Animation and Visual Effects Industry by Career Track

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The following categories comprise the major career tracks in the entertainment industry as defined by film, television, internet, computer and console platforms:


Visual Development

The role that the Art Department plays in establishing the design of creatures, props and environments use in the telling of story in any broadcast medium, including games.


Character Animation

The animation of characters or objects in order to tell story in any broadcast medium, including games.


Modeling

The creation of computer graphics assets to be used in character animation or environments in any of the broadcast or games mediums.


Computer Graphics (Feature) Lighting and Effects

The manipulation of computer graphics assets in the creation of an entirely digital program for any broadcast medium, including games.


Post-Production Visual Effects

The manipulation of computer graphics assets and cinematography to produce the illusion of reality in post-production.


Special Effects

The on-set choreography of pyrotechnics, stunt work, and other practical effects to produce the illusion of reality during live cinematography.