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Computer Animation. By Erin and Katie. IT Career Description. Animators are the creative people behind all moving cartoon movies They manipulate still pictures to make the picture look like it’s moving
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ComputerAnimation By Erin and Katie
IT Career Description • Animators are the creative people behind all moving cartoon movies • They manipulate still pictures to make the picture look like it’s moving • Animators salaries can range anywhere from $25,000 to $100,000 plus, depending on which company you work for
Interesting Facts about this IT Career • The first motion picture studio was developed by Thomas Edison and his engineer, W.K. Dickson in 1893 • Animators are responsible for not only the movements of characters, but also for the textures and shadows • There are several animation job types: 2D(flat) designers, 3D (dimensional) designers, storyboard designers, layout artists, and most start out as “Inbetweeners”
Skills Required for this IT Career • Very good drawing skills • Be able to figure out how animated objects should look • Understand how original animations are created • When applying for jobs in this field, you will probably need a drawing portfolio
Education Required for this IT Career • High School Diploma • Probably need a degree in Graphic Arts or another form of computer art • Also have some experience using computers
Works Cited www.google.com www.animationmeat.com www.khake.com www.animationschoolreview.com http://getaccess.westone.wa.gov.au