Animation

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The world of animation can be in 2D, 3D model making, stop frame, or computer animation. While the basic animation skill continues to be centered around the artistic ability of the animator, it is becoming a more technical and computer-driven occupation. Producing an animation involves many stages and processes. This can include generating ideas in the development stage, building models during production, and editing the final piece in post-production. Each stage can involve several specific tasks carried out by different people. For example:

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• Directors and producers create ideas, plan the project, and find funding

• Production designers create the look

• Storyboard artists take the script or ideas and show the story in a visual way

• Layout artists draw how each shot will look

• Digital painters fill in the lines

• Editors add the soundtrack and produce the finished piece