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1 | Timestamp | Your Gender | Your Age in Years | Which of these fields are you currently working in? | What is the target market for the work you produce? | Please select which of these best describes you current role: | If it applies, please list the rank of your position: | How many years experience in your current position do you have? (e.g. 6 years as a Lighting Artist) | How many years experience working in the visual effects industry do you have? (i.e. 12 years in VFX) | Where are you working? - NOTE: A selection of Hub Cities are listed at the top of this list, it's preferable to select one of these if it applies to you. | What currency do you want to use for filling out this form? | What type of employment contract do you have? | How long, in months, have you been employed in your current job? (i.e. the number of months working for your current employer - this tour only if you've worked somewhere before) | What payment cycle should we use to calculate your rate? | Please specify how much you charge per payment cycle, not including overtime? | How much overtime do you work, on average, per week? | Do you get paid overtime? | Paid OT: How many hours does your employer consider a standard working week, before overtime is calculated? | Paid OT: What is your overtime rate, per hour, as a multiple of your normal pay? (For example, if you earn your normal rate or time off then put 1 below. If you get 2x normal wage for OT put 2. If your rate is on some kind of scale, then put in the most common rate you charge) | What percentage of your income would you attribute to Over Time pay? (example: If 1/4 of your total take home pay is from OT then enter 25) | Approximately how many weeks of the year do you actually charge for? (i.e. 52 for full time employees, if you only work half the year enter 26) | What percentage of tax would you pay on your earnings over the course of a single financial year? (e.g. if you pay 35% tax, enter 35) | Which of the following benefits, if any, do you receive from your employer? | What is the total value of benefits you receive in the average financial year? | Do you support movements to unionise the VFX workforce? | Are you happy with the hours you are required to work in VFX? | Do you like your career? | Do you like the city or hub you're working in? | How do you feel about over time? | What advice would you give to people looking to get into a role like yours in the visual effects industry? | Please estimate what you think your total income is for a financial year, before tax (e.g. 124000 for $124,000/year before tax) please include OT but not benefits. | How can we improve the survey? | What is the highest level of education you have completed? | Option | |||||||
2 | 4/6/2018 23:27:56 | Male | 28 | Animated Feature Film | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Lighting: Lighting Artist | Lead | 2 | 5 | HUB: Montreal/Qubec | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 12 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 75000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 40 | 10 | 52 | 35 | Health Insurance | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | ||||||||||||||
3 | 4/6/2018 23:33:02 | Female | 40 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Production: VFX Producer | None: My job title includes my position (i.e. VFX Supervisor, Executive Producer etc) | 6 | 13 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 14 | Weekly | 5000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | OT on weekends only. Sat @ 1.5x / Sun @ 2x | 5 | 52 | 30 | Flights, Health Insurance, Per Diem Allowance | 34560 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Find PA jobs, alleviate work for your bosses, work hard and be willing to stay late and take on work beyond your job description so you're considered for a higher title and pay. | ||||||||||||
4 | 4/6/2018 23:51:10 | Male | 53 | Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Finishing: Flame Artist (Smoke, Flint etc) | Senior | 12 | 22 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 1 | Daily | 1500 | Yes | 10 | 225 | 10 | 38 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | Don’t bitch about doing the grunt work. | ||||||||||||||
5 | 4/6/2018 23:52:51 | Male | 30 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Supervision: VFX Supervisor (In-House) | None: My job title includes my position (i.e. VFX Supervisor, Executive Producer etc) | 6 | 8 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 2 | Weekly | 2500 | None: I'm the first to the pub every day! | It's complicated... | 50 | 1.5 | 5 | 30 | 35 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | |||||||||||||
6 | 4/7/2018 0:04:03 | Male | 33 | Commercial VFX | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Simulation/FX: FX Technical Director | Lead | 2 | 4 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Full time employee | 30 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 52000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 52 | 23 | Health Insurance, Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 5000 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Sell yourself well. | ||||||||||||||
7 | 4/7/2018 0:20:22 | Male | 30 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Technical: Research and Development | Senior | 4 | 11 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Full time employee | 3 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 85000 | None: I'm the first to the pub every day! | It's complicated... | 52 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | |||||||||||||||||
8 | 4/7/2018 0:22:18 | Male | 34 | Motion Graphics | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Motion Graphics Artist | Senior | 3 | 12 | United States | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 48 | Daily | 500 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | It's complicated... | 50 | 700 | 5 | 45 | 33 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 6 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | |||||||||||||
9 | 4/7/2018 0:42:44 | Male | 30 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX, AR/VR | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | 3D Generalist | Mid | 2 | 2 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 2 | Monthly | 2900 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 52 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Know how to do everything | |||||||||||||||
