animation layout artist

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

multimedia systems motion graphics computer graphics digital arts ICT software specifications holography graphic design 3D lighting

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

Microsoft Visio GIMP (graphics editor software)augmented reality SketchBook Pro Synfig Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator graphics editor software Capture One digitization motion capture

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

consult with production director study relationships between characters follow a brief provide input to collaborators to guide their work ensure visual quality of the set adapt to type of media study media sources analyse a script edit digital moving images finish project within budget follow work schedule operate 3D computer graphics software set up animation elements

OPTIONALOptional competences

create 3D characters rig 3D characters develop animations create moving images manage portfolio create animated narratives receive appropriate permissions for use of recorded audiovisual examples design graphics apply 3D imaging techniques set up cameras provide multimedia content select camera apertures animate 3D organic forms convert into animated object operate a camera