Official tasks for Special Effects Artists and Animators

VFX Artist

Official tasks for Special Effects Artists and Animators.

O*NET reference Special Effects Artists and Animators (27-1014.00) · occupation basis specialism

Occupation basis: specialism — this is a narrower or closely related role within Special Effects Artists and Animators. Use only the official tasks that apply, plus the person's own tasks. This O*NET-SOC code is a family of roles — film VFX, game real-time, and motion graphics share it and are not the same job.

Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.
Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.

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Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.Not yet assessed

Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.Not yet assessed

Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.Not yet assessed

Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.Not yet assessed

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O*NET occupation basis: specialism — Special Effects Artists and Animators (27-1014.00).

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