10 | 4/7/2018 1:24:34 | Male | 29 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Asian Markets (e.g. Bollywood features), European Markets (e.g. European TV), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Compositing: Compositor | Supervisor | 7 | 11 | Denmark | Euros | Full time employee | 16 | Monthly | 5371 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 35 | Flights, Health Insurance | 8000 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | ||||||||||||
11 | 4/7/2018 1:31:35 | Male | 34 | Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Senior | 8 | 10 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Full time employee | 96 | Weekly | 2500 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 40 | 55 | 15 | 52 | 25 | Health Insurance, Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions, Commission on each job | 25000 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | Know the fundamentals, too many people learn from YouTube videos without actually understanding what they're doing. | |||||||||||
12 | 4/7/2018 1:31:53 | Male | 30 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Animation: Previz Artist | Senior | 7 | 7 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Full time employee | 36 | Hourly | 52 | None: I'm the first to the pub every day! | Yes | 40 | 78 | 25 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | ||||||||||||||||
13 | 4/7/2018 1:38:39 | Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Compositing: Compositor | Mid | 7 | 9 | HUB: Vancouver | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 16 | Hourly | 47 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 40 | 70.5 | 20 | 52 | 35 | Health Insurance | 900 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | ||||||||||||||
14 | 4/7/2018 1:51:39 | Male | 19 | Animated Feature Film, Animated Television/Web Series | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Modelling/Layout: Environment Artist | Intern | 1 | 1 | HUB: Vancouver | Canadian Dollars | Part Time | 3 | Hourly | 15 | None: I'm the first to the pub every day! | No | 26 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | Work hard, learn as much as you can and network with people you want to work with or for | ||||||||||||||||
15 | 4/7/2018 2:11:38 | Male | 29 | Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | 3D Generalist | Mid | 1 | 4 | United States | US Dollars | Full time employee | 12 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 78000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | It's complicated... | 52 | 20 | Health Insurance, Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 10000 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | |||||||||||||||
16 | 4/7/2018 2:12:13 | Male | 38 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), European Markets (e.g. European TV) | Technical: Programmer | Head of Department | 4 | 14 | Germany | Euros | Full time employee | 12 | Monthly | 6500 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 2 | 52 | 37 | Flights, Accomodation | 5000 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Other industries pay better | |||||||||||||
17 | 4/7/2018 2:15:09 | Male | 31 | Commercial VFX, Motion Graphics, Animated Television/Web Series | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Animation: 2D Animation | I don't know, or my employer never specified. | 8 | 2 | Mexico | US Dollars | Full time employee | 25 | Monthly | 870 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 50 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | ||||||||||||||||||
18 | 4/7/2018 2:51:53 | Male | 19 | Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | European Markets (e.g. European TV) | Compositing: Compositor | Junior | 1 | 1 | United States | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 1 | Weekly | 150 | None: I'm the first to the pub every day! | No | 52 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | 4/7/2018 3:00:02 | Male | 25 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Animation: Previz Artist | Junior | 1 | 3 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 1 | Hourly | 25 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 45 | 36 | 10 | 40 | 30 | Health Insurance | 8000 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Do it for fun | |||||||||||
20 | 4/7/2018 3:09:38 | Male | 22 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Simulation/FX: FX Artist | Junior | 3 | 4 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Full time employee | 14 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 42000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 47 | 29 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 8 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | |||||||||||||||||
21 | 4/7/2018 3:13:28 | Male | 24 | Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), European Markets (e.g. European TV), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | 3D Generalist | Junior | 1 | 2 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Full time employee | 9 | Monthly | 2000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 40 | 12.85 | 25 | 52 | 20 | Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 400 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 8 | I think expected overtime is the issue | Be prepared for a long hard slog | |||||||||||
22 | 4/7/2018 3:21:52 | Male | 33 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Supervision: VFX Supervisor (In-House) | Supervisor | 11 | 11 | HUB: New York City | US Dollars | Full time employee | 42 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 105000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 52 | 25 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | ||||||||||||||||
23 | 4/7/2018 3:26:56 | Male | 21 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | 3D Generalist | I don't know, or my employer never specified. | 0.7 | 0.7 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Contract freelancer | 7 | Daily | 80 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 49 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | Don’t just do what you’re told at university, practice like mental and do some extra projects - Overwatch can be sacrificed just for 2 nights | |||||||||||||||||
24 | 4/7/2018 3:35:46 | Male | 35 | Commercial VFX | European Markets (e.g. European TV) | Simulation/FX: FX Artist | Mid | 5 | 5 | Denmark | British Pounds | Full time employee | 12 | Monthly | 2500 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 1 | 200 | 25 | 52 | 40 | Flights, Accomodation, Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 3000 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 10 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | Do it because you live it, cause you wont become rich | |||||||||||
