Working as an Animator

The Simpsons Movie is a big hit this summer just like the tv show has been since it debuted as a regular series in 1989. It has certainly outlived many live action shows. For one thing, it's often funnier. The producers also don't have to worry about actors making absurd contract demands. Whaaaat? Those aren't real actors and actresses. Yeah, sometimes I forget too. Actually, without the people who do the character's voices, the show couldn't go on either. Fortunately they haven't made any crazy demands.

Have you ever wondered who is responsible for creating the images we see when we watch a cartoon? Multi-media artists and animators create the series of pictures that form the animated images we see when we watch a television show, movie or commercial. Find out what it takes to be a multi-media artist or animator. Find out what a typical day is like for a multi-media artist or animator and how much money they earn. Read Multi-Media Artists and Animators: Career Profile