We’ve talked a lot about different visual effects jobs in the film industry, without which modern films couldn’t be made. It is worth mentioning that headlines have been made claiming some VFX workers are treated unfairly or asked to work inhumanely long hours. The fact of the matter is these jobs are occupied by people. People who are paid the minimum amount by their employer to accomplish their tasks. But as artistic and beautiful as films have the capability of being, they can’t be made at the expense of human dignity. So if you occupy any of these jobs and feel like your well-being isn’t valued over the completion of the project, please say something. You owe it to yourself and to every other VFX worker out there to set the record straight. As more and more VFX workers unionize, they assure a safe working environment for the rest of us. This article is the final of a multi-part series designed to educate and inspire filmmakers interested in VFX jobs or learning more about visual effects in general. VFX Editor I’m sure that every filmmaker and most movie-goers know what an Editor does. But there is a subcategory of editing that fits into the VFX world. And that is the job we are talking about here. Editing workspace. Source: Unsplash. VFX Editors track all of the visual effects shots within a given sequence. They make sure all VFX shots fit into the overall edit. They also do a lot of...
Published By: CineD - Sunday, 28 January, 2024