Computer Animation in Other Industries

It seems that for the most part, when you think of computer animation, you think of flashy, photo-realistic or cartoonish productions for web games, movies, and video games. In truth, animation is used in a variety of industries away from the big screen or consoles; some are related through the entertainment industry, such as in prime-time television or music videos, while others are so far-fetched that they might surprise you. But computer animation is a very practical tool with useful applications in a variety of fields, depending on the specialty. Let's take a look at just a few of the fields where you can apply those skills.

Animation Careers Outside of Entertainment: Medical Animation

Medical animation is probably one of the most exacting, difficult paths that you can follow in the animation field--but if it suits your tastes, then it can also be one of the most rewarding.

Animation Careers Outside of Entertainment: Architecture and Landscaping

If your interests lie less in the realm of character animation and more in the realm of environments, landscapes, technical modeling, and architecture, then you could seek out a career in architecture and landscaping.

Animation Careers Outside of Entertainment: Mechanical Animation

Do you like designing cars in a digital environment? What about modeling the intricate parts of complex machinery, before stringing it all together to make it work realistically? Then you could be ready for a career in mechanical design and animation.

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