Job hunt is amongst the few things that make us nervous in the beginning and we want everything to be perfect when applying for employment. The resume is one of those important documents on which our employment depends in the initial stages of our career. An animator cover letter can add the little spark to our resume when written properly and carefully; because a cover letter is not the same for every job application. The subject matter of course remains the same but content varies for every job opportunity. We will see a bit about what is animation, how it has evolved in the past years and a sample animator cover letter in this article.
What is Animation?
Animation, few years back was about being good with the pencil and paper and being able to draw an entire series for the picture movements. A number of similar drawings had to be made to create an illusion of moving picture, 24 frames to be played in a second. It used to be a tedious job but with the evolution of computers the job is not only made easy but has also has opened new avenues in the field of animation. Different kinds of animators nowadays are required for various job profiles.
What Should an Animator have?
The basic skill required for an animator is the ability to have a vision and creativity for developing characters and stories in case of film animation. Animators are also in the fields of gaming which is fast growing. For example, Counter Strike is amongst the most popular games which has also inspired youngsters to become professional game designers. One needs to have knowledge about different computer languages those are required in this field. The power of imagination is essential to think of all the permutations and combinations of the plots and programming too.
From
Torque Earnest,
1253 Avalanche Avenue,
Boulevard of Dreams,
New Mexico
E-mail Address - torque@somemail.com
Contact Number - 575 265 1854
08/30/2011
To
Benjamin Frederick
Administrative Recruiter,
Genome Animations Limited,
New Mexico
Dear Mr. Frederick,
Subject: Application for Animator
I write to you for applying for the post of an Animator in your firm. My senior, Raven Shawn Michael, who did his project in your reputed firm recommended me and told me about the openings you have. I would like to work in the gaming department of Genome Animations. I have played and studied the gaming programs of your best selling product Mass Savior.
I feel proud to say that I have been participating in the gaming competitions in the university and winning top positions. I am into the initial stages of programming a game too. I would like to meet you for discussing about it. I am sure I can do justice to the job responsibilities that you require and all I need is a chance to meet you for an interview.
Kindly contact me as soon as possible on any of the details given above. Thanking you very much.
Yours truly,
Torque Earnest
Enclosures:
Referring to this example of an animator cover letter you can go ahead with writing your letter. Few things to find out when writing the letter are the name and designation of your reader i.e. the addressee, the company's profile, knowing what projects they handle or have initiated, etc. By knowing these facts you can write the letter well and also mention these information in small bits in reference with how you find it attractive or important for being a part of their organization. It not only gives you confidence to be aware of where you are going but also an enthusiasm which every employer finds attractive. Wish you all the very best!