As an Animator, you will need to master following:

• ICT software specifications
• adapt to type of media
• analyse a script
• computer equipment
• create animated narratives
• create moving images
• develop animations
• provide multimedia content
• study media sources

More generally, an animator is also versed in:

• design graphics
• finish project within budget
• follow a brief
• follow work schedule
• graphic design
• motion graphics
• multimedia systems

It also helps to know the following:

• 3D lighting
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• GIMP (graphics editor software)
• Microsoft Visio
• SketchBook Pro
• Synfig
• animate 3D organic forms
• apply 3D imaging techniques
• consult with production director
• convert into animated object
• create 3D characters
• create 3D environments
• create original drawings
• create sketches
• graphics editor software
• identify customer's needs
• motion capture
• operate 3D computer graphics software
• study relationships between characters
• augmented reality
• copyright legislation
• create 2D painting
• digital compositing
• manage feedback
• manage portfolio
• render 3D images
• rig 3D characters