A 3D Animator creates realistic and expressive animations within a three-dimensional digital environment. Their role involves modeling characters, objects, and environments, bringing them to life through movement by using principles of animation and technical skills. 3D Animators work closely with designers, directors, and other creatives to produce visual content for films, video games, commercials, and virtual reality experiences, enhancing storytelling with dynamic motion and effects. This profession requires a blend of artistic talent and technical proficiency in computer animation software. Beyond character animation, a 3D Animator may also be involved in rigging, texturing, and rendering processes, ensuring animations are smooth and visually compelling. Knowledge of digital tools and techniques for compositing, motion capture, and visual effects further enriches their capability to create immersive and appealing animations.
The skill of creating moving images using two-dimensional digital or hand-drawn techniques to convey stories, ideas, or concepts.
The creation and manipulation of two-dimensional visual content using digital tools and techniques for various media applications.
The process of creating moving images in a three-dimensional digital environment, combining modeling, texturing, rigging, and motion to produce lifelike animations.
The process of creating three-dimensional visual representations of architectural designs using specialized software to depict the structure, materials, lighting, and spatial relationships realistically.
3D Coat is a digital sculpting software used for creating detailed 3D models, textures, and UV mapping, widely utilized in game design, animation, and visual effects.
The skill of creating three-dimensional digital models and visualizations using specialized software to represent objects or environments realistically or conceptually.
The process of creating a three-dimensional representation of objects or scenes using specialized software, enabling visualization, animation, and simulation.
3D Printing is the process of creating three-dimensional objects from a digital file by layering materials successively, often used in prototyping, manufacturing, and design.
The process of generating a photorealistic or non-photorealistic image from a 3D model by using computer software to simulate light, texture, and shading.
Adobe Audition is a professional audio editing software used for recording, mixing, and restoring audio with advanced features for sound production and post-processing.
Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor used for creating scalable digital artwork, illustrations, logos, and complex designs with precision and versatility.
Adobe Photoshop is a powerful graphic design and photo editing software used to create, enhance, and manipulate digital images and graphics.
Adobe Premiere Pro is a professional video editing software used to create, edit, and produce high-quality video content with advanced tools and effects.
After Effects is a digital visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing application used for creating animations, visual effects, and motion design for film, video, and web.
Animation is the art and technique of creating moving images through the sequential display of static images or models, often used in films, games, and digital media to convey stories or concepts.
Definition
การกำกับแอนิเมชัน (Animation Direction) Soft Skill
The skill of overseeing and guiding the creative and technical aspects of animation projects to ensure a cohesive and engaging final product.
Expertise Level
Level 1
Basic
1. Understands the basic principles of animation and storytelling.
2. Can follow directions from senior animation directors.
3. Assists in coordinating simple animation tasks and workflows.
Level 2
Intermediate
1. Can lead small animation projects or sequences effectively.
2. Coordinates creative teams to align on vision and quality.
3. Applies knowledge of animation techniques to solve production challenges.
Level 3
Advanced
1. Directs large-scale animation productions with comprehensive vision.
2. Manages both creative direction and technical execution seamlessly.
3. Innovates and sets new standards in animation storytelling and style.
Statistics about skills for
3D Animator
0
4K
8K
11K
369K
3D Animation
15,193
Animation
13,795
Computer Animation
13,403
Autodesk Maya
12,387
Character Animation
12,223
Traditional Animation
11,880
Computer Graphics
10,805
ZBrush
10,800
3D Modeling
10,676
Texture Mapping
10,346
Maya Dynamics
9,760
Autodesk 3ds Max
9,694
2D Animation
9,610
Flash Animation
9,405
3D Design
9,200
3D Animator
Previous Year
Current
Total:
+11.49%
Rigid Body Dynamics
+200.1%
Stage Rigging
+50%
Gaming Industry
+48.1%
Unreal Engine
+43.8%
Shaders
+37.9%
3D Printing
+33.3%
Environment Art
+32.9%
Blender
+32.4%
Motion Tracking
+32.1%
3D Design
+29%
3D Rendering
+25.4%
Motion Design
+25.1%
Keyframe Animation
+24.4%
Gameplay
+23.5%
2D Animation
+23.1%
Ministry of Higher Education
Science, Research and Innovation
Call Center 1313
328 Si Ayutthaya Rd., Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Tel. 02-610-5200 Fax. 02-354-5524.
Copyright © 2025 Skill Mapping.
This website is an official government agency site under the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. It is established with the aim of improving the quality of management in the Office of the Permanent Secretary to meet public sector management standards, and is not intended for profit. If you find any information on this website that infringes intellectual property rights, please notify us so we can resolve the issue as soon as possible.