Animator
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- What's it like to be an Animator?
- How to become an Animator
- Latest Animator jobs
- Top skills and experience for Animators
What's it like to be an Animator?
Animators are art and design experts who specialize in making and applying animation to videos using different animation tools, such as Adobe Animate, Adobe After Effects, and Cinema 4D, to name a few. They’re mainly responsible for producing films, music videos, computer games, websites, and other visual output with entertainment value.
Tasks and duties
- Understanding and conceptualizing the animation needs of clients.
- Developing storyboards to fit creative requirements.
- Designing original drawings, illustrations, and other assets.
- Collaborating with creatives to build and finalize animation projects.
- Researching and learning animation tools and techniques.
Various industries work with Animators to transform their creative ideas and stories into reality. As such, Animators usually work alongside story editors, directors, and other art and design professionals. Apart from being artistic and collaborative, they must at least have knowledge of how to use multimedia applications and software, as well as have excellent attention to detail.
How to become an Animator
To become an Animator, you usually only need experience in animation jobs in the Philippines. Holding a bachelor degree or diploma in animation, film, multimedia arts, and related fields may be an advantage.
Complete a bachelor degree or diploma program in the field of your choice. Some employers prefer those who come from an animation, film, or multimedia arts background as these often provide you with the basic knowledge in making visual content.
Join various film competitions and workshops locally or internationally. This bolsters your resume and exposes you to different styles and animation innovations.
Self-study animation tools such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, and Cinema 4D via online tutorials or courses. Alternatively, you can take up an additional field from the above-mentioned programs to further grow your animation expertise.
Create original animations to build your animator portfolio. You can do this by taking freelance or part-time animation jobs in the Philippines. These experiences will not just showcase your animation expertise but also teach you how to work with other creatives and enhance relevant competencies.
