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stop-motion animator

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Stop-motion animators create animations by using puppets or clay models.

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Competences
26
Groups
3
Essential
10
Optional
16

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

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Sector-specific

7 competences
adapt to type of media

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.

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analyse a script

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

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develop 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.

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select artistic materials to create artworks

Select artistic materials based on strength, colour, texture, balance, weight, size, and other characteristics that should guarantee the feasibility of the artistic creation regarding the expected shape, color, etc.- even though the result might vary from it. Artistic materials such as paint, ink, water colours, charcoal, oil, or computer software can be used as much as garbage, living products (fruits, etc) and any kind of material depending on the creative project.

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set up animation elements

Test and set up characters, props or environments to ensure they appear correctly from all required camera positions and angles.

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study media sources

Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.

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study relationships between characters

Study characters in scripts and their relationships to each other.

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finish project within budget

Make sure to stay within budget. Adapt work and materials to budget.

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follow a brief

Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.

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follow work schedule

Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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motion capture

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.

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types of pottery material

Types of clays and mud and their appearance, properties, reaction to fire, etc.

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Cross-sector

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copyright legislation

Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

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Optional skills and competences 13 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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consult with production director

Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.

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create puppets

Construct hand, string, rod and shadow puppets from materials such as wood, papier maché, Styrofoam, wires, metal and rubber, using hand and machine tools.

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design objects to be crafted

Sketch, draw or design sketches and drawings from memory, live models, manufactured products or reference materials in the process of crafting and sculpting.

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design puppets

Design and construct puppets and movement control mechanism, based on sketches and/or scripts, for artistic and entertainment purposes.

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handle different pottery materials

Treat different recipes of clay and mud according to the genre (such as china) or the expected strength, look, colour, tradition or innovation in the creative process.

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harmonise body movements

Harmonise body movements in accordance to rhythm and melody, aestetic or dramatic concept, dramatic pace, etc.

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manipulate puppets

Manipulate puppets by the use of strings, rods, wires, electronics or directly by his or her own hands placed inside the puppet or holding it externally, so as to create the illusion of life.

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operate a camera

Capture moving images with a camera. Operate the camera skilfully and safely to obtain high quality material.

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operate lighting equipment

Operate lighting equipment used during production of movies, commercials, animations and other visual productions to create an atmosphere with light.

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select camera apertures

Adjust lens apertures, shutter speeds and camera focus.

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set up cameras

Put cameras in place and prepare them for use.

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Cross-sector

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create clay figures

Create mobile figures out of clay using different materials and processes.

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manage portfolio

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.

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