Emily Lacey University of Wolverhampton Module-6DM028-Professional Development 1415502 How to get into the Animation Industry as a 3D Character Animator Introduction This report is an example that demonstrates the possibilities of pursuing the career as a 3D Character Animator. I will discuss my key areas of interest in terms of career prospects and major companies that will be an inspiration for my career goals, both nationally and internationally. In addition to this, I shall also discuss my career prospects to become a character animator along with post-production, this involves focusing on companies that focus on projects involving strong character animation interests. 3D animation is a type of animation that is created virtually to create animated scenes, in comparison to traditional 2D animation, 3D animation is created with more depth and can appear to be more visually realistic. However, it is crucial for animators to understand the 12 Principles of Animation within both animation styles. After in-depth analysis and research into various possible career paths, I have chosen to focus on the post-production team of the major animation organisation Walt Disney Animation Studios, as an optimal company within the animation industry. As a character animator, predominately in 3D, Walt Disney Studios offer excellent positions for artists of several levels of skill and experience, such as Modellers, Visual Development Artists, Look Development Artists, Animators and Character Technical Directors within the category of development of appealing characters. Chapter One- The Creative Industry The Creative Industry covers many aspects of media, including television, music videos, film, books, newspapers, magazines and online resources. There are many purposes of Character Animation. Animators have the power of animating anything and anything is possible to animate, especially through the effective use of the 12 Principles of Animation. Character animation has its uses such as being a part of animated features, animated shorts, television, advertisements and video games. The purpose of using Character Animation may differ, as it depends on what the company intend to use the animation for, and also will vary between different audiences.
Emily Lacey University of Wolverhampton Module-6DM028-Professional Development 1415502 How to get into the Animation Industry as a 3D Character Animator Introduction This report is an example that demonstrates the possibilities of pursuing the career as a 3D Character Animator. I will discuss my key areas of interest in terms of career prospects and major companies that will be an inspiration for my career goals, both nationally and internationally. In addition to this, I shall also discuss my career prospects to become a character animator along with post-production, this involves focusing on companies that focus on projects involving strong character animation interests. 3D animation is a type of animation that is created virtually to create animated scenes, in comparison to traditional 2D animation, 3D animation is created with more depth and can appear to be more visually realistic. However, it is crucial for animators to understand the 12 Principles of Animation within both animation styles. After in-depth analysis and research into various possible career paths, I have chosen to focus on the post-production team of the major animation organisation Walt Disney Animation Studios, as an optimal company within the animation industry. As a character animator, predominately in 3D, Walt Disney Studios offer excellent positions for artists of several levels of skill and experience, such as Modellers, Visual Development Artists, Look Development Artists, Animators and Character Technical Directors within the category of development of appealing characters. Chapter One- The Creative Industry The Creative Industry covers many aspects of media, including television, music videos, film, books, newspapers, magazines and online resources. There are many purposes of Character Animation. Animators have the power of animating anything and anything is possible to animate, especially through the effective use of the 12 Principles of Animation. Character animation has its uses such as being a part of animated features, animated shorts, television, advertisements and video games. The purpose of using Character Animation may differ, as it depends on what the company intend to use the animation for, and also will vary between different audiences.
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