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


Higher Level