Career In Animation

Introduction

Animation is a world of special effects  and unbelievable graphics. It creates unbelievable real and virtual experiences. Animation is blend of the entertainment industry and technology. The animators provide graphics for educational programs, movies, television shows, websites and advertisements. The boom of children's TV channels (like Disney, Cartoon Network, Pogo, Hungama, Nick etc.) and increasing trend of using animation in Ad films has created numerous job opportunities.These days animation is used in almost all the industries viz. automobile, pharmaceutical, medicine, aerospace, civil and architectural and many more. The film industry has shown an insatiable appetite for animation. The digital animation is one of the youngest, fastest-changing and most rewarding career options. India is rapidly growing as a major animation outsourcing hub with a phenomenal 30% growth rate.

Scope

Over 30,000 animation studios around the world and 70 percent of them have a turnover of US $1 million. A typical animated film requires 700 to 800 animators. A large number of animators are needed but the number of skilled animators is falling very short. This resulted in imbalance of demand and supply ratio. The demand for animation production services from international animation studios is spurred in large part due to India's lower costs of animation production and technical manpower to meet 2-D and 3-D animation requirements. The Indian companies are now creating a number of animated films and cartoons for US and European studios. India has over 300 animation studios employing over 12,000 animation professionals. Animation has become a high paying profession that is matching the pay packets of software professionals. The career in animation is challenging as well high rewarding.

Remuneration

In general, the ranges between Rs. 12,000- 1,00000 per month. It mainly depends on the animation skills, the nature of work and employer.

Eligibility

Minimum 12th pass and must have completed Certificate/diploma/advanced diploma/Graduation course in animation from reputed institute. A good drawing skill is desirable.

Employabilty Skills

  • One must be methodical, accurate, creative and innovative.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Good at hand-eye coordination, drawing, design and layouts.
  • Good knowledge of CAD (Computer Aided Designs) systems.
  • Good visualization, imagination and observation  
  • Passion and inclination towards art.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects.

Career test

If you record “Yes” for maximum questions then it indicates that you have potential for perusing career in the field of Animation.

  • Am I creative and innovative?
  • Do I have good communication skill?
  • Do I  am a good at hand-eye coordination, drawing, design and layouts?
  • Do I have good knowledge of CAD (Computer Aided Designs) systems?
  • Do I have good visualization, imagination and observation?
  • Do I have passion and inclination towards art?
  • Do I have good computer skills?
  • Do I have ability to visualize three-dimensional objects?
  • Do I have mathematical precision?
  • Do I have design skills?
  • Am I open minded and ready to implement new ideas?
  • Do I have ability to work hard?

Career opportunities

  •  Multimedia careers: Multimedia is used in fine arts, entertainment, commercial art, journalism, media, designing and software services. A multimedia specialist is expected to possess technical, analytical as well as creative skills.
  •  Graphic designing: A graphic designer is work for the layout and presentation of different types of media (poster, package, website). Graphic designers work on creating logos, websites, business cards, advertisements, brochures, hoardings, product packaging, posters, book designs, magazine and newspaper layouts, as well as a vast variety of other communication-related products.
  •  Game designing: Computer and console game designing is a fast-growing entertainment field. High-end gaming consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and the growing popularity of online virtual reality games are providing good opportunities for game designers. This field offers tremendous scope for web designers with cutting-edge skills.
  • Print and publishing: Graphic designers and multimedia specialists have a lot of scope in in Desk Top Publishing (DTP). Animators are needed in virtual reality/3D modeling, e-learning, e-commerce, fashion design, interior design and architecture, jewellery designing, film set designing as well as for developing content for mobile phones.

Job options

  • 2D animator
  • 3D animator
  • Character animator
  • Compositing artist
  • Editor
  • Effects artist
  • In-between artist
  • Lighting artist
  • Modeler
  • Rigging artist
  • Special effects
  • Storyboard artist
  • Texture artist

Employers

Employing companies:

  • Crest Communications
  • Films Division
  • Maya Entertainment
  • Silverton Studio
  • UTV Toons
  • Zee Institute of Creative Arts (ZICA)
  • 2NZ Studios
  • Prasad Studios
  • Acropetal,
  • JadooWorks
  • Color Chips
  • Toonz Animation
  • Heart Animation 

Courses

  • Advance Diploma in 3D Animation
  • Advance Diploma in 3D Animation and VFX
  • Advance Diploma in Animation
  • Advance Diploma in Multimedia
  • Animaster Graduate Programme (AGP)
  • B.A. 3D Animation
  • B.Sc. Animation
  • B.Sc. Animation and Game Technology
  • B.Sc. Multimedia

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