Visual effects supervisor

Short description: Filmmaker responsible for visual effects

Not to be confused with Special effects supervisor.

In the context of film and television production, a visual effects supervisor is responsible for achieving the creative aims of the director or producers through the use of visual effects.[1][2][3][4][5]

While it is a creative role, most supervisors possess a strong technical background and are capable of making informed decisions about the most efficient and effective technique to employ to solve the problem at hand. Often a supervisor will work in tandem with a visual effects producer and computer graphics supervisor.

Supervisors can be employed directly by a film production company or work for a visual effects company. Often there are several VFX supervisors on a project, although there is typically a senior VFX supervisor directing their efforts.

Specific responsibilities vary depending on the nature of the production, however most supervisors:

* Handle a VFX project from conception through to completion.
* Manage and direct the technical, artistic, and production personnel.
* Possess a knowledge of various visual effects techniques with emphasis on camera set-ups and film knowledge with an eye for composition and camera work.
* Accurately predict timing and associated costs of project.
* Collaborate on the bidding and negotiation processes.

The Visual Effects Society is a prominent trade organization representing the interests of visual effects professionals.[6]

## See also

* Graphics coordinator
* VFX creative director

## References

1. ↑ "What does a VFX supervisor do?". https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/visual-effects-vfx/on-set/vfx-supervisor/.
2. ↑ Serebrennikova, Kseniya. "What Does a VFX Supervisor Do?". https://www.rebelway.net/what-vfx-supervisor-does/.
3. ↑ Failes, Ian (August 30, 2016). "How Visual Effects Supervisors Work with Directors". https://www.inverse.com/article/20339-warcraft-the-walk-life-of-pi-deadpool-visual-effects-supervisors.
4. ↑ Granshaw, Lisa (June 3, 2020). "Want to Work in Visual Effects? What You Need According to 'The Lion King' VFX Supervisor". https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/visual-effects-supervisor-vfx-career-advice-rob-legato-69989/.
5. ↑ "Secrets of the World's Best VFX Supervisors". January 8, 2026. https://foro3d.com/en/2026/january/secrets-of-the-worlds-best-vfx-supervisors.html.
6. ↑ "About". Visual Effects Society. https://vesglobal.org/about/.

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Above the line

* Actor
* Bit actor
* Cameo actor
* Character actor
* Leading actor
* Movie star
* Superstar
* Supporting actor

Film director
* Screenwriter
* Film producer
* Executive producer
* Line producer

Below the line

| Pre-production|

* Unit production manager
* Production coordinator
* Production accountant
* Assistant director
* Script supervisor
* Script coordinator
* Casting director
* Production assistant
* Location manager
* Location scout

| Storyboard|

* Storyboard artist

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Production
design|

* Production designer
* Art director
* Costume designer
* Greensman
* Hairdresser
* Make-up artist
* Set decorator
* Set dresser
* Property master / mistress ("props")
* Weapons master

| Visual arts|

* Matte painter
* Illustrator
* Scenic design

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Photography|

* Cinematographer / Director of photography
* Camera operator
* Focus puller
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* Steadicam
* Digital imaging technician
* Second unit
* Gaffer
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* Grip
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Sound|

* Director of audiography
* Production sound mixer
* Boom operator
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* Dialogue editor
* Re-recording mixer
* Foley artist
* Dubbing
* ADR
* Subtitles
* Composer
* Music supervisor
* Music editor
* Orchestrator

Special effects|

* Special effects supervisor
* Visual effects supervisor

Animation|

* Animator
* Visual effects
* Modeling
* Rigging
* Layout artist

Talent|

* Acting coach
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* Ensemble cast
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* Under-five

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* Film editor
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* Colorist
* Animator
* Technical director

| Visual effects|

* VFX creative director
* Visual effects editor
* Compositor
* Computer-generated imagery
* Rendering

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Other|

* Unit still photographer

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