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Career Opportunities in 2d Animation

What does a 2d animator do?


- 2d animators are the ones drawing the frame by frames of the animation by following the
script or the storyboard.
- The frame by frame sequential images made by the animators are simulating the actions
of a character or prop In a 2d space.
- The 2d animations are often used as either Brand logo animation, film, or video game
animation.

7 skills required as a 2d animator


- Training in 2D animation, both cel & computer graphics
- Ability to visualize abstract concepts
- Experience with storyboarding, clean ups & layout design
- Drawing ability, artistic mindset
- Visual storytelling
- Ability to draw in a variety of styles & genres
- Familiarity with a range of animation software & techniques

Possible careers in 2d animations

 Storyboard Artist - translate the script and the director's vision into pictures. They
produce a series of panels of images to plan the shots and ensure continuity between
them. These form the basis for the animation in the next stage of production.
 Clean-up Artist - refine sketches that are roughly drawn (roughs) at the concept stage
to a polished line drawing. They trace over the key drawings (keys) in solid lines, paying
close attention to retain the essence of the original sketch.
 Character Artist - conceptualizes characters, showing action, anatomy, and costumes
from different perspectives that define and actualize them.
 Key Animator - helping in producing the principal key frames of an animation, using the
storyboard and animation director's notes as a guide.
 Art Director - oversee the work of other designers and artists who produce images for
television, film, live performances, advertisements, or video games.
2D Softwares

What is 2d Animation software?


- 2d animation softwares are a computer programs which allows users to make and create
an animation via computer. The 2d software allows many functions that you cant do in
the traditional style, like undoing all mistake or moving individual lines.

2D Animation Softwares

 Adobe Animate - A multimedia authoring and computer animation program


developed by Adobe. Adobe Animate is a popular 2D animation software that is
widely used by professional animators. It features a range of drawing and animation
tools.
 Pencil2d - Is a free and open-source 2D animation software for Windows, macOS
and Unix-like operating systems. Pencil2D is an easy-to-use 2D animation software
that is perfect for beginners.
 OpenToonz - is a powerful 2D animation software used by many professional
animators. It offers a wide range of tools for both vector and raster animation.
 Krita - is a free and open-source raster graphics editor designed primarily for digital
art and 2D animation.
 Blender - While Blender is primarily known as a 3D animation software, it can also
be used for 2D animation. Blender offers a range of tools for both 2D and 3D
animation, and features a timeline that makes it easy to create frame-by-frame
animations.

The Future of 2D Animation

What is the Future of 2D Animation


- 2D animation are continuously evolving with the technology. Traditional animations is as
popular as the computerized counterpart, even so, as time passes gadgets and
programs are continuously improving, which is why 2d animation also improves.
- Aside from watching animation in the monitor or tv screens, there are now more uses
like in VR (virtual reality) or AR (Augmented Reality).

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