Also called: In-Betweener, Clean-Up Animator
Draws the frames between key poses and turns rough sketches into clean final lines.
An in-betweener receives key drawings from a lead animator and draws all the frames in between, keeping lines consistent so the character moves smoothly.
Approximate; much of this work is outsourced overseas.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Drawing skills; entry-level role.
Ways in: Self-taught, 2-year college, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Animation, Illustration.
Shrinking. AI in-betweening tools are reducing these roles.
High risk for 10 years. AI in-betweening and line cleanup now automate much of this work, so entry-level clean-up jobs are shrinking fast.
Classes: Drawing and illustration, Art, Digital art, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1014.
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