Description
Animation layout artists work with the cameramen and director to coordinate and create optimal 3D animation shots. They translate 2D storyboards into 3D animated shots and are responsible for camera angles, frames and lighting of animation scenes. Animation layout artists decide which action takes place in which animation scene.
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Theoretical Knowledge
ICT software specificationsmultimedia systemsmotion graphicsgraphic designdigital arts3D lightingholographycomputer graphicsSketchBook ProAdobe PhotoshopSynfigaugmented realitygraphics editor softwareGIMP (graphics editor software)digitizationAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft VisioCapture Onemotion capture
Practical Skills
consult with production directoroperate 3D computer graphics softwarestudy relationships between charactersstudy media sourcesset up animation elementsprovide input to collaborators to guide their workfinish project within budgetfollow work scheduleensure visual quality of the setanalyse a scriptedit digital moving imagesfollow a briefadapt to type of mediaanimate 3D organic formscreate moving imagesreceive appropriate permissions for use of recorded audiovisual examplesselect camera aperturesdesign graphicsrig 3D charactersprovide multimedia contentapply 3D imaging techniquescreate animated narrativesdevelop animationsmanage portfolioconvert into animated objectcreate 3D charactersset up camerasoperate a camera