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Essential for

• Audio describer
  An audio describer is a professional who provides aural descriptions of visual elements in various media formats, such as films, television programs, theater performances, and exhi…
• Video and motion picture director
  Video and motion picture directors are responsible for the overall production of a movie or television program. They edit and translate the script into audiovisual images. Video an…
• Stand-in
  Stand-ins replace actors before the filming starts. They perform the actions of the actors during the lighting and audiovisual setup, so everything is in the right place during the…
• Stop-motion animator
  Stop-motion animators create animations by using puppets or clay models. Other titles The following job titles also refer to stop-motion animator: stop motion animation specialist …
• Animator
  Animators use software to create animations, these are rapidly sequenced together images to create an illusion of movement. Other titles The following job titles also refer to anim…
• Boom operator
  Boom operators set up and operate the boom microphone, either by hand, on an arm or on a moving platform. They make sure that every microphone is correctly stationed…
• Director of photography
  Directors of photography are responsible for the visual interpretation of the script and all photography components of the film, including framing, colouring, lightning, style and …
• Camera operator
  Camera operators setup and operate digital film cameras to shoot domestic motion pictures or television programs. They work together with the video and motion picture director, the…
• Stunt performer
  Stunt performers execute actions that are too dangerous for actors to perform, that they are not physically able to do or require specialised skills such as fight scenes, jumping…
• Animation layout artist
  Animation layout artists work with the cameramen and director to coordinate and create optimal 3D animation shots. They translate 2D storyboards into 3D animated shots and are resp…
• Storyboard artist
  A Storyboard Artist is a visual storyteller who creates sequential drawings—called storyboards—that represent the scenes of a film, television show, animation, commercial, or video…
• Special effects artist
  Special effects artists create illusions for movies, videos and computer games. They use computer software. Other titles The following job titles also refer to special effects arti…
• Voice-over artist
  Voice-over artists perform the dialogues of animated television or movie characters. They empathise with their characters and make them come alive with their voice. Duties Here are…
• Cartoonist
  A Cartoonist is a visual artist who creates humorous, satirical, or thought-provoking illustrations, often accompanied by captions or dialogue. These drawings appear in newspapers,…

Optional for

• Actor/actress
  Actors/actresses play roles and parts on live stage performances, TV, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment or instruction. They use body la…
• Digital media designer
  Digital media designers create and edit graphics, animations, sound, text and video to assist in the creation of integrated multimedia products. They may perform activities related…