performance-lighting-designer/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — performance lighting designer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-1014.00 (Special Effects Artists and Animators) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2166; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
• [Core] Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.
• [Core] Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
• [Supplemental] Assemble, typeset, scan, and produce digital camera-ready art or film negatives and printer's proofs.
• [Core] Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters.
• [Supplemental] Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.
• [Core] Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.
• [Supplemental] Create pen-and-paper images to be scanned, edited, colored, textured, or animated by computer.
• [Supplemental] Develop briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters, and slide shows.
• [Supplemental] Use models to simulate the behavior of animated objects in the finished sequence.
• [Core] Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design, and progress tracking.
• [Supplemental] Convert real objects to animated objects through modeling, using techniques such as optical scanning.
• [Supplemental] Implement and maintain configuration control systems.

Detailed work activities

• Assemble equipment or components.
• Convert data among multiple digital or analog formats.
• Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
• Create computer-generated graphics or animation.
• Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
• Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
• Maintain computer equipment or software.
• Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Operate photographic developing or print production equipment.
• Prepare film for distribution or use.
• Prepare production storyboards.