Description
The process and software for digitally assembling multiple images to make one, final image.
Alternative labels
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Digital compositing is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Special effects artist: Special effects artists create illusions for movies, videos and computer games. They use computer software.
Optional knowledge
Digital compositing is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Animation director: Animation directors supervise and recruit multimedia artists. They are responsible for the quality of the animation, that the production is delivered on time and within budget.
Animator: Animators use software to create animations, these are rapidly sequenced together images to create an illusion of movement.
Graphic designer: Graphic designers create text and images to communicate ideas. They make visual concepts by hand or using computer software, intended for publishing in paper or online media such as advertisements, websites, and magazines.
Design and applied arts vocational teacher: Design and applied arts vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, applied arts and crafts, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master for an applied arts and crafts profession, such as graphic designer or interior designer. Design and applied arts vocational teachers monitor the students’ progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject of applied arts and crafts through assignments, tests and examinations.
Video and motion picture editor: Video and motion picture editors are responsible for the assembly and cutting of raw footage into a logically and aesthetically either for movies, television series, or domestic purposes. They reorganize scenes that have been shot and decide which special effects are needed. Video and motion picture editors work closely together with sound editors and music directors.
Broadcast news editor: Broadcast news editors decide which news stories will be covered during the news. They assign journalists to each item. Broadcast news editors also determine the length of coverage for each news item and where it will be featured during the broadcast.
References
- Digital compositing – ESCO
