Animator

Animator
 * Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Tasks
 * Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.
 * Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
 * Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
 * Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters.
 * Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design and progress tracking.
 * Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.
 * Develop briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters and slide shows.
 * Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.
 * Implement and maintain configuration control systems.
 * Assemble, typeset, scan and produce digital camera-ready art or film negatives and printer's proofs.

Knowledge
 * Communications and Media
 * Design
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Fine Arts
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Computers and electronics
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Customer service

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Skills
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Active Listening
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Reading comprehension
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Speaking
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Critical thinking
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Time management
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Coordination
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Judgment and decision making
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Complex problem solving

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Work Styles
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Attention to detail
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Flexibility
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Integrity
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Achievement
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Dependability
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Initiative
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Stress tolerance
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Innovation
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Persistence

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Work Values
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Independence
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Achievement
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Working conditions

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Education
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Most jobs in this field require a four year bachelor's degree

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Occupational Wages and Trends
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Median wages (2010): 28.13 hourly, $58,510 annual
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Projected growth (2008 - 2018) Faster than average (14% - 19%)

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<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Created by: Jennifer Ledermann <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Source: O*Net Online