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We've all seen the credits scroll at the end of anime movies, but what does each position REALLY do? Let's talk about all the different roles there are in animation. (A thread!)
A Production Assistant helps get the team ready for each day's shoot and acts as an assistant to various members of the crew. This is usually the entry-level position. Great skills for this are adaptability, enthusiasm, and determination.
A Line Producer is a liaison between production and producers. If anything needs to be discussed with the production team, they are usually the person to talk to.
A Director usually oversees all aspects of the animation's production. They make most of the creative decisions, and can also be in charge of tasks like storyboarding.
A Character Designer's job is to visualize and create (or adapt) the way each character will look. They usually receive descriptions from the project's director.
A Scriptwriter writes and develops screenplays. Their work can be based on an idea that's original, adapted from an existing piece of literature, or by collaborating in an existing project.
A Voice Actor lends their voice to animated TV shows or movies, dubbed films, commercials, documentaries, or video games.
A Key Animator manages the animation process during pre-production and helps guide other animators on how it will be carried out. Talent with drawing, an eye for detail, and the ability to communicate with a team are great skills to have!
There are actually several animators that work on their own portion of the project, that's divided up between them. In the end, they all come together to create one piece.
