animation layout artist

Animation layout artists work with the cameramen and director to coordinate and create optimal 3D animation shots. They translate 2D storyboards into 3D animated shots and are responsible for camera angles, frames and lighting of animation scenes. Animation layout artists decide which action takes place in which animation scene.

Scope note

Excludes 3D animator. Excludes people performing the organisation of the shots in which the 3D concepts are used.

Alternative Labels

3D layout animator

background layout artist

2D layout artist

set up technical director

2D layout animator

animation layout designer

layout technical director

senior layout artist

layout artist

animation layout artist

lead layout artist

3D layout artist

layout animator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

consult with production director study media sources study relationships between characters adapt to type of media follow work schedule finish project within budget follow a brief analyse a script set up animation elements edit digital moving images operate 3D computer graphics software ensure visual quality of the set

Essential Knowledge

3D lighting graphic design motion graphics ICT software specifications multimedia systems

Optional Skills and Competences

create moving images design graphics rig 3D characters create animated narratives set up cameras provide multimedia content create 3D characters animate 3D organic forms manage portfolio select camera apertures apply 3D imaging techniques operate a camera convert into animated object develop animations

Optional Knowledge

Microsoft Visio Adobe Illustrator graphics editor software augmented reality Adobe Photoshop GIMP (graphics editor software) motion capture Synfig SketchBook Pro

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/951b9d94-9bf1-4771-877d-3a26b75d9e53

Status

released

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