Eolas · Roles & crew
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.
Related
Sources
- · Screen Ireland Competency Framework — VFX department (Dec 2024)