Animators create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers. They also use other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
They create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modelling programs.
They design sophisticated graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, colour, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
Animators apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters.
They participate in the production of multimedia campaigns, background design, and progress tracking.
Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.
Develop briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters, and slide shows.
The script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.