Compare Special Effects Artists and Animators & Film and Video Editors District Of Columbia

Comparison Special Effects Artists and... Film and Video Editors
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Special Effects Artists and Animators $68,700
Film and Video Editors $86,300

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Telecommunications Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Low
Telecommunications Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
High

Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

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English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Medium
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
High

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
Medium

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators
High
Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
Very High

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators

7 related certifications

Certification for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors

5 related certifications

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