An Animator is responsible for creating a series of images known as frames, to simulate movement. Their duties include working with creative professionals including storytellers, designers and voice actors to produce films, video games or graphics for commercials and other forms of TV entertainment.
يجب أن يكون Animator قادرًا على الوفاء بواجبات ومسؤوليات مختلفة. فيما يلي بعض الواجبات والمسؤوليات التي يجب أن يكون Animator قادرًا على تنفيذها:
- Conceptualizing ideas for characters, scenes, backgrounds and other animation elements
- Creating character sketches for new animations based on design briefs
- Developing storyboards for animation projects
- Designing backgrounds, sets and other elements of the animated environment
- Developing timing and pacing of motion, based on audio requirements
- Working with the story editors to merge the various layers of animation
- Recording dialogue for the animation, where necessary
- Collaborating with other creatives including designers, photographers and other animators to finalize projects
سيكون لدى Animator التنافسي مهارات ومؤهلات معينة، بما في ذلك:
- Excellent creativity and originality
- Superior graphic design skills
- Superior knowledge of the 12 principles of animation such as staging, timing, ease in, ease out and anticipation
- Proficiency in the use of design and animation software
- In-depth understanding of mathematical and geometric concepts
- Knowledge of color theory
- Great attention to detail
- Ability to work in large teams
