Animation industry tipped to surpass 1 billion USD

Updated on: Monday, June 14, 2010

It is assessed that the entire world will undergo a sweeping transformation from industrial economy to a creative or knowledge based economy in the coming few years, and in this scenario, India is tipped to lead from the front. Despite the recession, the creative economy has dominated the recruitment scene by taking a share of over 45 per cent in the job market. According to the Regional Manager of Hyderabad-based Image College N.L. Narasimhan, “India's video game industry is projected to grow to 300 million USD by the end of 2010 and the animation industry is tipped to surpass the one billion USD mark. Bollywood is already said to be one among the world's largest film producing centres. Hence the options are wide and encouraging.”

The entertainment and creative industry can be broadly classified into animation, game development and design and visual effects (VFX). Mr. Narsimhan points out that the students should come out of the misconception that animation and visual effects courses were meant only for artistes and painters. “If one knows how to paint or sketch, it can only be a value addition. The programmes are open to all, irrespective of the academic streams. The industry requires people who are imbibed with the quality of ‘out-of-the-box thinking'.”

Animation

This is an industry-oriented subject based on both artistic and as well as computer-generated imagery. This programme is for those minds who love to create characters, models, textures and animations. People with good 2D and 3 D animator's profile are considered to be hot property in the entertainment world.

Visual effects

This is a technical subject that creates professionals to integrate computer generated imagery with live action. All the action sequences in films produced across the globe are based on this technique. This programme is for those who aspire to become digital artists, compositors, digital effects animator, digital effects printers, modeller, pre-visualisation artist and technical directors. It is also suitable for those who intend to conceptualise and produce, visually rich and often complex piece of computer-assisted imagery or 3D computer graphics integrated with live action footage for films, television commercials, , architectural and scientific simulations.

Game development

This is an emerging area and is estimated to grow very rapidly. This area basically focuses on artificial intelligence and covers other areas like audio and video programme, plugin development, level designer, tools developer and special effects.

While there are numerous institutes across the country offering short-term and long-term courses on the modules, Image College (ICAT) offers a three-year B.A. and B.Sc. degree programme and a one-year PG programme.

SUMIT BHATTACHARJEE

Animation industry tipped to surpass 1 billion USD

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