CGI
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Tue, 17/09/2024
Computer generated imagery (CGI) is a form of animation, usually in 3D, that is used in television to create images on screen.
Skills needed
- Knowledge and experience using animation software
- Understanding of cinematography, design and photography
- Artistic skills and experience of drawing
- Working knowledge of editing techniques
- Able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Strong communication skills and able to work well in a team
- Experience using Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects, as well as 2D software
- Technical skills for model making
- Knowledge and experience of a range of materials
- Knowledge of Blender, Houdini or Maya
Job roles
- Roto artist
- Compositor
- 3D modeler
- Lighting technical director
- 3D tracker
- CG modeler
- Animator
- Layout artist
- CG animation director
Duties include
- Creating high-quality computer animation
- Liaising between departments to ensure the project is in keeping with the brief
- Breaking down storyboards into shots
- Creating movement and building locations, props and positions for models, characters and designs
- Adding small characters/objects into the background of shots
- Using programmes such as Animo, Toon Boom, Opus, toonz, Photoshop, Blender, Houdini or Maya
- Tracing areas of live action frames where computer images interact with live images