These days, it is not uncommon to see Indian children talking about mythological stories from Indian culture like Ramayana, Mahabharata and legendary characters like Lord Hanuman, Lord Ganesha and many more. This rapidly fading reintroduction to Indian culture can be attributed to the fascinating animated films that have recapped the old Indian epics for our young generation. And who can forget the famous characters of Tom and Jerry, Mowgli, Stuart Little, Popeye and many others who were created by animation? In the endearing world of animation, lifeless images come to life through different tools and techniques.
With the expanding world of media, the demand for entertainers is also on the rise. Whether it's movies, television, cartoon movies, advertising, media, or games, good entertainers rule the chicken coop. In the world of animation, reality meets imagination and the impossible becomes possible. Unthinkable graphics, special effects, and evolved technologies come together to create a world that will blow your mind. This next industry has opened new doors to opportunity. Many creative people are choosing multimedia and animation as full-time careers and are making a lot of money.
Multimedia means combining text, graphics, animation, video, sound, interactivity and conveying a message in an engaging way. Therefore, just being creative is not enough. One also has to be technically sound. Although one has to have a good hand to become a good multimedia expert. Therefore, if you are blessed with immense creativity and imagination, there is no shortage of job opportunities. One can find a good full-time or freelance job in the fields of television, film, video production, advertising agencies, publishing, web design, CD ROM preparation, fashion design, textile design, interior design etc.
When it comes to training, there are numerous computer training centers that offer multimedia and animation training. It is good to review the facilities and faculty at the institute before joining any institute. One can enroll in a Visual Communication and Design course immediately after the 12th standard. However, if one already graduated in fine arts with aptitude for drawing, one can join the production houses or studios as an apprentice. National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad offers an animation film design course. In private institutes, Arena Multimedia offers basic and advanced courses. Even NIIT has developed a special program called Maxi media to help students develop the skills necessary for this market. Then there is the Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics that offers advanced courses in multimedia and animation.
Professional training is essential to handle Animation Video Services and multimedia software such as 3D Studio Max, Maya for 3D animation, Animo, and US Animation for 2D animation, along with established skills in Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, etc. All the institutes mentioned above provide training in these and there are advanced courses to acquire specialization.
You can choose between the following types of courses to make a career in this segment:
The basic courses offer an introduction to the fascinating world of multimedia and its tools and techniques. Digital printing and publishing courses provide product design training for the publishing segment. Digital Website Creation trains you in website creation. Digital movie animation is about creating professional animators. The interactive digital multimedia course familiarizes students with new media such as mobile devices, the Internet, etc. An advanced diploma in digital visual communication and animation provides practical knowledge of this industry and prepares you for careers in animation, multimedia, special effects, games, and more.
It must be understood that all the courses offered are not of the same caliber. Before joining any institute or course, one should contact these institutes and discuss in detail with the faculty and understand their individual strengths. Also, it is a good idea to meet people in the industry and ask questions. Try to find out if the institute offers practical experience. Also, find out if they can help you find a job once you have finished the course.
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