Visual effects (VFX) is the art of combining computer-generated imagery (CG) with live-action pictures. Think of the dinosaurs in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom or the final battle in Avengers: Infinity War. If a scene in a film can’t be captured on camera, it’s made through the ingenuity of VFX.
There are lots of different types of roles in this thriving sector, from artists, programmers, producers, managers and many more - it's home to a full spectrum of skill sets, from art to STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). Many roles also require both set of skills.
Delivered in collaboration with Framestore, famous for bringing characters from films such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Paddington and Avengers to life, the insight featured members of the Framestore team who worked on Loki season 2. They shared insight into their specific roles and involvement in the series and also discussed their own career paths before offering some tips and advice for young people wanting to enter the industry during the Q&A.
The panellists were:
- Davies Ohemeng, Technical Animator
- Shane Sumner, FX TD (Effects Technical Directors)
- Victoria Pleschko, Paint & Roto Artist
The session was chaired by Amy Smith, Global Director, Recruitment and Outreach at Framestore and took place in January 2024. Amy has responded to several of the questions received from participants during the session - download a copy of the FAQs.
Lesson plan
To support your engagement in the session, use the ScreenSkills visual effects (VFX) lesson plan and accompanying resources, including the career map. The lesson plan is suitable for years 5 - 8.
Explore the lesson plan and resources.
Additional resources
Download the FAQs, answered by Amy Smith from Framestore and based on questions received during the session.
Watch our two films featuring employees from Framestore, made in 2021:
Derin Owudunni, a systems support assistant
Dioni Zhong, a senior pipeline technical director
Explore the Access VFX website's careers section
Framestore are a multi Oscar-winning creative and visual effects studio that combines talent and technology to reframe what’s possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences. Find out more.