Animator

What an Animator Does

• Drawing storyboards and creating models
• Designing an animated environment that includes backgrounds, sets and objects
• Designing characters
• Creating each frame

What an Animator Does

• Working out the timing of movements and making sure things meet the script and soundtrack requirements
• sing computer software, including modo, Maya, Lightwave, Softimage and others
• Working as part of a team
• Working with clients (developing concepts, pitching ideas, etc.)

Necessary Skills!

• Artistic Ability
• Storytelling Ability
• Technical Skill / Software Knowledge

Famous Animator

• Chuck Jones
• Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies
• #3 on the top 100 most influential people in Animation
• Three time Academy Award winner

Where Do AnIMATORS WORK

• Animators usually work normal office hours
• Many animators work freelance
• Part-time and temporary contracts are common
• Animators usually work in well-lit offices or studios

Salary by Percentile

Animator PRofessional GroupS

• Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences
• The Writers Guild of America, West - Animation Writers Caucus
• Graphic Artists Guild
• The Animation Guild

Animator Career Tips

• Network
• Get an Education
• Gain Work Experience

12 Basic Principals

• Squash and Stretch
• Anticipation
• Staging
• Straight Ahead Action or Pose-to-Pose

12 Basic Principals

• Follow Through and Overlapping Actions
• Slow in, Slow out
• Secondary Actions
• Arcs

12 Basic Principals

• Timing
• Exaggeration
• Solid Drawing
• Appeal