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animation layout artist

Animation layout artists work with the cameramen and director to coordinate and create optimal 3D animation shots.

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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

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
Microsoft Visio
GIMP (graphics editor software)

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
consult with production director
study relationships between characters
follow a brief
OPTIONALOptional competences
create 3D characters

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Skills overview

47total
21 essential
26 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
2
Skills
4

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Quick insight

This role requires 21 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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