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Sub-class

59.121 — Visual Effects

59.121
Sub-class
Visual effects
SDMX: J59121
Sub-class Level
1 Depth
0 Children
0 Siblings
📋 Official Classification Notes

✓ Includes

This subclass includes: - visual effects activities using computer technology to create or alter images for inclusion in a film, video, TV programme, advert or experiential installation.

✗ Excludes

This subclass excludes: - other picture and sound post production activities, see 59.12/2 - animation, special effects (SFX), or physical effects used in film, video or TV production. see 59.11

Frequently Confused With

59.11
Motion picture, video and television programme production activities
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Who is this code for?

Verified: SEMANTIC_SECTION_MATRIX

Programmers and software development professionals

SOC 2020:2134
Common titles: Software engineer, Web developer
SOC 2020 Official Source ISCO-08: 2512

IT quality and testing professionals

SOC 2020:2136
Common titles: Software tester, QA analyst
SOC 2020 Official Source ISCO-08: 2519

IT network professionals

SOC 2020:2137
Common titles: Network engineer, Systems admin
SOC 2020 Official Source ISCO-08: 2522

Related Occupations

Web design professionalsInformation technology professionals n.e.c.

Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section J (Visual effects).

Frequently confused with

Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) — UK SIC 2026
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