A graphics coordinator, GC, or font assist is an individual who works, usually on a

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show, as a producer of on-air

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and

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. The graphics coordinator decides what content should be displayed on-air - such as on a fullpage (a full-screen graphic) or a

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(a bar graphic appearing in the lower third of the screen). The GC should not be confused with the

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, who usually operates a

character generator A character generator, often abbreviated as CG, is a device or software that produces static or animated text (such as news crawls and credits rolls) for keying into a video stream. Modern character generators are computer-based, and they can ...

(CG) and is part of a

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, or a broadcast designer who physically creates the graphics. A CG (

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) coordinator or supervisor plays an important role in film and television productions. Their role is to supervise, manage, and administer the

computer-generated imagery Computer-generated imagery (CGI) is the use of computer graphics to create or contribute to images in art, printed media, video games, simulators, and visual effects in films, television programs, shorts, commercials, and videos. The image ...

(CGI) digital production

computer animation Computer animation is the process used for digitally generating animations. The more general term computer-generated imagery (CGI) encompasses both static scenes ( still images) and dynamic images ( moving images), while computer animation re ...

workflow A workflow consists of an orchestrated and repeatable pattern of activity, enabled by the systematic organization of resources into processes that transform materials, provide services, or process information. It can be depicted as a sequence ...

for the film or

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and attend client meetings and

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s.mymajors.com Graphics Coordinator: Career
/ref> 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

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, VFX creative director and

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. 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

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is a prominent

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representing the interests of visual effects

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