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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

animator

Animators use software to create animations, these are rapidly sequenced together images to create an illusion of movement.

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Description

Animators use software to create animations, these are rapidly sequenced together images to create an illusion of movement.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

computer equipment multimedia systems motion graphics computer graphics ICT software specifications graphic design

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

Microsoft Visio GIMP (graphics editor software)augmented reality SketchBook Pro digital compositing Synfig Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator graphics editor software Capture One copyright legislation 3D lighting motion capture

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

follow a brief develop animations adapt to type of media study media sources create moving images analyse a script create animated narratives design graphics finish project within budget provide multimedia content follow work schedule

OPTIONALOptional competences

consult with production director study relationships between characters create 3D environments create 3D characters manage feedback identify customer's needs rig 3D characters manage portfolio help the programmer define an artistic vision create original drawings create 2D painting receive appropriate permissions for use of recorded audiovisual examples apply 3D imaging techniques render 3D images animate 3D organic forms convert into animated object create sketches operate 3D computer graphics software

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

48 total

17 essential · 31 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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