An animator is a person who creates animated images or characters by drawing them in sequence, to create an illusion of movement. They use various techniques such as traditional animation (drawing each frame individually), stop-motion animation (creating small changes between frames to make it appear that the object is moving on its own) and computer animation (using software to generate images). Animators work in a variety of industries, including film, television, advertising, video games, and more. They often collaborate with other artists, writers, and directors to bring their vision to life.