animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər 
plural animators
: someone or something that animates: such as
a
: an artist who is involved in creating animation for cartoons, films, video games, etc.
b
: a person who leads and encourages participation in an activity
… community animators mobilize individuals and organizations …—
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The series was co-produced by ABC KIDS and BBC Worldwide and created by Joe Brumm, an Australian animator with Ludo Studio.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
The team behind it was made up of Mexican talent, from animators to cultural consultants, ensuring the film authentically reflected Mexican culture.
—Susan Akyeampong, refinery29.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Founded in 2011, Evoke reps top-tier showrunners, creators, writers, directors, producers, animators, and production companies in film, TV, and new media.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
Thousands of amateur Lego animators already exist, sometimes mined by the company for social or traditional campaigns.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
The team behind it was made up of Mexican talent, from animators to cultural consultants, ensuring the film authentically reflected Mexican culture.
—Susan Akyeampong, refinery29.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Founded in 2011, Evoke reps top-tier showrunners, creators, writers, directors, producers, animators, and production companies in film, TV, and new media.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
Thousands of amateur Lego animators already exist, sometimes mined by the company for social or traditional campaigns.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈan-ə-ˌmāt-ər
: someone who makes an animated cartoon
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