A Day In The Life
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Industry
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Industry
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Average
$49,960
ANNUAL
$24.02
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,920
ANNUAL
$14.39
HOURLY
Mid Level
$47,470
ANNUAL
$22.82
HOURLY
Expert Level
$71,980
ANNUAL
$34.61
HOURLY
Special Effects Artists and Animators
680
Projected job openings through 2030
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Supporting Programs
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators
01
Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
02
Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.
03
Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design, and progress tracking.
04
Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.
05
Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
06
Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters.
07
Implement and maintain configuration control systems.
08
Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.
09
Develop briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters, and slide shows.
10
Create and install special effects as required by the script, mixing chemicals and fabricating needed parts from wood, metal, plaster, and clay.
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Visualization
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Near Vision
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