Anthropomorphizing: The Computer-Animated Craze

By Debbie Wilson
Debbie.Wilson@computeranimationsschoolreview.com
Computer Animations School Review Columnist

Americans are going crazy with computer-animated anthropomorphizing. Why? Well, it makes us laugh. It makes us cry. And, it's coming soon to a theater near you.

What Is Computer-Animated Anthropomorphizing?

Anthropomorphizing is the process of taking non-human objects and creatures and giving them human characteristics. You know, like the animal that talks, the fish that cries, or the car that flies. And with the recent astronomical rise of computer-animated films, anthropomorphizing is hotter than ever before. Not too long ago, Pixar was the only true outfit seriously into the computer-animated game. But now, animators everywhere want a piece of the computer-animated pie.

Computer-Animated Films Prove Lucrative

It makes perfect sense that success breeds duplication. Considering the fact that almost every computer-animated film has performed very well, there are sure to be many more to come. In fact, according to box-office projections, if the current growth rate continues, there will be approximately 64 new anthropomorphizing computer-animated films in the summer of 2010 alone. This may translate into additional careers in voice-over acting, computer design, character design, and many other related computer-animated careers.

Can Computer-Animation Be The Career For You?

There are a lot of reasons why Americans have fallen in love with computer-animated films. Not only do animators provide us with an innocence that we might not otherwise relate to in a human character, but they also have the ability to deliver messages containing potentially weighty topics with a lighter, more carefree tone. And this message can be delivered to adults and children alike. So if you enjoy animation and have a knack for computers, a career as an animator might just be the glorious, lucrative opportunity you've been searching for. By throwing human emotions on critters, you, too, can help the public play with animation more believably, while still keeping them at a whale of a distance.

About the Author
Debbie Wilson currently operates a lakeside resort. Her previous experience includes profitability consulting for a national health-care company. Debbie holds a B.A. in Business Management with a minor in Physical Education.

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