Develop animations

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 the illusion of motion.

design graphics and animation
develop an animation
design animations
developing animations
develop animated models

skill/competence

sector-specific

Develop animations is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Stop-motion animator: Stop-motion animators create animations by using puppets or clay models.
Animator: Animators use software to create animations, these are rapidly sequenced together images to create an illusion of movement.
Video artist: Video artists create videos using analogue or digital techniques to obtain special effects, animation, or other animated visuals using films, videos, images, computer or other electronic tools.
Special effects artist: Special effects artists create illusions for movies, videos and computer games. They use computer software.
Digital artist: Digital artists create art which applies digital technology as an essential part of the creative process. Digital art is usually created using computers or more specialised digital equipment. It may be enjoyed using the same instruments, shared over the internet, or presented using more traditional media.

Develop animations is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Gambling, betting, and lottery games designer: Gambling, betting, and lottery games designers design innovative gambling, betting and lottery games. They determine the design, gaming rules or structure of a game. Gambling, betting, and lottery games designers may also demonstrate the game to individuals.
Animation director: Animation directors supervise and recruit multimedia artists. They are responsible for the quality of the animation, that the production is delivered on time and within budget.
Graphic designer: Graphic designers create text and images to communicate ideas. They make visual concepts by hand or using computer software, intended for publishing in paper or online media such as advertisements, websites, and magazines.
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.
Conceptual artist: Conceptual artists have the capacity to choose any material as an artistic tool or/and material to express a creative concept to be presented as an artistic experience to the public. Their work, belonging to the fine arts, can be two-dimensional (drawing, painting, collage), three-dimensional (sculpture, installation) or four-dimensional (moving images, performance).
Video and motion picture editor: Video and motion picture editors are responsible for the assembly and cutting of raw footage into a logically and aesthetically either for movies, television series, or domestic purposes. They reorganize scenes that have been shot and decide which special effects are needed. Video and motion picture editors work closely together with sound editors and music directors.
Storyboard artist: Storyboard artists draw out the scenes of a motion picture or television series according to the script in order to see what will be possible during production. They work together with the producer and video and motion picture director.

References

1. Develop animations – ESCO