The following are definitions by the Visual Effects Society (VES) of many of the commonly used titles used in feature film and television productions involving visual effects and animation. While many of these titles may apply to video games and the broader spectrum of media, those productions have not been specifically addressed in this document.  We intend to created additional lists for visual effects creators in all media, over time.

Please note that this is a living document, and will be updated or modified in an ongoing basis as new titles and definitions are developed or required.  Also note that the definitions here are not in one-to-one correspondence to the List of Titles for Live Action VFX Credits.  This is because some definitions cover more than one title on the list.  Or, because we made a mistake and will count on you as sharp-eyed members of the VES to help us correct our errors.  Thus, the “living document” statement above.

These titles often use “modifiers” such as Co-, Assistant, Senior, etc.  A list of modifiers that alter this list of titles slightly to more accurately reflect a particular position on a production follows at the end of these definitions.

TITLE DEFINITIONS

Many of these positions can be hired by the Production and/or a Facility.

Some productions have their own crew working on shots and sequences just as other facilities do. The basic tasks remain the same for most positions except where specifically noted. In these special cases for Production, people in these positions are typically overseeing the entire production, including overseeing the final work done at facilities.