Most commonly reported Work Activities

•   Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
•   Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
•   Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
•   Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
•   Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
•   Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorising, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
•   Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorising, estimating, recognising differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
•   Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
•   Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
•   Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Working Life

The CG Supervisor is the person responsible for all 3D content on a production and sits above all the different 3D departments. It is their responsibility to interpret and implement the creative aims of the director and VFX supervisors within schedule and budget.

3D work can get complex and the CG supervisor will need to be very comfortable with both the artistic and technical needs of CG production.

They answer to the VFX supervisor and work in close collaboration with all department leads to ensure a technical standard is being met across the production.

The role of the CG supervisor 

• In collaboration with the CG/VFX supervisor, production designer, art director, interpret script, helping to define Director’s vision.
• Scope all 3D related tasks.
• In collaboration with the VFX supervisor and production, contribute to the bidding and crewing process. 
• Oversee the quality of all work from 3D related disciplines.
• Ensure that compositing has all necessary requirements to final shots.
• Report progress (can address comments/issues clearly to VFX supervisors, producers and production management) and can reduce complex problems to simple solutions. 
• In collaboration with pipeline/IT, responsible for defining a strong, yet flexible, show pipeline for 3D disciplines.
• Proven history of collaborating with R&D teams, and the ability to provide, test, and deploy new tool specifications in a production environment.
• Responsible for quality control, aesthetic consistency, and technical standards across departments.
• Review all client notes, lead production meetings and dailies.
• Ensures that all 3D Assets adhere to pipeline constraints.
• Responsible for show wide pipeline and workflow, mentoring, documentation, and information dissemination.

   

  Works with

  • 2D Supervisor
  • VFX Supervisor
  • Line Producer
  • VFX Producer
  • Production Designer
  • Art Director
  • Director

Most commonly reported Work Tasks

• Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
• Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.
• 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.
• Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programmes.
• Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
• 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.
• Implement and maintain configuration control systems.
• Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.
• 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.
• Create and install special effects as required by the script, mixing chemicals and fabricating needed parts from wood, metal, plaster, and clay.

This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

 Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

 Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Education Routes: CG supervisors often have a Degree in Computer Science, Animation, or Visual Effects. This role requires a lot of production experience across the entire VFX pipeline.

Career Path to CG Supervisor: Several years experience in supervisory role.

Career Path from CG Supervisor: VFX Supervisor, Head of Department.

This is not an entry-level role, proven management experience at senior levels is important.