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Assist senior visual effects (VFX) artists with the integration of live action footage and computer generated imagery to create images for TV and film.
Junior 2D Artist (Visual Effects)
Level 4
Visual effects (VFX) is the term used to 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, which look realistic but would be dangerous, costly, or simply impossible to capture during live-action shooting.
Junior 2D artists are responsible for assisting the senior visual effects artists by preparing elements for use in the final VFX shot. This will include:
Junior 2D artists utilise artistic knowledge in areas such as composition and colour in addition to accepted industry standard compositing software and operating systems. They are expected to work well within a team and to be good communicators and problem solvers.
Upon successful completion of their apprenticeship the individual will typically progress to become a compositor and may eventually become a 2D or VFX Supervisor. Junior 2D artists will typically be employed by a range of small to large post-production companies servicing the British and International Film, Television and Commercial industries. They will usually be based in an office environment working on television commercials, television series and feature films.
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Skills (the Junior 2D artist will be able to …) |
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The pipeline: from acquisition to delivery
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Principles of colour space
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Pixel math operations
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Project organisation
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Roto-scoping
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Plate preparation and painting
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Image Feature Tracking
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Image manipulation
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3D Fundamentals
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Compositing
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Team working and division of work
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Junior 2D Artists will be expected to demonstrate:
Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include A Levels (or equivalent level 3 qualification) in a moving picture or art related subject. Most candidates will also have English and Maths at level 2 on entry. Some employers may also ask for a portfolio of still or moving image manipulation or the completion of a timed assessment in order to access their artistic and technical ability as part of the selection process.
Apprentices without level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to the completion of their apprenticeship.
It is unlikely that individuals entering this apprenticeship without previous experience will complete the apprenticeship in less than 18 months, and a typical completion time is likely to be 24 months.
This standard will be reviewed in 3 years.
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Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date | Latest end date |
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1.0 | Approved for delivery | 06/04/2016 | Not set | Not set |