Visual Effects (VFX) Editor
Handles the visual side of a film or show, linking the production team to the VFX studio.
Overview
A VFX Editor handles the visual aspect of a film, advertisement, video or tv show. VFX Editors work as the link between the film or TV production team, which shoots the live-action footage, and the VFX studio that does the visual effects.
Where they work
- VFX studios
- Film or TV production companies (you can be employed directly by them)
Work environment
You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have a creative bent of mind
- You are good with computers
- You are comfortable working in a team
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in any stream.
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Animation and VFX
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M.Sc.) in the same discipline.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the Department of Animation or Film Studies. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
- Institute of Mass Communication and Media Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana
- R and R Education Foundation, New Delhi
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Birla Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- HEC Group of Institutions, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- ICAT Design and Media College, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Institute of Technology and Management, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Roorkee College of Engineering, Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal, Karnataka
- APEX Institute of Multimedia, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1VFX Assistant Editor
- 2VFX Editor
- 3VFX Supervisor
Expected income
₹15,000 – ₹60,000 per month
These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Animator
Multimedia artist who creates designs and models that simulate movement and tell a story.
Multimedia Designer
Builds presentations of images and information for the web, television, movies and video games.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Computer Science, Arts.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Shoban Narayanan — A Visual Effects Supervisor/Compositing Supervisor working for Hollywood feature films and television shows in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has completed his graduation in Animation and Multimedia from Tamil Nadu Advanced Technical Training Institute.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 187 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Salaries/vfx-editor-salary-SRCH_KO0,10.htm
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.