343505 - Special effects technician
Creates and maintains film, video and computer game recordings, uses computer software, implements special effects in theatre, cinema, television and other events. Uses special tools and equipment, creates impressive visual effects, explosions, fires, smoke, snow, rain and others.
Main activities
* perform creative work with special effect ideas and designs them;
* create special effects and implements them at events, in theater and cinema;
* prepare and maintains tools needed to create special effects;
* collaborate with other creative profession specialists, directors, operators, designers;
* oversee and ensure that special effects are creative, but completely safe for employees and viewers.
Characteristic competences
* create and implement special effect projects;
* use special equipment and tools to create special effects;
* work with other creative profession specialists;
* implement joint projects;
* understand safety protocols and requirements for working with explosives.