25 | 4/7/2018 3:51:54 | Male | 28 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Senior | 7 | 7 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 4 | Hourly | 40 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 8 | 1.5 | 5 | 40 | 35 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 10 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Never back down. Get paid what you deserve to get paid. | ||||||||||||
26 | 4/7/2018 4:03:09 | Male | 32 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Technical: Associate Technical Director | None: My job title includes my position (i.e. VFX Supervisor, Executive Producer etc) | 2 | 2 | HUB: Montreal/Qubec | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 28 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 50000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | It's complicated... | 52 | 33 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | I don't think over time is a problem even if it is unpaid. | |||||||||||||||||
27 | 4/7/2018 4:18:27 | Male | 33 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Simulation/FX: FX Technical Director | Mid | 2.5 | 2.5 | United States | US Dollars | Full time employee | 29 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 93000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 50 | 1.5 | 3 | 52 | 25 | Health Insurance, Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Don't just network. Make real friends and learn from them. | ||||||||||||
28 | 4/7/2018 4:19:11 | Male | 29 | Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Supervision: VFX Supervisor (Studio/Overall) | None: My job title includes my position (i.e. VFX Supervisor, Executive Producer etc) | 2 | 8 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Full time employee | 8 | Hourly | 75 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 45 | 40 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 10 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | |||||||||||||||||
29 | 4/7/2018 4:25:21 | Male | 33 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Simulation/FX: FX Artist | Mid | 7 | 13 | HUB: Vancouver | Canadian Dollars | Contract freelancer | 6 | Hourly | 60 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 8 | 120 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | run away unless you like sitting all your life in front of computer stressing out | |||||||||||||
30 | 4/7/2018 4:41:49 | Male | 38 | AR/VR, Motion Graphics | USA | Technical: Associate Technical Director | None: My job title includes my position (i.e. VFX Supervisor, Executive Producer etc) | 3 | 6 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 60 | Weekly | 1200 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 40 | 30 | 5 | 50 | 35 | 1% ownership | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | network | |||||||||||
31 | 4/7/2018 4:42:47 | Male | 22 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Simulation/FX: Rigging/Creature FX | Mid | 2 | 2 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Full time employee | 5 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 34000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | Flights, Health Insurance | 4000 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 4 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | Learn rigging, nCloth, nHair and if possible Yeti and MEL/python scripting as much as you can at home. Get online courses if you can. Usually a rig by you + cloth (~3 solvers)+hair sim + a yeti groom and/or scripts are usually a good way to get into intern or junior position. Look for smaller studios first doing cinematics and trailers, they are easier to get into. Spend 1-2 years there, and if you want and you are "talented" you can likely to get into a bigger feature VFX studio after. | ||||||||||||
32 | 4/7/2018 4:49:27 | Female | 31 | Commercial VFX | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work), American Television | Compositing: Compositor | Lead | 7 | 8 | HUB: New York City | US Dollars | Full time employee | 20 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 100000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 52 | 30 | Health Insurance | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | ||||||||||||||||
33 | 4/7/2018 5:05:49 | Female | 39 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Production: VFX Producer | None: My job title includes my position (i.e. VFX Supervisor, Executive Producer etc) | 3 | 19 | HUB: Vancouver | Canadian Dollars | Contract freelancer | 1 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 110000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 40 | Health Insurance, phone allowance | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | |||||||||||||||||
34 | 4/7/2018 5:12:44 | Male | 27 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Asian Markets (e.g. Bollywood features), European Markets (e.g. European TV) | Compositing: Compositor | Junior | 0.5 | 0.5 | Germany | Euros | Full time employee | 0 | Monthly | 1800 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Vacation for Overtime | 52 | 35 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | Be open to criticism. Only do it if you love the job | ||||||||||||||||
35 | 4/7/2018 5:31:01 | Male | 34 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Lighting: Lighting Artist | Senior | 10 | 10 | Canada | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 3 | Daily | 465 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 40 | 80 | 8 | 48 | Health Insurance | 130000 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 10 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | |||||||||||||
36 | 4/7/2018 5:40:32 | Male | 32 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Lead | 10 | 10 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Full time employee | 24 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 64000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | It's complicated... | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | |||||||||||||||||||
37 | 4/7/2018 5:49:18 | Male | 33 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Lead | 2 | 8 | HUB: Australia / New Zealand | Australia Dollars | Contract freelancer | 40 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 110000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | It's complicated... | 52 | 30 | Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 10450 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | |||||||||||||||
