Description
Create 2D and 3D animations for films, games, television, and digital media, using computer and hand-drawn techniques to develop performances, timing, and motion from concept to final delivery.
- • Design and animate characters, props, and environments using 2D and 3D software.
- • Create shots that depict objects and characters in motion with convincing timing and weight.
- • Develop storyboards and animatics to map narrative flow, key poses, and camera moves.
- • Plan, block, and keyframe animated sequences under tight deadlines.
- • Produce rough drawings and thumbnails and refine them into finished animation.
- • Convert sketches or scanned artwork into digital assets for coloring, rigging, and animation.
- • Use rigs, reference footage, and motion studies to achieve lifelike performance.
- • Manipulate light, color, texture, and shadow to enhance clarity and style of motion.
- • Collaborate with directors, designers, and editors to align pacing and storytelling.
- • Iterate based on feedback, adjusting timing, poses, facial expressions, and lip-sync.
- • Prepare scenes and assets for rendering and compositing, organizing layers and passes.
- • Optimize animation for various platforms, resolutions, and frame rates.
- • Track progress and meet production schedules while maintaining quality standards.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
