Stop-Motion Animator Science & Engineering Professionals

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.

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.

Select artistic materials based on strength, colour, texture, balance, weight, size, and other characteristics that should guarantee the feasibility of the artistic creation regarding the expected shape, color, etc. - …

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

Study characters in scripts and their relationships to each other.

Test and set up characters, props or environments to ensure they appear correctly from all required camera positions and angles.

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

Sketch, draw or design sketches and drawings from memory, live models, manufactured products or reference materials in the process of crafting and sculpting.

Capture moving images with a camera. Operate the camera skilfully and safely to obtain high quality material.

Adjust lens apertures, shutter speeds and camera focus.

Put cameras in place and prepare them for use.

Create mobile figures out of clay using different materials and processes.

Construct hand, string, rod and shadow puppets from materials such as wood, papier maché, Styrofoam, wires, metal and rubber, using hand and machine tools.

Design and construct puppets and movement control mechanism, based on sketches and/or scripts, for artistic and entertainment purposes.

Harmonise body movements in accordance to rhythm and melody, aestetic or dramatic concept, dramatic pace, etc.

Manage different recipes of clay and mud according to the genre (such as china) or the expected strength, look, colour, tradition or innovation in the creative process.

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.

Manipulate puppets by the use of strings, rods, wires, electronics or directly by his or her own hands placed inside the puppet or holding it externally, so as to create …

Operate lighting equipment used during production of movies, commercials, animations and other visual productions to create an atmosphere with light.