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ARTISTE EFFETS VISUELS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Performing Arts (General)
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visual effects artist
1, record 1, English, visual%20effects%20artist
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- VFX artist 2, record 1, English, VFX%20artist
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A visual effects artist uses computer-generated methods to create special effects and animations for media productions such as films, TV shows and video games; their responsibilities include developing storyboards, designing effects, performing tests, and collaborating with the production team. 1, record 1, English, - visual%20effects%20artist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- artiste d'effets visuels
1, record 1, French, artiste%20d%27effets%20visuels
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-01-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- visual effects artist
1, record 2, English, visual%20effects%20artist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- VFX artist 1, record 2, English, VFX%20artist
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- artiste d'effets visuels
1, record 2, French, artiste%20d%27effets%20visuels
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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