Hard Skills
AdvancedScene StagingThe art of arranging characters, props, and backgrounds within a frame to direct the audience's attention and convey narrative information effectively.
ExpertArchitectural PerspectiveThe technical ability to draw complex environments and structures using accurate linear perspective and vanishing points.
ExpertToon Boom Harmony ProficiencyMastery of industry-standard software used for creating 2D animation layouts, including camera nodes and asset management.
Soft Skills
AdvancedVisual StorytellingThe capacity to translate a script or storyboard into a detailed visual guide that dictates the mood and pacing of a scene.
IntermediateCross-Departmental CollaborationThe ability to coordinate with background painters, riggers, and animators to ensure layout designs are functional for the entire pipeline.