38 | 4/7/2018 6:12:29 | Male | 29 | Commercial VFX, AR/VR, Motion Graphics | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | 3D Generalist | Mid | 7 | 7 | United States | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 24 | Daily | 650 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 40 | 85 | 10 | 40 | 33 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 8 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | Make as many friends as possible | |||||||||||||
39 | 4/7/2018 6:32:30 | Female | 25 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Production: Coordinator | Senior | 2 | 2.5 | HUB: Australia / New Zealand | Australia Dollars | Contract freelancer | 8 | Hourly | 39 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 60 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 25 | Relocation incentive | 4000 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | It varies from show to show, I understand crunch times for deliveries but when your crew is working 60+ hours for more than 3 months because of bad client notes or indecisiveness I think studios should have more power to hold the clients accountable. | Be prepared to see the shitty side of film making - watching a large group of talented hard working people get burned out because of indecisive leadership (both internally and client side). I doubt anyone can leave this industry without being a but jaded, at least in production. It can be a really fun but sometimes thankless job | |||||||||||
40 | 4/7/2018 6:36:08 | Female | 25 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Production: Coordinator | Senior | 2 | 2.5 | HUB: Vancouver | Canadian Dollars | Contract freelancer | 15 | Hourly | 24 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 40 | 33 | 20 | 50 | 20 | Health Insurance | 2000 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | ||||||||||||
41 | 4/7/2018 6:54:52 | Male | 50 | Feature Film VFX, Animated Feature Film, Animated Television/Web Series | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Asian Markets (e.g. Bollywood features) | Production: Executive Producer | Head of Department | 12 | 26 | Thailand | US Dollars | Full time employee | 150 | Monthly | 1900 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 50 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 15 | Flights, Health Insurance | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | |||||||||||||
42 | 4/7/2018 6:57:13 | Male | 29 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Simulation/FX: Rigging/Creature FX | Mid | 4 | 6 | HUB: Montreal/Qubec | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 3 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 72000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 40 | 1.5 | 10 | 47 | 35 | Health Insurance | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | |||||||||||||
43 | 4/7/2018 7:40:42 | Male | 22 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), European Markets (e.g. European TV) | Compositing: Compositor | Junior | 1 | 1 | Germany | Euros | Full time employee | 12 | Monthly | 2500 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | It's complicated... | 0 | 52 | 32 | Health Insurance | 10 | 7 | 8 | 4 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | |||||||||||||||
44 | 4/7/2018 8:10:16 | Male | 27 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Digital Paint Artist | Junior | 1 | 2 | HUB: Australia / New Zealand | Australia Dollars | Full time employee | 10 | Daily | 250 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 3 | 47 | 10 | 52 | Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | ||||||||||||||
45 | 4/7/2018 8:17:43 | Male | 20 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Mid | 3 | 3 | HUB: Montreal/Qubec | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 10 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 60000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 50 | 45 | 15 | 52 | 35 | Health Insurance | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Do it because you love it and you'll get where you want to be | ||||||||||||
46 | 4/7/2018 8:41:21 | Male | 24 | Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Compositing: Digital Paint Artist | None: My job title includes my position (i.e. VFX Supervisor, Executive Producer etc) | 3 | 3 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 2 | Weekly | 500 | None: I'm the first to the pub every day! | No | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 33 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 8 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Dont let people walk over you and treat you like trash, have a backbone but dont be rude. | ||||||||||||
47 | 4/7/2018 9:21:50 | Female | 29 | Feature Film VFX, Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Production: Coordinator | Senior | 5 | 6 | HUB: New York City | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 1 | Weekly | 2000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 46 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 8 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | ||||||||||||||||
48 | 4/7/2018 10:41:36 | Male | 22 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Modelling/Layout: Layout Artist | Mid | 1.5 | 1.5 | HUB: Australia / New Zealand | Australia Dollars | Contract freelancer | 19 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 50000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | It's complicated... | 1.5 | 10 | 52 | 35 | Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 12500 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | Persistence! Annoy the hell out of recruiters, get feedback on your reel, constantly improve your work and eventually, those companies you keep bugging will see you're capable. | ||||||||||||
49 | 4/7/2018 10:46:12 | Male | 22 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Modelling/Layout: Layout Artist | Mid | 1.5 | 1.5 | HUB: Australia / New Zealand | Australia Dollars | Contract freelancer | 19 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 50000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | It's complicated... | 1.5 | 10 | 52 | 35 | Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 12500 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | Persistence! Annoy the hell out of recruiters, get feedback on your reel, constantly improve your work and eventually, those companies you keep bugging will see you're capable. | ||||||||||||
50 | 4/7/2018 12:32:25 | Male | 24 | Animated Television/Web Series | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Lighting: Technical Director | Mid | 3 | 3 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Full time employee | 6 | Weekly | 1600 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 40 | 60 | 15 | 52 | 32 | Health Insurance, Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 25000 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | ||||||||||||
