Assistant visual effects technical director
“An assistant visual effects technical director supports visual effects projects by providing technical assistance to creative departments, troubleshooting workflow issues, and managing data and resources”
Visual effects describe any imagery created, altered, or enhanced for moving media. They involve the integration of live-action footage and computer-generated imagery to create images that look realistic but would be dangerous, costly or simply impossible to capture during live-action shooting. As an assistant visual effects technical director, you’ll perform a diverse series of technical support functions in order to ensure the smooth running of a visual effects project, including supporting and troubleshooting the pipeline and workflow tools; providing technical assistance to the creative departments; and managing data and resources. You’ll develop the ability to utilise a variety of industry standard graphical applications, scripting languages and operating systems, and may support projects by gathering artist requirements, designing solutions and coding small-scale tools using established employer workflow requirements.
Duration: 18 months
Relevant school subjects: Art and ICT
Entry requirements: A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification in a moving picture- or art-related subject, as well as English and maths at level 2. Employers may also ask for an online portfolio
Achievement upon completion: Level 4 (Higher)—equivalent to a foundation degree
Potential salary upon completion: £28,000 per annum
Find out more: www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk
