Video Colorist
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manually applies specified colors to animation cels or video materials.
Description
Video colorists are specialists in the animation production process who color original drawings or in-betweens. They accurately apply specified colors using brushes or airbrushes on cels or film, ensuring color consistency across multiple cuts. In recent years, the use of digital coloring software has increased, and they achieve high-quality results by utilizing both manual work and digital techniques.
Future Outlook
Although hand-drawn painting is declining due to the spread of digital coloring software, demand for colorists skilled in both digital and hand-drawn techniques is expected to be maintained to some extent with the expansion of anime production needs.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee / Contractor / Dispatched Worker / Full-time Employee / Outsourced Freelancer
Career Path
Junior Video Colorist → Senior Video Colorist → Lead Color Artist → Color Director → Production Manager
Required Skills
Color Management / Observation Skills / Painting Technique / Painting Technique (Brush, Airbrush)
Recommended Skills
Animation Production / Digital Paint Software Operation / Time Management Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent color unevenness or spillover and maintain consistent tones. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily involves applying specified colors, so advanced analysis is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Focuses more on painting according to instructions rather than creating designs. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Basically works according to instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Emphasis is on the ability to handle workload rather than quantitative analysis. |
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