Animator

Background

Animators create moving images and characters for films, TV shows, video games, and advertisements. They use specialized software to draw, design, and bring characters and scenes to life frame by frame. This involves planning movements, creating artwork, and working with teams to tell visual stories.

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Next Step Roles

Animation Director→Creative Director→Animation Supervisor→Studio Manager

Publications

Animation MagazineCartoon Brew

Books

The Animator's Survival KitThe Art of AnimationTiming for Animation

Movies

CocoSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Key Figures

Walt DisneyHayao MiyazakiPixar Animation StudiosStudio Ghibli

Classification

SIC Code7819, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference791.43, 6.696For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Motion AnimatorDigital AnimatorCharacter AnimatorStop-Motion Animator

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