Description
Animators use software to create animations, these are rapidly sequenced together images to create an illusion of movement.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
ICT software specificationsmultimedia systemsmotion graphicsgraphic designcomputer equipmentcomputer graphicsSketchBook Prodigital compositingAdobe PhotoshopSynfigaugmented realitygraphics editor softwareGIMP (graphics editor software)3D lightingAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft Visiocopyright legislationCapture Onemotion capture
Practical Skills
create moving imagesstudy media sourcesdesign graphicsfinish project within budgetprovide multimedia contentcreate animated narrativesdevelop animationsfollow work scheduleanalyse a scriptfollow a briefadapt to type of mediacreate 3D environmentsanimate 3D organic formsconsult with production directorcreate sketchesoperate 3D computer graphics softwareidentify customer's needsstudy relationships between charactersreceive appropriate permissions for use of recorded audiovisual examplesrig 3D characterscreate original drawingsrender 3D imagesmanage feedbackhelp the programmer define an artistic visionapply 3D imaging techniquesmanage portfolioconvert into animated objectcreate 3D characterscreate 2D painting