# Tasks & work activities — 3D animator

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-1014.00 (Special Effects Artists and Animators) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2166; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
- **[Core]** Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.
- **[Core]** Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
- **[Supplemental]** Assemble, typeset, scan, and produce digital camera-ready art or film negatives and printer's proofs.
- **[Core]** Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters.
- **[Supplemental]** Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.
- **[Core]** Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.
- **[Supplemental]** Create pen-and-paper images to be scanned, edited, colored, textured, or animated by computer.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters, and slide shows.
- **[Supplemental]** Use models to simulate the behavior of animated objects in the finished sequence.
- **[Core]** Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design, and progress tracking.
- **[Supplemental]** Convert real objects to animated objects through modeling, using techniques such as optical scanning.
- **[Supplemental]** Implement and maintain configuration control systems.

## Detailed work activities

- Assemble equipment or components.
- Convert data among multiple digital or analog formats.
- Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
- Create computer-generated graphics or animation.
- Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
- Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
- Maintain computer equipment or software.
- Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Operate photographic developing or print production equipment.
- Prepare film for distribution or use.
- Prepare production storyboards.