Special Effects (SFX) in the film and TV industry cover a range of live-action effects including pyrotechnics and physical effects.
Individuals are graded against clearly defined criteria including evidence of their work on defined effects and/or defined tasks; and evidence of their accumulated experience working in the industry.
There are four levels of seniority in the Grading Scheme:-
- Supervisor;
- Senior Technician;
- Technician;
- Trainee.
You can find application forms and other documents, and a list of JIGS accredited SFX technicians, here.
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