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We& #39;ve all seen the credits scroll at the end of anime movies, but what does each position REALLY do? Let& #39;s talk about all the different roles there are in animation. (A thread!)
A Production Assistant helps get the team ready for each day& #39;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& #39;s production. They make most of the creative decisions, and can also be in charge of tasks like storyboarding.
A Character Designer& #39;s job is to visualize and create (or adapt) the way each character will look. They usually receive descriptions from the project& #39;s director.
A Scriptwriter writes and develops screenplays. Their work can be based on an idea that& #39;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& #39;s divided up between them. In the end, they all come together to create one piece.
