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Final post in this week’s series looking at which countries have the largest populations of VFX professionals in various roles. 1 in 13 VFX workers at VFX studios in India are in Production, versus in 1 in 7 in the United States and United Kingdom, and 1 in 8 in Canada and Australia. The study looked at the 4644 Production positions, including VFX Producers, Production Managers, Coordinators and Production Assistants. As you'll see on the second slide, India has the highest overall headcount in Production -- unsurprising given that it’s the country with the most artists. Canada is a close second, followed by the United Kingdom and the United States. Other VFX roles, for comparison: 3D and Environment/DMP: https://lnkd.in/gEVybHrY. VFX Supervisors at VFX studios, Previz/Postviz: https://lnkd.in/gCTWruEd. Compositing, Roto/Paint and MM/Tracking: https://lnkd.in/gUPEVcfP Creature TDs, Rigging and Groom Artists: https://lnkd.in/dZ2WgrKt The data comes from a core group of 175 internationally recognized studios that provide visual effects for Hollywood movies, with over 42,000 VFX professionals across all disciplines. Client-side production staff are not included in this particular dataset. #vfx #vfxjobs #globalproduction #filmmaking

Where in the world are VFX Compositors, Roto/Paint Artists and Matchmove/Tracking Artists? As you’ll see in the slideshow, India has by far the highest headcount when it comes to 2D-centric disciplines and matchmove/tracking, with almost 2x the number of Compositors compared to the next entry (Canada), 10x the number of matchmove and tracking artists, and more than 30x the number of Roto/Paint artists. As with 3D disciplines, the United Kingdom consistently ranks third in terms of overall headcount. This is the third post in a series. If you want to compare this to similar charts for 3D artist roles, here's the first post: https://lnkd.in/gEVybHrY. And for VFX Supervisor roles at VFX studios and Previz/Postviz artists, here’s the second post: https://lnkd.in/gCTWruEd. The data comes from a core group of 175 internationally recognized studios that provide visual effects for Hollywood movies, with over 42,000 VFX professionals across all disciplines. #vfx #vfxjobs #globalproduction #filmmaking

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By popular request, here are the countries with the highest headcount in VFX for Creature Technical Director / CFX roles, plus Rigging- and Grooming-focused roles. There’s overlap between these roles, and dividing them up based on job titles is a little artificial. That said, Canada has the highest number of Creature TD / CFX roles in VFX, and the highest total number of artists across these three job titles, by a considerable margin. India has a higher number of roles specifically called out as Rigging or Grooming. Similar charts for other VFX roles can be found here, for comparison: 3D and Environment/DMP: https://lnkd.in/gEVybHrY. VFX Supervisors at VFX studios, Previz/Postviz: https://lnkd.in/gCTWruEd. Compositing, Roto/Paint and MM/Tracking: https://lnkd.in/gUPEVcfP The data comes from a core group of 175 internationally recognized studios that provide visual effects for Hollywood movies, with over 42,000 VFX professionals across all disciplines. #vfx #vfxjobs #globalproduction #filmmaking

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Why dont we use the RFP process in contracting for visual effects services? Bard says… It's true that the visual effects (VFX) industry in film and television often deviates from the traditional RFP process for several reasons. Here's a breakdown of your questions: **Why don't they use RFPs?** * **Fast-paced environment:** Productions often have tight deadlines and need to move quickly, and the formal RFP process can be time-consuming. * **Pre-existing relationships:** Studios and VFX houses often have established relationships, built on trust and past collaborations, making RFPs less necessary. * **Specificity of VFX needs:** Describing complex VFX needs in an RFP can be challenging, and studios may prefer direct discussions with trusted vendors. * **Budget flexibility:** VFX costs can be fluid depending on the final design, making fixed proposals through RFPs impractical. **Origins of RFPs:** * RFPs arose in government and corporate procurement to ensure fairness and transparency in selecting vendors. * They offer a standardized process for comparing proposals based on specific criteria. **Who uses RFPs for VFX?** * Some larger studios or productions, especially for government-funded projects, may still use RFPs for accountability and legal reasons. * Smaller productions or independent filmmakers might use modified RFPs for broader outreach. **Consequences of skipping RFPs:** * **Lack of transparency:** Without defined selection criteria, companies risk favoring certain vendors or overlooking qualified options. * **Unequal competition:** Smaller vendors without established connections may struggle to compete. * **Potential legal issues:** For government-funded projects, skipping mandatory RFPs could lead to legal challenges. **Alternatives to RFPs:** * **Pre-qualified vendor lists:** Studios maintain lists of trusted VFX houses based on past performance and qualifications. * **Invitations to quote (ITQs):** Studios directly invite specific vendors to submit proposals based on the project's needs. * **Negotiation-based processes:** Studios negotiate directly with preferred vendors, adjusting budgets and scope as needed. While RFPs remain important in some contexts, the film and television industry often prioritizes speed, flexibility, and established relationships, leading to alternative approaches for selecting VFX partners.

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CG Supervisor on Set! Sometimes, we receive projects for post that were shot without the involvement of a CG supervisor on set. Why wasn’t one invited to the shoot? Correct me if I'm wrong, but there are at least two reasons: budget savings or confidence in one's own abilities to shoot the project independently, relying on experience and knowledge. This can be the case, and sometimes producers, operators, or directors do have sufficient knowledge in the field of visual effects. However, unfortunately, this isn't always the case, and it genuinely pains me to see it. Attempting to save on a supervisor during the shoot can ultimately lead to a much larger budget during post-production, when VFX artists start grappling with shots, unsure of how to approach them. Consequently, the budget increases due to the complexity of the work arising from additional problems. And what about cleanups? Without adequate knowledge of how certain things are done technically, scenes might be shot in a way that cleaning up the footage could take a significant chunk of the budget, for work that no one will ever see. Alternatively, the operator might discard a good shot, thinking there will be problems removing an object, although in reality, that's not the case. If the project isn't graphically complex, producers might not invite a CG supervisor to the shoot, but at the very least, they could consult with one on various issues before filming. Advice costs nothing! My point is that it would be genuinely great if the budget is used appropriately, rather than on correcting unnecessary mistakes. Neither the creators nor the project benefits from this!

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