An FX Artist for animation production creates and integrates 3D effects like particles, fluids, and dynamics, ensuring shots are complete, optimised, and ready for compositing.
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Working Life
A FX Artist for animation production is someone with a excellent knowledge of 3D and compositing software and application of 3D effects such as Particles, fluids, collision dynamics and compositing.
The FX artist ensures that all shots are complete and that FX are optimised and organised so that they are ready for use in production. The FX artist also creates any necessary documentation for the overseas lighting launch for the production.
Typical Tasks
- Establish direct and reflected FX and compositing for each assigned shot.
- Ensure that assigned shots fit in the continuity of a sequence and fulfil the vision of the directors, production designer, art director, VFX supervisor and head of lighting, while meeting the production schedule.
- Develop an effects library for the production alongside the animation and lighting team.
- Submit work for review to CG supervisor, head of lighting, art directors, production designers and VFX supervisor.
- Optimise, refine, and correct model geometry to satisfy the artistic requirements of the CG supervisor.
- Contribute innovative and original ideas towards optimising FX and look development for the production.
- Reinforce the importance of deadlines, and alerts the production manager, CG asset lead, CG supervisor VFX supervisor and production coordinators of any problem arising that could effect schedule.
- Assist in the documentation and communication of technical and process guidelines for lighting creation and implementation.
Works with
- CG Asset Lead
- Directors
- Art Directors
- CG Supervisor
- Production Manager
- Production Coordinators
- Lighting Department
- VFX Supervisor
Qualities - FX Artist
Is this role right for me?
To succeed at this job, you need:
Several years production experience as a FX artist. Entry level can be gained through junior status and a good portfolio.
A high level of attention to detail with strong problem solving skills.
Technical skills and an artistic eye for colour, animation, and FX.
Great organisational skills and the ability to manage a very busy team while meeting production timetables and budgets.n
Interests - FX Artist
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.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Entry / Progression - FX Artist
Education Routes: FX artists often have a degree in Animation, Film or Visual Effects.
Career Path to FX Artist: Several years experience in the look development department, or generalist knowledge across the pipeline with FX knowledge.
Career Path from FX Artist: Head of Department, Lead FX, VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, CG Asset Lead.
Entry-level role available at Junior FX Artist.
Show reel and experience are very important.
