Animation is like a magic trick where pictures come to life. It's a way of making things move on a screen, like characters in movies, cartoons, or video games. These moving images are created by showing a series of pictures really fast, giving the illusion of motion.

An animator is someone who makes these moving pictures. They can draw characters or use computers to create them.

1. Planning:  Think of it like making a comic book. They plan out what will happen in each scene and sketch it out.
2. Drawing or Creating Characters:  Make characters, objects, or scenes that will move in the animation.
3. Making Things Move:  Create a bunch of pictures that show slight movements, and when shown quickly, it looks like things are moving.
4. Using Computers (for some animators):  Some animators use computers to create 3D models or draw digitally.
5. Making Characters Look Good:  Design how characters look and make sure they have the right expressions and movements.
6. Working with Others:  Talk to other people like directors and writers to make sure the animation fits with the overall story.
7. Fixing Problems:  Solve any issues that come up during the animation process, whether technical or creative.
8. Making Things Pretty:  Add colors, lighting, and special effects to make the animation look cool.
9. Learning New Stuff:  Keep learning about new tools and techniques to stay good at making animations.
10. Creating Special Effects:  For some animators, they might create cool effects like explosions or magical transformations.

Step 1:  Complete Class 10 Education:  Ensure that you successfully complete your Class 10 education

Step 2:  Understand Animation and Devleop Artistic Skills:  Take the time to explore and understand the field of animation. Learn about different animation techniques, styles, and the types of work animators do.

Practice and improve your artistic skills, including drawing and storytelling. Animation involves a strong foundation in visual arts.

Step 3:  Learn Basic Computer Skills:  amiliarize yourself with basic computer skills, as many animation processes involve the use of digital tools and software.

Step 4:  Join animtion courses and Choose specializatoin:  Look for courses that cover fundamental concepts like drawing, storytelling, and basic animation techniques.  Animation has various specializations, such as 2D animation, 3D animation, character design, and more. Decide which area interests you the most.

Step 5:  Pursue Formal Education (Optional):  While not mandatory, you may consider pursuing formal education in animation after Class 10. There are diploma courses, bachelor's degrees, and certificate programs in animation offered by various institutions in India.

• 2D Animator
• 3D Animator
• Character Animator
• Storyboard Artist
• Concept Artist
• Motion Graphics Animator
• Visual Effects (VFX) Artist
• Game Animator
• Stop-Motion Animator
• Medical Animator
• Architectural Animator
• Multimedia Artist
• Rigging Artist
• Texture Artist
• Technical Animator

• Animation Studios
• Film and Television Production
• Video Game Development
• Advertising and Marketing Agencies
• E-learning and Educational Institutions
• Architectural Visualization
• Medical Animation and Illustration
• Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
• Web Design and Development
• Independent Freelance Work