animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər 
plural animators
: someone or something that animates: such as
a
: an artist who is involved in creating animation for cartoons, films, video games, etc.
b
: a person who leads and encourages participation in an activity
… community animators mobilize individuals and organizations …—
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The animators did a really good job of interpreting it and objectifying it.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Video cameras recorded the actors’ facial expressions and body language to create visual references for the animators down the line.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
For characters that were not actively being worked for other projects in the DC Universe, Gunn simply suggested the animators take cues from the original comic books, suggesting specific runs for each character that captured a particular look or depiction that fit this new universe.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Despite Vincent’s own eventual pacifism, simply living in a world defined by war turns him bitter in the long run, a transformation the animators deftly capture through subtle details, like the worsening wrinkles beneath his eyes.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Video cameras recorded the actors’ facial expressions and body language to create visual references for the animators down the line.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
For characters that were not actively being worked for other projects in the DC Universe, Gunn simply suggested the animators take cues from the original comic books, suggesting specific runs for each character that captured a particular look or depiction that fit this new universe.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Despite Vincent’s own eventual pacifism, simply living in a world defined by war turns him bitter in the long run, a transformation the animators deftly capture through subtle details, like the worsening wrinkles beneath his eyes.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈan-ə-ˌmāt-ər
: someone who makes an animated cartoon
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