Career Films

10. 3D Animator

3-D animator George Maestri explains how simple shapes can create animated characters. Polygons convey information about each character. After the 2-D shapes are placed in the computer, 3-D shapes are formed. George shares how math is used extensively in animation as well as in virtually everything people do.
M10 - Student Worksheets
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M10 - Teacher Worksheets
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Math's Cool
  1. Pizza Chef
  2. Old Navy Stock Supervisor
  3. Airplane Pilot
  4. Costume Designer
  5. Stained Glass Artist
  6. Jazz Musician
  7. Store Manager
  8. Architect
  9. Origami Enthusiast
  10. 3d Animator
  11. Triathlete
  12. Stadium Groundskeeper
  13. Chocolatier
Algebra's Cool
  1. Video Game Designer
  2. Zoo Keeper
  3. Planetary Astronomer
  4. Firefighter
  5. Wildlife Biologist
  6. Thrill Ride Engineer
  7. Civil and Structural Engineers
  8. Music Amplifier Maker
  9. Stock Exchange Broker
  10. Jet Fighter Pilot
  11. Skateboard Park Designer
  12. Performance Car Designer
  13. Construction Layout Surveyor
  14. Times Square Sign Designer
  15. Rose Parade Float Designer
  16. Particle Physicist
  17. New York Filmmaker
  18. Water Quality Chemist
  19. Bronz Zoo Electrical Engineer
  20. Criminologist
  21. Wind Engineers
  22. U.S. Coast Guard Cadets