In the context of

film A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ...

and

television Television, sometimes shortened to TV, is a telecommunication medium for transmitting moving images and sound. The term can refer to a television set, or the medium of television transmission. Television is a mass medium for advertisin ...

production, a visual effects art director is responsible for conceptualizing and designing

visual effects Visual effects (sometimes abbreviated VFX) is the process by which imagery is created or manipulated outside the context of a live-action shot in filmmaking and video production. The integration of live-action footage and other live-action foota ...

shots. They are charged with making creative and aesthetic choices for visual effects. Although the role is generally more creative in nature, most directors have a technical background.ork.chron.com, How to Become a Visual Effects Art Director, by Christina Caldwell, Demand Media
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