A 2D Digital Painter adds colour to cleaned line art, ensuring visual continuity and style consistency by following guidelines in 2D/3D animation production.
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Working Life
A 2D Digital Painter role includes:
- Adding colour to the line images created by animators.
- Scanning and cleaning up the line work on a computer (if necessary before colouring).
- Ensuring continuity requirements are met and following guidelines.
Works with
- Compositors
- Compositing Supervisor
Qualities - 2D Digital Painter
Is this role right for me?
You have:
A strong eye for colour and detail.
Understanding of the animation process.
computer literacy and know or have the ability to learn relevant software.
Ability to take direction and adjust work as required.
Ability to pay close attention to detail, with a methodical and thorough approach to work.
You
remain calm under pressure.
are able to multitask, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
communicate well.
work well as part of a team.
Interests - 2D Digital Painter
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Entry / Progression - 2D Digital Painter
Education Routes: 2D Digital painter's often have a Degree in Animation, Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Computer Animation.
However, showreel and experience are most important along with knowledge of relevant software.
Illustrator, Photoshop, Maya, Toonboom, ZBrush, Moho, and TVPaint are examples.
Career Path to 2D Digital Painter: A strong portfolio. Passing studio tests.
Career Path from 2D Digital Painter: Junior Compositor, Compositor.
