimedia Systems
Optional Skills
- Synfig
- Copyright Legislation
- Convert Into Animated Object
- Gimp (Graphics Editor Software)
- Sketchbook Pro
- Consult With Production Director
- Operate 3D Computer Graphics Software
- Manage Feedback
- Graphics Editor Software
- Manage Portfolio
- Motion Capture
- Render 3D Images
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- 3D Lighting
- Microsoft Visio
Alternative Names
- Special Effects Specialist
- Digital Effects Specialist
- Digital Effects Artist
- Special Effects Animator
- Special Effects Technician
- Special Effect Image Designer
- Visual Effects Artist
- Senior Special Effects Artist