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Animator Career Guide
An Animator creates the illusion of motion thru drawings and movement of images to convey a meaning or a story. The Animator heavily relies on his/her artistic ability, although there is a growing need to be familiar with technical computer packages (animation software). Animators work in 2D animations (such as cartoons), 3D model making animation, or computer generated animation.
Animator Task
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Create storyboards that visualize the script and narrative; |
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Build up detailed frame-by-frame visuals with accuracy, designs models from a wide range of materials from modeling clay, plaster, oil paints, water colors and to acrylic as background, sets, characters, objects in the animation environment; |
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Develop the timing and pace of a character or object’s movements during the animatic and ensure they follow the soundtrack and audio requirements; |
Animator Basic Educational Requirement
Even a high school graduate can be an Animator provided he/she has the artistic ability to sketch/draw and has good imagination. This is what they call the Entry-level Animator. However, to be a Key Animator, certain trainings on the following subject matters will be useful: graphic design/illustration, 2-D and 3-D design, art and design, spatial design, film and video, multimedia and computer aided design. Some of these trainings are offered by some animation companies to their entry level Animators.Animator Skills and Competencies
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Artistic ability to sketch/ draw; |
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Good imagination; |
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Knowledgeable in artistic design/illustration, 2D & 3D design art and design, spatial de sign, film and video, multimedia and computer aided design; |
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Familiar in the use of technical software (Flash, 3D studio max, Maya, Light wave, Softimage and Cinema 4D). |
Animator Physical Attributes and Characteristics
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Imaginative and patient; |
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Have an eye for details; |
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Have excellent attitude (i.e. flexible, patient, conscientious, resourceful, team worker, organized and disciplined). |
Animator Salary / Compensation
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Local * P8,000-12,000 per month (entry level animator) * P15,000-25,000 per month (key animator) |
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Overseas * $58,030 per anum or $4,836 per month (entry level animator) * $64,000 per anum or $5,333 per month (key animator) |
Animator Prospects for Career Advancement
An Animator with 2-3 years experience can qualify for the position of Key Animator after undergoing additional training in an advanced course. He/She must also possess supervisory, coaching and leadership skills.Animator Employment Opportunities
Some 20,960 new jobs will be made available for animators over the period 2007-2010, or an average of 5,240 job openings a year.Animator Training Programs
Animation Training Programs are conducted by the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) in cooperation with TESDA and the Korea-Philippines I.T. Training Center in Novaliches, Quezon City.
Courses/Trainings Offered *
Professional Assistant Animator Training
Course Fee: P12,000
Duration: 6 months
Professional 3D Maya Animation Training
Course Fee: P25,000
Duration: 6 months
Flash for Animation
Training Fee: P9,900
Duration: 6 days
Compositing
Training Fee: P7,100
Duration: 5 days
Digital Ink and Paint using USAnination
Training Fee: P15,000
Duration: 13 days
Trainer's Training for Assistant Animator
Training Fee: P25,000
Duration: 24 days
Animation Schools and Training Centers
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Ateneo de Naga University Naga City, Camarines Sur
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* Based on 2007 rates