Animation layout artist jobs in Finland
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.
Animation layout artist - Which skills are essential?
Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.
Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.
Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.
The arrangement or digital effect which simulates lighting in a 3D environment.
Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.
Make sure to stay within budget. Adapt work and materials to budget.
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
Test and set up characters, props or environments to ensure they appear correctly from all required camera positions and angles.
The techniques and software for creating the illusion of motion such as keyframing, Adobe After Effects, and Nuke.
Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.
Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.
Study characters in scripts and their relationships to each other.
Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.
Inspect and amend the scenery and set-dressing to make sure the visual quality is optimal with in constraints of time, budget and manpower.
Use graphical ICT tools, such as Autodesk Maya, Blender which enable digital editing, modelling, rendering and composition of graphics. These tools are based in mathematical representation of three-dimensional objects.
Animation layout artist - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Capture moving images with a camera. Operate the camera skilfully and safely to obtain high quality material.
The computer program Adobe Photoshop is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Adobe.
Implement a variety of techniques such as digital sculpting, curve modelling and 3D scanning to create, edit, preserve and use 3D images, such as point clouds, 3D vector graphic and 3D surface shapes.
Develop animated narrative sequences and story lines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.
The process and techniques for capturing the movement of human actors in order to create and animate digital characters that look and move as humanly as possible.
The computer program Adobe Illustrator CC is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Adobe.
The computer program GIMP is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by The GIMP Development Team.
Put cameras in place and prepare them for use.
Adjust lens apertures, shutter speeds and camera focus.
Develop 3D models by transforming and digitising previously designed characters using specialised 3D tools.
Vitalise digital 3D models of organic items, such as emotions or face movements of characters and place them in a digital 3D environment.
The computer program SketchBook Pro is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Autodesk.
The computer program Microsoft Visio is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
The field of graphical ICT tools which enable digital editing and composition of graphics, such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to develop both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.
The computer program Synfig is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by Robert Quattlebaum.
Convert real objects into visual animation elements, using animation techniques such as optical scanning.
Maintain a personal portfolio by selecting your best photos or work and regularly adding new ones in order to show your professional skills and development.
Set up a skeleton, bound to the 3D mesh, made out of bones and joints that allow the 3D character to be bent into a desired position using specialized ICT tools.
Develop multimedia materials such as screen shots, graphics, slide shows, animations and videos to be used as content integrated in a broader informational context.
Create and develop two-dimensional and three-dimensional images in motion and 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.
Apply a variety of visual techniques in order to design graphic material. Combine graphical elements to communicate concepts and ideas.