Visual effects art director
Encyclopedia
In the context of film
and television
production, a visual effects art director is responsible for conceptualizing and designing visual effects
shots. They are charged with making creative and aesthetic choices for visual effects. Although the role is generally more creative in nature, most directors have a technical background.
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
and television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
production, a visual effects art director is responsible for conceptualizing and designing visual effects
Visual effects
Visual effects are the various processes by which imagery is created and/or manipulated outside the context of a live action shoot. Visual effects involve the integration of live-action footage and generated imagery to create environments which look realistic, but would be dangerous, costly, or...
shots. They are charged with making creative and aesthetic choices for visual effects. Although the role is generally more creative in nature, most directors have a technical background.