Visual effects supervisor

In the context of <a href="/facts/Film/wM3b9Kk3">film</a> and <a href="/facts/Television/X4YG5nT1">television</a> production, a visual effects supervisor is responsible for achieving the creative aims of the director or producers through the use of <a href="/facts/Visual_effects/AdoEkAWU">visual effects</a>.
While it is a creative role, most supervisors possess a strong technical background and are capable of making informed decisions about the most efficient and effective technique to employ to solve the problem at hand. Often a supervisor will work in tandem with a visual effects producer and computer graphics supervisor.
Supervisors can be employed directly by a film production company or work for a visual effects company. Often there are several VFX supervisors on a project, although there is typically a senior VFX supervisor directing their efforts.
Specific responsibilities vary depending on the nature of the production, however most supervisors:

<ul><li>Handle a VFX project from conception through to completion.</li>
<li>Manage and direct the technical, artistic, and production personnel.</li>
<li>Possess a knowledge of various visual effects techniques with emphasis on camera set-ups and film knowledge with an eye for composition and camera work.</li>
<li>Accurately predict timing and associated costs of project.</li>
<li>Collaborate on the bidding and negotiation processes.</li></ul>
The Visual Effects Society is a prominent trade organization representing the interests of visual effects professionals.

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Visual effects supervisor