Who is a visual effects animator?
A visual effects animator is a professional responsible for special effects in movies. Now, oddly enough, they focus on special effects that cannot be added during live-action filming. For example, many times, green screen is used when filming actors in the studio.
However, the real and exciting background that we see in the film is inserted later. Similarly, these professionals are also responsible for creating complete characters. As such, all they use are computer software programs to create these entities and integrate them into the film. These characters can be so animated that they can also interact with live action characters.
Remember the dinosaurs and the Anaconda in those blockbuster movies? Well, that’s what VFX animators can do! Thus, TV shows, commercials, movies and other similar projects become more realistic and exciting.
Prior Education/Training
Although it can be safely said that no formal study is required to be a visual animator, they certainly train hard and build a strong background in art and multimedia animation. Most of them work with other artists and work on their storytelling and aesthetic skills long before they really realize their dream of being a visual effects animator.
It is generally recommended that professionals interested in this career study art, fine art, photography, or similar art-related fields. Some of them are actually looking for higher specializations in visual media and visual effects eventually. The ability and training to use computer software with speed is highly valued as a skill.
work environment
Most of these professionals spend a lot of time in an office using their computers and animation software. However, those who work with larger media agencies and movie studios may travel to document, understand, and see how actual filming occurs, for research and development.
Their hours are often long and they can commonly be seen working to tight deadlines, weekends and nights. Many of them are self-employed and self-employed or consult.
The industries that used to conventionally employ them were film companies, the film industry, and video games, but newer media agencies, larger YouTube channels, companies that create content for schools, companies that create DIY projects for school and even digital marketing agencies employ them. . Many content development companies employ animators to create promotional videos or movies for their clients.
salary
If it wasn’t exciting enough to transport people into a fantasy/realism world using art and technology, the salary is lucrative. Disregarding the best in the industry who make millions, even young animators earn handsome amounts as freelancers and/or full-time employees. The more credentials and portfolio you have, the better your earning potential.