Description
Special effects artists create illusions for movies, videos and computer games. They use computer software.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
digital compositingICT software specificationsmultimedia systemsmotion graphicsgraphic designdigital artscomputer equipmentcomputer graphicsSketchBook ProAdobe PhotoshopSynfiggraphics editor softwareGIMP (graphics editor software)3D lightingAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft Visiocopyright legislationmotion capture
Practical Skills
create moving imagesstudy media sourcesdesign graphicsfinish project within budgetprovide multimedia contentdevelop animationsfollow work scheduleanalyse a scriptfollow a briefadapt to type of mediaconsult with production directoroperate 3D computer graphics softwarereceive appropriate permissions for use of recorded audiovisual examplesrender 3D imagesmanage feedbackmanage portfolioconvert into animated object