How to Answer: What animation methods are you most familiar with?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Animator job interview.
22. What animation methods are you most familiar with?
How to Answer
The interviewer would like to know what types of specialties you may have. This is also an excellent opportunity to discuss any exposure you'd want to have to new forms of animation. Be sure to mention the type of animation you will be focusing on in this particular role!
Written by Rachelle Enns
Entry Level
"Here is a list of animation types:
- Traditional animation
- 2D animation
- 3D animation
- Typography Animation
- Clay animation
- Sand Animation
- Flipbook Animation
- Stop-motion animation"
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"I am most familiar with 3D animation, as that was the focus of my degree. I see in your job posting that you are seeking a candidate with intermediate level 3D animation expertise. I would rate myself as intermediate to advanced."
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Experienced
"I am most experienced with stop-motion and claymation. I bring approximately twelve years of experience in each. I would like to mention that I also bring experience in 2D and 3D animation, with about six years of experience in each. Is there any other experience that I can clarify for you?"
Written by Rachelle Enns