51 | 4/7/2018 12:33:13 | Male | 28 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Compositing: Compositor | Mid | 6 | 6 | HUB: New York City | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 3 | Hourly | 55 | None: I'm the first to the pub every day! | Yes | 40 | 82.5 | 0 | 52 | 35 | None | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | Good luck | |||||||||||
52 | 4/7/2018 14:51:13 | Male | 28 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Modelling/Layout: Layout Artist | Mid | 6 | 6 | HUB: Vancouver | Canadian Dollars | Contract freelancer | 15 | Hourly | 33.8 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 40 | 50.7 | 10 | 52 | 20 | Health Insurance, Vacation pay 4% | 1600 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | If you want to make money, then this career isn't for you. | |||||||||||
53 | 4/7/2018 15:14:20 | Female | 35 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Production: Coordinator | Senior | 3 | 5 | HUB: Vancouver | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 42 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 63000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 40 | 1.5 | 20 | 52 | 32 | Health Insurance, Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 20000 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Be organized and negotiate what you’re worth | |||||||||||
54 | 4/7/2018 15:35:50 | Male | 28 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Lead | 5 | 6 | United Kingdom | British Pounds | Full time employee | 12 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 50000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 52 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | ||||||||||||||||
55 | 4/7/2018 16:13:08 | Male | 34 | Motion Graphics | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Asian Markets (e.g. Bollywood features), European Markets (e.g. European TV), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work), Australian/New Zealander Market | Motion Graphics Artist | Senior | 10 | 12 | HUB: Australia / New Zealand | Australia Dollars | Contract freelancer | 2 | Daily | 700 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 50 | 100 | 10 | 52 | 30 | Flights, Accomodation, Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 20000 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Motion design isn’t really part of the VFX industry and I prefer it that way. | |||||||||||
56 | 4/7/2018 16:30:54 | Male | 24 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Animation: 3D Animation | Mid | 2.5 | 2.5 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Full time employee | 9 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 48000 | None: I'm the first to the pub every day! | No | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | |||||||||||||
57 | 4/7/2018 19:10:27 | Male | 25 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Rotoscope Artist | Intern | 1 | 1 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Full time employee | 6 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 15000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 5 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | |||||||||||||
58 | 4/7/2018 19:29:38 | Male | 30 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Supervision: DFX Supervisor | None: My job title includes my position (i.e. VFX Supervisor, Executive Producer etc) | 1 | 8 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Full time employee | 96 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 104000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 52 | 35 | Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions, Per Diem Allowance | 6000 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | |||||||||||||||
59 | 4/7/2018 20:06:44 | Male | 20 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Rotoscope Artist | Junior | 0.7 | 0 | Australia | Australia Dollars | Full time employee | 8 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 53200 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | paid normal for 8 hours, none until past 10 hours | 0 | 15 | 52 | 35 | Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | keep clear my dudes | |||||||||||
60 | 4/8/2018 1:48:04 | Male | 29 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Junior | 1 | 5 | HUB: Montreal/Qubec | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 10 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 55000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 40 | 25 | 8 | 52 | 35 | Health Insurance | 6000 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Be nice, work hard, write everything down | 59000 | ||||||||||
61 | 4/8/2018 3:18:53 | Male | 33 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Simulation/FX: FX Technical Director | Senior | 6 | 6 | HUB: Australia / New Zealand | Australia Dollars | Contract freelancer | 8 | Weekly | 4250 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 50 | 127.5 | 15 | 44 | 29 | Flights, Accomodation | 4000 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 4 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | Treat it like a job and no more | 210000 | ||||||||||
62 | 4/8/2018 4:14:27 | Male | 31 | Feature Film VFX, Animated Feature Film | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Technical: Programmer | Mid | 5 | 8 | HUB: Vancouver | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 24 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 96000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Vacation for Overtime | 40 | 72 | 1 | 52 | 25.6 | Health Insurance | 1200 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | 97000 | |||||||||||
63 | 4/8/2018 5:30:19 | Male | 30 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Modelling/Layout: Texture Artist | Senior | 5 | 7 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Fulltime contractor | 18 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 65000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 52 | 35 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 9 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Be nice. Be positive. Dicks don't get far | ||||||||||||||||
64 | 4/8/2018 5:59:30 | Male | 35 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | 3D Generalist | Senior | 12 | 12 | HUB: New York City | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 5 | Daily | 3375 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 45 | 101 | 35 | 45 | 12 | none | 0 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 7 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | if you dont love it dont do it | 158000 | ||||||||||
