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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Launched in 2023 by animator Alexey Gerasimov and his Boom!
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Her journey reflects how a Chinese independent animator can transcend borders to become a respected force in global animation—a storyteller, a critic, and a bridge between cultures.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The trailer will be available as part of free animation sample project teaming Unreal Engine and Agora Studios to produce free animation sample project, allowing animators to see what other animates are doing.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Beveridge said working on the project exposed the hundreds of animators and other crew members to the vast audience of K-pop.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Her journey reflects how a Chinese independent animator can transcend borders to become a respected force in global animation—a storyteller, a critic, and a bridge between cultures.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The trailer will be available as part of free animation sample project teaming Unreal Engine and Agora Studios to produce free animation sample project, allowing animators to see what other animates are doing.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Beveridge said working on the project exposed the hundreds of animators and other crew members to the vast audience of K-pop.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Oct. 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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