Special effects artists create illusions for movies, videos and computer games. They use computer software.
The production of art through digital tools, software, computers or other electronic devices. It involves the use of various mediums for artistic expression such as digital photography or computer graphics as well as pixel art.
The offered computers, computer peripheral equipment and software products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
The field that merges approaches from computer science and design. It involves the process of creating images, 3D models generation, as well as the rendering, texturing and lighting them. Its applications vary from digital photography, film and video games, and the display of images on electronic devices.
The process and software for digitally assembling multiple images to make one, final image.
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
The techniques and software for creating the illusion of motion such as keyframing, Adobe After Effects, and Nuke.
The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.
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Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.
Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.
Create and develop two-dimensional and three-dimensional images in motion and animations.
Design and develop visual animations using creativity and computer skills. Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, colour, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
Develop multimedia materials such as screen shots, graphics, slide shows, animations and videos to be used as content integrated in a broader informational context.
Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.
Apply a variety of visual techniques in order to design graphic material. Combine graphical elements to communicate concepts and ideas.
Make sure to stay within budget. Adapt work and materials to budget.
Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.
Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.
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The arrangement or digital effect which simulates lighting in a 3D environment.
The computer program Adobe Illustrator CC is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Adobe.
The computer program Adobe Photoshop is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Adobe.
The computer program GIMP is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by The GIMP Development Team.
The field of graphical ICT tools which enable digital editing and composition of graphics, such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to develop both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.
The computer program Microsoft Visio is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
The process and techniques for capturing the movement of human actors in order to create and animate digital characters that look and move as humanly as possible.
The computer program SketchBook Pro is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Autodesk.
The computer program Synfig is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by Robert Quattlebaum.
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.
Convert real objects into visual animation elements, using animation techniques such as optical scanning.
Use graphical ICT tools, such as Autodesk Maya, Blender which enable digital editing, modelling, rendering and composition of graphics. These tools are based in mathematical representation of three-dimensional objects.
Gain and receive appropriate permissions for use of recorded visual examples of your work. Obtain permissions to use images of people in your promotion.
Provide feedback to others. Evaluate and respond constructively and professionally to critical communication from colleagues and customers.
Maintain a personal portfolio by selecting your best photos or work and regularly adding new ones in order to show your professional skills and development.
Use specialised tools to convert 3D wire frame models into 2D images with 3D photorealistic effects or non-photorealistic rendering on a computer.