65 | 4/8/2018 6:55:29 | Male | 30 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Asian Markets (e.g. Bollywood features) | Lighting: Technical Director | Mid | 3 | 6 | HUB: Montreal/Qubec | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 3 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 68500 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 40 | 43 | 15 | 52 | 32 | Health Insurance | 1500 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | 75000 | |||||||||||
66 | 4/8/2018 13:20:16 | Male | 38 | Feature Film VFX, Animated Feature Film | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Technical: Programmer | Senior | 8 | 8 | United States | US Dollars | Full time employee | 101 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 160000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 52 | 15 | Health Insurance, Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 30000 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | 190000 | ||||||||||||||
67 | 4/8/2018 18:36:37 | Male | 28 | Commercial VFX | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Compositing: Compositor | Junior | 2 | 2 | HUB: New York City | US Dollars | Full time employee | 22 | Hourly | 22.03 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 40 | 33 | 10 | 52 | 17 | Health Insurance, Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 3500 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 9 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | 52000 | |||||||||||
68 | 4/8/2018 20:30:58 | Male | 27 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Animation: 3D Animation | Mid | 2 | 2 | HUB: Australia / New Zealand | Australia Dollars | Full time employee | 12 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 69000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 45 | 1.5 | 5 | 52 | 22 | Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 6500 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | You have to be technically minded AND creative to succeed. Hardest department in VFX in my opinion :] | 72000 | ||||||||||
69 | 4/8/2018 23:19:29 | Male | 35 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Lead | 3 | 14 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Fixed term contract | 6 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 80000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 52 | 35 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 6 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Be organised and a clear communicator | ||||||||||||||||
70 | 4/9/2018 0:21:02 | Male | 34 | Animated Television/Web Series | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Supervision: VFX Supervisor (On-Set) | Supervisor | 2 | 10 | United Kingdom | British Pounds | Full time employee | 36 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 45000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 52 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 9 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | Learn to program and go work in tech instead. | 45000 | |||||||||||||||
71 | 4/9/2018 6:53:37 | Male | 32 | Commercial VFX | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work), US Televison Commercials | 3D Generalist | Lead | 1 | 6 | United States | US Dollars | Full time employee | 1 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 85000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Vacation for Overtime | 52 | Health Insurance | 10 | 4 | 5 | 7 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Study Computer Science at school | ||||||||||||||||
72 | 4/9/2018 16:29:43 | Male | 24 | Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX, Motion Graphics | Local TV | Compositing: Compositor | Intern | 1 | 1 | Croatia | Euros | Full time employee | 12 | Monthly | 10 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 29 | transportation | 50 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 5 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | don't | 5955.74 | ||||||||||
73 | 4/9/2018 17:18:00 | Male | 44 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Lead | 11 | 20 | HUB: Australia / New Zealand | Australia Dollars | Full time employee | 44 | Hourly | 82 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 60 | 114 | 10 | 50 | 33 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | Don't argue with notes. Just say you can do it, then figure something out. | 180000 | ||||||||||||
74 | 4/10/2018 0:34:24 | Male | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | 3D Generalist | Mid | 3 | 3 | HUB: Vancouver | Canadian Dollars | Contract freelancer | 16 | Daily | 240 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 52 | 35 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 9 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | don't | 62000 | ||||||||||||||||
75 | 4/10/2018 18:17:58 | Male | 30 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Simulation/FX: FX Technical Director | Junior | 1 | 8 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Contract freelancer | 36 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 30000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 52 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 6 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | avoid going in as a runner | 30000 | ||||||||||||||
76 | 4/10/2018 19:09:03 | Male | 28 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Compositing: Compositor | Mid | 3 | 4 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 1 | Hourly | 27.5 | None: I'm the first to the pub every day! | Yes | 40 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 20 | 30 | 500 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Be cautious, you really need to love the process, the work, and the people. | 30000 | |||||||||||
77 | 4/10/2018 23:31:50 | Male | 27 | Feature Film VFX, Animated Television/Web Series | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | 3D Generalist | Junior | 1 | 1 | HUB: Australia / New Zealand | Australia Dollars | Contract freelancer | 8 | Weekly | 1000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 5 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Be willing to move to get a better rate. | 52000 | |||||||||||
78 | 4/11/2018 0:52:14 | Male | 47 | Animated Feature Film, Animated Television/Web Series | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | 3D Generalist | I don't know, or my employer never specified. | 10 | 20 | HUB: Vancouver | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 5 | Hourly | 22 | None: I'm the first to the pub every day! | No | 30 | 33 | Health Insurance, Food | 10 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 4 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | 120000 | ||||||||||||||
