

To do this, they break down the design for a character into simple, easy to construct shapes. They create lots of identical versions of the characters to be moulded in different ways for different scenes. Model makers create physical models of the characters and other objects out of modelling clay or other materials. In 3D computer-generated animation, it’s usually known as ‘modeller’. In stop-motion animation the role is known as ‘model maker’. In smaller studios these are more general roles. In bigger animation studios, there might be modellers or model makers dedicated specifically to character modelling or prop modelling.

They work in-house at an animation studio. They translate concept art, character designs and environment designs into models ready to be animated. Modellers or model makers build the digital or physical versions of everything that is seen on screen in an animation.
