Graphics coordinator

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A graphics coordinator (GC) or font assist is an individual who works, usually on a television show, as a producer of on-air still and motion graphics. The graphics coordinator decides what content should be displayed on-air — such as on a fullpage (a full-screen graphic) or a lower third (a bar graphic appearing in the lower third of the screen). The GC should not be confused with the Operator, who usually operates a character generator (CG) and is part of a television crew, or a broadcast designer who physically creates the graphics.[http://study.com/articles/Graphics_Coordinator_Job_Information_for_Students_Considering_a_Career_as_a_Graphics_Coordinator.html study.com Graphics Coordinator: Job & Career Info]

A CG (3D computer graphics) coordinator or supervisor plays an important role in film and television productions. Their role is to supervise, manage, and administer the computer-generated imagery (CGI) digital production computer animation workflow for the film or television show and attend client meetings and conference calls.[http://www.mymajors.com/career/graphics-coordinator/ mymajors.com Graphics Coordinator: Career]

The CG supervisor generally is in charge or has a senior input regarding artist management and resource planning, and also plays a senior role in digital productions. While it is a creative role, most supervisors possess a strong technical background and are capable of making informed decisions about the most efficient and effective techniques to employ in order to solve the problem at hand. Often, a supervisor will work in tandem with a visual effects producer, VFX creative director and visual effects supervisor.{{Cite web |date=2017-01-25 |title=CG Supervisor |url=http://vfxvancouver.com/job/goldtooth-creative-agency-inc-vancouver-2-cg-supervisor-2/ |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=VFX Vancouver Job Board |language=en-US}}

Specific responsibilities vary somewhat, depending on the nature of the production; however, most supervisors:

• Handle a CG project from conception through to completion;
• Manage and direct the technical, artistic, and production staff;
• Possess a knowledge of various computer graphic techniques, with emphasis on technical aspects, pipelines, and general film knowledge;
• Constantly improve workflow and artist training, with an eye on efficiency;
• Collaborate on the bidding and negotiation processes.

There is no union for CG supervisors; however, the Visual Effects Society is a prominent trade organization representing the interests of visual effects professionals.{{Cite journal |last=Plaisance |first=Guillaume |date=March 2023 |title=Governing a union's external stakeholders: A prioritization method based on relationship quality and perceived impact |url=https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apce.12375 |journal=Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics |language=en |volume=94 |issue=1 |pages=75–108 |doi=10.1111/apce.12375 |issn=1370-4788}}