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Animators create a moving image using different techniques - hand-drawn, computer-based, stop motion, and photography. Animators often specialise in one particular aspect of animation, such as character animation or special effects.
An animator will work with a production team and other artists who contribute to the creation of the animation, such as layout artists, background artists, and storyboard artists - as well as a director, producer, sound engineer and editor.
This animation, ‘Paperman’ was created by John Kahrs in 2012.
How would you describe the mood of the character on the left?
How has the animator communicated the character’s mood? Consider the facial expression and body language.
How has a sense of movement been created? How do we know the characters are on a train?
What skills do you think you need to be a successful animator?
Interested in Animation? Complete one of the tasks below:
Create a stop motion animation exploring the theme of ‘Journey’
Download Stop Motion Animation Studio
Use the step-by-step guide to create your animation
Use found objects for your animation
Consider how you can use composition and space to explore the theme of ‘Journey’
Using your photographs, create a GIF representing your identity
Take photos of objects, places or portraits that best represent your identity
You may choose to edit your photos using your phone; think about how you could use filters or how you can edit your photograph to represent how you see yourself (exaggerate features, textures, colours or tone)
Consider the order in which you will place your photos
Create a GIF from your photos
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