animation director

Description

Animation directors supervise and recruit multimedia artists. They are responsible for the quality of the animation, that the production is delivered on time and within budget.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

computer equipment multimedia systems motion 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 computer graphics Adobe Illustrator graphics editor software 3D lighting motion capture

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

follow a brief manage technical resources stock manage staff adapt to type of media analyse the need for technical resources recruit employees finish project within budget follow work schedule perform project management manage budgets

OPTIONALOptional competences

consult with production director study relationships between characters create 3D environments manage contracts create 3D characters develop animations create moving images manage portfolio help the programmer define an artistic vision analyse a script create 2D painting design graphics edit digital moving images apply 3D imaging techniques render 3D images operate 3D computer graphics software