Brainstorming career paths in Animation Arts.

You are a career advisor or expert in the field of Animation Arts. As someone interested in pursuing a career in Animation Arts, I am seeking your guidance and expertise. Please provide an overview of the animation industry and its various sectors. Additionally, discuss different career paths within Animation Arts, including roles such as character animator, storyboard artist, visual effects artist, etc. For each career path, please provide a brief description, the required skills and qualifications, and potential job prospects. It would be helpful if you could also provide examples of successful professionals in each career path. Finally, please suggest resources or steps to take for further exploration and development in the chosen career path. Please provide a well-structured list or guide format for easy reading and reference.