Keyword

VFX Artist

Visual Effects Editor

Visual Effects Artist

Minimum Preferably 10th Standard pass

2+ Years of work experience

The tasks a VFX Editor is expected to perform include: Understanding requirements for post-production

Planning the process for post-production. Preparing and finalising effort estimates and work plan in accordance to requirements

Ability to understand the principles of broadcast traffic operations

Ability to handle fundamentals of broadcast technical operations

Familiar with the features and workings of the scheduling software and how to use it effectively

Ability to monitor available inventory at all times

Knowledge about how to calculate the exact time available for paid and promotional advertisements

Well versed in scheduling advertisements keeping in mind exceptions and special requests made by the agency

Ability to re-schedule advertisements upon changes in content duration and scheduling made by the content production teams

Understanding about how to check the format and quality of advertisements and ensure they are fit for airing

Well versed with applicable legal and regulatory requirements including broadcasting rules and regulations

Digital software such as After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Adobe, Blender and Autodesk Maya

Proven organizational experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong technical background and experience

Patience

Willingness to learn

It is a desk job

Need not handle a team

Travelling maybe a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is available

Working hours

Media and Entertainment companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift system maybe available

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous One may develop occupational hazards like vision issues, body ache, joint pain, fatigue, stress, etc.

For candidates with up to 2 yearsexperience - INR 7,000 to INR 8,000 per monthFor candidates with 2 to 5 yearsexperience INR 20,000 to INR 30,000 per monthFor candidates with over 5 yearsexperience INR 40,000 to INR 50,000 per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of Film and Television Sector in India

The Media and Entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country. The television segment in India accounts for over 40% of the revenues. It also contributes to above 35% of the revenues to the Indian advertising industry. The film industry, on the other hand, has seen a tremendous growth and has become a brand name in the recent years. This has helped it to enter the international market.

The current employment across Media & Entertainment sector is estimated to be over 1 million persons (in terms of direct employment only). The Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) on Entertainment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13% to 14% between 2008 and 2022.

Job Prospects in Animation Sector in India

Job prospects for animators are rising at a very fast pace thanks to the boom in the entertainment and gaming industry. Animation with time has got a good hold over movies, television and advertising industries due to the excessive use of special effects. Full length animation movies are in great demand. A single animation film requires as many as 500 animators, which means huge employment opportunities. Animation is one of the concrete, lucrative and demanding career options which serves both entertainment and education (e-learning) industries alike.

Media and Entertainment companies, colleges and institutes across India

Self-employed

All across India

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MAAC Preet Vihar

GCS Computer Tech Pvt Ltd

Aptech Limited, Aptech House

Arena Animation all across India

R. K. Films & Media Academy

FX School

IL & FS Skills

Reliance Aims

VFX Media and Design

Will be updated