A cartoon animator provides moving images and visual effects specifically for cartoons, whether they are to be shown online, on television shows or as part of a film. Animators use their artistic knowledge and advanced technology to give motion to drawings, requiring them to have a good understanding of the computer programs needed to produce animated images. The process of animating longer projects like full-length television shows and films requires a large team of animators, as each part of the animation process requires careful attention to detail. In order to keep track of the finished product while still in the design stages, most animators will work from a storyboard, giving them an idea of how to focus their work.