Animator Science & Engineering Professionals

The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.

The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.

The techniques and software for creating the illusion of motion such as keyframing, Adobe After Effects, and Nuke.

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Motion Illustration

Adam Osgood

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The offered computers, computer peripheral equipment and software products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.

Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

Apply a variety of visual techniques in order to design graphic material. Combine graphical elements to communicate concepts and ideas.

Design and develop visual animations using creativity and computer skills. Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, colour, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give …

Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.

Develop multimedia materials such as screen shots, graphics, slide shows, animations and videos to be used as content integrated in a broader informational context.

Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.

Develop animated narrative sequences and story lines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.

Create and develop two-dimensional and three-dimensional images in motion and animations.

The computer program Adobe Photoshop is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed …

The computer program Adobe Illustrator CC is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is …

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Adobe Illustrator CC For Dummies

David Karlins

2019

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Adobe Illustrator CC for Graphics Designing, Vectors, LOGO Design & Illustration

Henry Miller

2019

The computer program GIMP is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by …

The computer program Synfig is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by …

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The Animation Textbook

Rao Heidmets

2022

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The arrangement or digital effect which simulates lighting in a 3D environment.

The computer program Microsoft Visio is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed …

The computer program SketchBook Pro is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed …

The process and techniques for capturing the movement of human actors in order to create and animate digital characters that look and move as humanly as possible.

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Motion Design Toolkit

Austin Shaw, John Colette

2022

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Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

The process and software for digitally assembling multiple images to make one, final image.

The field of graphical ICT tools which enable digital editing and composition of graphics, such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to develop both 2D raster or 2D vector …

Implement a variety of techniques such as digital sculpting, curve modelling and 3D scanning to create, edit, preserve and use 3D images, such as point clouds, 3D vector graphic and …

Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.

Produce a drawing by using a range of digital tools.

Draw sketches to prepare for a drawing or as a standalone artistic technique.

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

Provide feedback to others. Evaluate and respond constructively and professionally to critical communication from colleagues and customers.

Use graphical ICT tools, such as Autodesk Maya, Blender which enable digital editing, modelling, rendering and composition of graphics. These tools are based in mathematical representation of three-dimensional objects.

Use specialised tools to convert 3D wire frame models into 2D images with 3D photorealistic effects or non-photorealistic rendering on a computer.

Study characters in scripts and their relationships to each other.

Vitalise digital 3D models of organic items, such as emotions or face movements of characters and place them in a digital 3D environment.

Convert real objects into visual animation elements, using animation techniques such as optical scanning.

Develop 3D models by transforming and digitising previously designed characters using specialised 3D tools.

Develop a computer-generated 3D representation of a setting such as simulated environment, where the users interact.

Create original drawings, based on texts, thorough research and discussion with authors, journalists and specialists.

Maintain a personal portfolio by selecting your best photos or work and regularly adding new ones in order to show your professional skills and development.

Set up a skeleton, bound to the 3D mesh, made out of bones and joints that allow the 3D character to be bent into a desired position using specialized ICT …