VFX On-Set Supervisor

The VFX On-Set Supervisor is the on-set VFX representative — capturing plates, reference data, set measurements, lighting data, and HDRIs that downstream VFX work needs.

What the role does

• Captures on-set reference — HDRIs, chrome balls, grey balls, LiDAR scans
• Measures set dimensions + camera positions
• Coordinates with Director of Photography (DoP / DP) + Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) on plate photography
• Manages on-set VFX kit + data
• Reports to VFX Supervisor on captured material + on-set decisions

Position

Reports to VFX Supervisor. Coordinates with VFX Lead Data Wrangler on captured-data delivery.

Career progression

SI Competency Framework Level 4 — Expert. Specialist on-set VFX career.

Working pattern + guild

Freelance, shoot-heavy.