79 | 4/11/2018 13:09:05 | Male | 29 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Senior | 9 | 10 | HUB: Vancouver | Canadian Dollars | Contract freelancer | 18 | Hourly | 47 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 8 | 70 | 20 | 52 | 26 | Health Insurance | 3000 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | Learn as much as you can in your first year or two. Make your mistakes early and definitely work out personal boundaries. Under promise and over deliver. If you are working a lot overtime reconsider if it is worth it and if another studio might be a better option. Make sure you take at least one night a week even during heavy OT for a sports team, your life partner, book club, personal time or whatever. Don’t give this night up easily- it will help keep you sane and help you practice having boundaries with producers/ coords/ leads pressuring you to stay. | 110000 | Perhaps have an ‘Other’ option with comment box for the Overtime question. I do think Overtime is a huge problem in our industry- particularly at certain studios. It is insane and causes a lot of people to choose between a career or a family. Personally I moved to a studio that does Overtime maybe for 2-3 weeks every 4 months. I’m totally happy doing that and having the extra money to pay for holidays and bills. I look forward to those few weeks. But the months of end are unsustainable no matter the $$. | |||||||||
80 | 4/12/2018 1:12:55 | Male | 26 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Simulation/FX: Rigging/Creature FX | Mid | 1.5 | 1.5 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Full time employee | 5 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 38000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Vacation for Overtime | 52 | 30 | Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 380 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | Do it! Feels like one of the best places to be when I compare with people around me. | 38000 | |||||||||||||
81 | 4/12/2018 5:20:02 | Male | 23 | AR/VR | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | 3D Generalist | Junior | 1 | 1 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Full time employee | 12 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 19000 | None: I'm the first to the pub every day! | No | 52 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | If you work for a company that claims to care about employees, they don't. Heads up. | 19000 | ||||||||||||||
82 | 4/12/2018 6:41:06 | Female | 31 | Feature Film VFX, Animated Feature Film | European Markets (e.g. European TV) | 3D Generalist | Junior | 3 | 3 | Germany | Euros | Full time employee | 4 | Monthly | 3000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 52 | 36 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | 36000 | ||||||||||||||||
83 | 4/14/2018 22:26:18 | Male | 35-44 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Compositing: Compositor | Supervisor | 1 | 22 | HUB: Montreal/Qubec | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 8 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 165000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 0 | 52 | 30 | Health Insurance | 2000 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 8 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | 165000 | some college/university | ||||||||||||
84 | 4/15/2018 10:32:35 | Female | 25-34 | Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Production: Coordinator | Junior | 1 | 2 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Full time employee | 1 | Hourly | 20 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 40 | 30 | 20 | 52 | 35 | Health Insurance, Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 2000 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | 65000 | college/university graduate | ||||||||||
85 | 4/15/2018 15:14:39 | Male | 18-24 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Senior | 3 | 3 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Full time employee | 16 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 50000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 52 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | some college/university | |||||||||||||||||
86 | 4/17/2018 6:28:18 | Male | 25-34 | Commercial VFX | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Finishing: Colourist | Mid | 5 | 12 | HUB: New York City | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 60 | Daily | 800 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | It's complicated ... | 120 | 5 | 30 | 39 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Doing great work doesn't matter if you don't know producers to sell yourself to. | 80000 | college/university graduate | |||||||||||
87 | 4/18/2018 4:42:50 | Male | 35-44 | Feature Film VFX, Commercial VFX, AR/VR, Animated Feature Film | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Asian Markets (e.g. Bollywood features), Ride films | Simulation/FX: FX Technical Director | Mid | 4 | 10 | India | US Dollars | Full time employee | 36 | Monthly | 1250 | High Amount: 60hrs+ a week is standard, and it gets bat shit crazy during serious crunch times. | if we work on weekend we get 1 day leave per 2 day worked as comp-off. | 0 | 0 | 52 | 35 | Health Insurance | 8000 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | keep at it. | 881832 | the income tax rate in my contry (India) is at 35%, however, get get to deduct housing loan payments, medical expenditure payments, rental payments, insurence payments etc from salary,so effectively only 50% of my salary is taxable. | some college/university | |||||||||
88 | 4/18/2018 16:03:04 | Male | 18-24 | Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | European Markets (e.g. European TV) | Lighting: Lighting Artist | Junior | 0 | 0 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Part Time | 11 | Daily | 85 | None: I'm the first to the pub every day! | Weekends | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 7 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | Network and have a good showreel | 19000 | high school graduate | ||||||||||
89 | 4/18/2018 16:12:57 | Male | 25-34 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Animation: Character Animation | Mid | 11 | 2.5 | HUB: Vancouver | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 30 | Hourly | 40 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 40 | 60 | 20 | 52 | 30 | Health Insurance | 2400 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | It's not for everyone. | 90000 | trade/technical/vocational training | |||||||||
