Company/ Role Research

Written below, I decided to do some research into what kind of role I would be interested in doing in the industry as well as different companies that I've been looking into as a Gameplay Animator as my target audience is teen and youth (17 and above).

Role Research

What does a games animator need?

*An understanding of gameplay - how movement appears when being played.

*Have knowledge of game engines - have the understanding to create an animation that works within a game engine.

*Organisation skills

*Good communication skills

What type of software is used?

*3D Animation software such as Maya, Motion builder,3Ds Max, Blender and etc.

*Game engine software such as; Unity, Unreal Engine

*Programming languages such as C++, Python

Sharkmob

Known for: Vampire the Masquerade Bloodhunt (rated M)

Junior Gameplay Animator

Link: https://career.sharkmob.com

Target Audience: 17+

Rebellion

Known for: Sniper Elite

Job as a: Junior Animator

Link: https://rebellion.com/games/

Target Audience: 16+

Summary: As well as Rebellion being a games studio, they also venture into different industries such as film, TV, board games, book, comics and others.

Red Knuckles

Known for: Prince of Persia

Job as a: Junior Animator

Link: https://www.redknuckles.co.uk/work

Target Audience: 16+

Summary: Red Knuckles is a UK based animation studio who cater to all styles and formats going from 2D animations to Stop Motion, they have worked with many brands, agencies and production companies such as; Disney, Studio AKA, BE Animations and many others.

'We're an independent animation studio with immense respect for the animation craft and artists..' ~ Red Knuckles