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Beth Anderson, a 3D animator at Arkitek Studios, specializes in creating visual representations of complex biological processes. Her work integrates bioinformatics, using data provided by clients to create animations that enhance understanding for scientists and students. This lesson outlines the responsibilities of 3D animators, including the design of scientific illustrations and animations that communicate crucial concepts in genetics. Training typically includes an Associate of Arts degree and may involve biology and graphic design. Salaries can vary widely with experience.
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LESSON 5: PowerPoint slides to accompany Using Bioinformatics: Genetic Testing
3D ANIMATORBETH ANDERSON Place of Employment: Arkitek Studios Type of Work: Develops 3D animations that help scientists and students visualize biological processes. “Bioinformatics interfaces in many ways with our work, from data that clients give us to visualize representationally, to creating actual visual data.”
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3D ANIMATORBETH ANDERSON Place of Employment: Arkitek Studios Type of Work: Develops 3D animations that help scientists and students visualize biological processes. “Bioinformatics interfaces in many ways with our work, from data that clients give us to visualize representationally, to creating actual visual data.”
CAREERS IN SPOTLIGHT:3D ANIMATOR What do they do? 3D animators are visual communicators and designers. The animations and illustrations they create help communicate scientific content and ideas to scientists, students, and educators. What kind of training is involved? Associate of Arts degree. Some also have training in biology, illustration, graphic design, and computer animation. What is a typical salary for a 3D Animator? Ranges with experience from very little when people are first starting out to $100,000/year ($48/hour) or more.