90 | 4/18/2018 16:23:02 | Male | 18-24 | Commercial VFX, Motion Graphics | European Markets (e.g. European TV) | 3D Generalist | Junior | 1 | 0 | United Kingdom | British Pounds | Full time employee | 0.8 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 1641 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Yes | 1 | 1.5 | 3 | 52 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 8 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | 19700 | college/university graduate | ||||||||||||
91 | 4/18/2018 16:38:32 | Male | 25-34 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX, Industrial Visualisation | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), European Markets (e.g. European TV), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Supervision: VFX Supervisor (In-House) | None: My job title includes my position (i.e. VFX Supervisor, Executive Producer etc) | 1 | 8 | United Kingdom | British Pounds | Full time employee | 58 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 29000 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Mostly yes, depends on job / client | 1 | 21 | 5 | 52 | 20 | Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 2000 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Don't be a dick | 29000 | college/university graduate | |||||||||
92 | 4/18/2018 16:58:03 | Male | 18-24 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Mid | 2.5 | 2.5 | HUB: Australia / New Zealand | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 29 | Hourly | 18.3 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 42 | 17.5 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | 36500 | college/university graduate | ||||||||||||||
93 | 4/18/2018 17:04:23 | Male | 25-34 | Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Motion Graphics | Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Motion Graphics Artist | I don't know, or my employer never specified. | 3 | 8 | United Kingdom | British Pounds | Full time employee | 18 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 22600 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | No | 52 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | 22600 | college/university graduate | ||||||||||||||
94 | 4/18/2018 17:08:15 | Male | 25-34 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Asian Markets (e.g. Bollywood features), European Markets (e.g. European TV) | Compositing: Compositor | Junior | 0.5 | 0.5 | Germany | Euros | Full time employee | 0 | Monthly | 1800 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | Vacation for Overtime | 26 | 35 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 2 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | 21600 | college/university graduate | |||||||||||||||
95 | 4/18/2018 17:20:00 | Male | 35-44 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial) | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), European Markets (e.g. European TV), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | Simulation/FX: FX Technical Director | Senior | 9 | 16 | HUB: London | British Pounds | Contract freelancer | 20 | Daily | 270 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Only at weekends | 40 | 270 | 10 | 50 | 40 | Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 0 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | Over time is a huge problem in the VFX industry. | Consider your work/life balance | 80000 | Change overtime section as many employees don't have seperate overtime rate | college/university graduate | ||||||||
96 | 4/18/2018 17:47:47 | Male | 25-34 | Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Junior | 1 | 1 | HUB: Toronto | Canadian Dollars | Full time employee | 12 | Hourly | 18 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Yes | 44 | 27 | 20 | 52 | 25 | Health Insurance | 10000 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | Passion doesnt pay ur bills..think twice before coming | 40000 | college/university graduate | |||||||||
97 | 4/18/2018 18:20:59 | Male | 25-34 | Feature Film VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Compositing: Compositor | Mid | 3 | 5 | HUB: Australia / New Zealand | Australia Dollars | Full time employee | 3 | Full time (yearly flat wage) | 70000 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | Vacation for Overtime | 40 | 33.6 | 52 | 15 | Super Annuation / Retirement Contributions | 4000 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | My feelings towards overtime depend on the studio. Some studios encourage you to leave on time as much as you can, but will ask you to work overtime when busy. Other studios pressure you to work late every day and have no respect for your personal life. It's the latter that I think is a problem, especially when the overtime work is unpaid. | 76000 | I sent a PM to axiomatic :) | trade/technical/vocational training | ||||||||||
98 | 4/18/2018 18:23:36 | Male | 25-34 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX, AR/VR, Industrial Visualisation | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), Internet / Everywhere (e.g. Web Series or Online Commercial Work) | 3D Generalist | Mid | 2 | 4 | HUB: Los Angeles | US Dollars | Contract freelancer | 18 | Monthly | 2900 | Medium Amount: 40-50hr weeks are common, up to 70hr weeks during crunch, some weekends. | No | 52 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | I don't think over time is an issue, as long as it's paid. | 32000 | college/university graduate | |||||||||||||||
99 | 4/18/2018 18:35:57 | Male | 18-24 | Feature Film VFX, Animated Feature Film | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features) | Simulation/FX: FX Technical Director | Intern | 0 | 2 | Germany | Euros | Full time employee | 3 | Monthly | 400 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 8 | Overtime is one issue of our industry and should be solved by unionizing. | Another answer between overtime is a huge issue and overtime is an issue, but it's okay. | high school graduate | |||||||||||||||||||
100 | 4/18/2018 18:42:14 | Male | 25-34 | Feature Film VFX, Broadcast VFX (Television/Web Serial), Commercial VFX | International Distribution (e.g. Hollywood features), European Markets (e.g. European TV) | Compositing: Compositor | Senior | 6 | 6 | Germany | Euros | Contract freelancer | 2 | Daily | 250 | Small Amount: 30-40hr weeks normally, 40-50hrs during crunch times. | It's complicated ... | 50 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 5 | While the hours are tough, over time is part and parcel of the gig and I can accept that. | DON'T!! | post graduate degree |