Visual effects supervisor

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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]

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.

## See also

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* Graphics coordinator
* VFX Creative Director

## References

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1. ^ Creativeskillset.org

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Film crew (filmmaking)

Above the line

* Actor
* Leading actor
* Supporting actor
* Ensemble cast
* Character actor
* Child actor
* Cameo actor
* Bit actor
* Under-five
* Voice actor

Film director
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* Executive producer
* Line producer

Below the line

| Pre-production/
Production|

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

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Photography|

* Cinematographer / director of photography
* Camera operator
* Focus puller
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* Steadicam
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Production
design|

| Sets|

* Production designer
* Art director
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* Swing gang
* Matte painter
* Scenic design
* Greensman

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Props|

* Property master
* Weapons master

Wardrobe|

* Costume designer
* Wardrobe supervisor

Special
effects|

* Special effects supervisor
* Visual effects supervisor

Other|

* Hairdresser
* Make-up artist

Sound|

* Director of audiography / sound director
* Production sound mixer
* Boom operator
* Utility sound technician

Animation|

* Animator
* Visual effects
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* Rigging
* Layout artist

Talent|

| Acting|

* Acting coach
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Stunts|

* Stunt coordinator
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Other|

* Animal wrangler

Post-production|

| Picture|

* Film editor
* Colorist

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Sound|

* Sound editor
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* Foley artist
* Voice foley
* Dubbing
* ADR
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Score|

* Composer
* Music supervisor
* Music editor
* Orchestrator

Visual
effects|

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

Other|

* Technical director

Other|

* Unit still photographer
* Craft services

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