3D Animation for the Multi-Faceted!

The market of 3D animation is growing at a tremendous rate. It is a magical art as it does not work on traditional parameters; it is more into the dimensions. 3D Animation is not same as traditional and 2D Animation; it covers the 3 dimensions as compared to 2D Animation. Traditional animation can be differentiated in terms of quality, cost and time as it is a hand-based process while 3D Animation is purely a computer based programme with lots of complexities. 3D Animation unleashes the creative minds and fuses the real and the virtual world to give you a real time experience.

3D Animation is made for those who have a knack for latest technology, spatial skills, and visual imagery - people who can easily understand the 3D world and its requirements. 3D Animator animates the models in a three dimensional virtual world. He has an advantage of correcting his mistakes anytime, if the character is not revealing as much emotions or feelings as required. To many it seems like an easy and very fun & frolic field, but in reality, it is quite complex. Besides creativity, one requires a lot of patience as well as years of hands-on experience and exposure to really make it big in the field.

3D Animation is a very lucrative field and the demand for skilled professionals is escalating every day. For a career in 3D Animation, one has to have both technical and artistic capabilities. Some of the big entertainment giants like Sony are coming into this field, which are outsourcing animation jobs.
Careers you can pursue as a 3D Animator

Scope of 3D Animation is quite wide and there are many roles you can take up as a 3D Animator:

• Animator
• Modeler
• Layout Artist
• Clean-up Artist
• Scanner Operator
• Compositor
• Digital Ink & Paint artist
• Key Frame Animator
• Background Artist

Although 3D Animation is at its nascent stage in India, but the demand for creative and efficient people in the field is still high. At the grass root level, you can earn Rs 15000-25000 per month but with experience, you can easily reach a six-figure salary.

Where to pursue Training in 3D Animation?

3D Animation is not a child's play and requires rigorous training. Some of the institutes offer short term courses in this field, duration of which vary from 3 to 6 months. But these courses often do not come with a job guarantee. So if you are planning to be a pioneer of this field, take training from a reputed institute that offers you hands-on experience in the field, on-the-floor internships or even placements in good animation agencies. Practical knowledge and creative thinking interaction is important to give a quick start to your career.

Reputed Animation Institutes in India

Animation industry has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry. Animation aspirants, today, look for institutes which have their own animation studios, have animation experts who can provide mentoring and real-world training to their students, and can help students get lucrative placement offers. Some of the best institutes of 3D Animation, which can help you get a good placement in a reputed company with a handsome salary, are found in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Nagpur, Pune, and Kolkata. Some of the Best

Institutes from India are listed below:

1.  Toonz Academy
2.  Academy of Animation and Gaming
3.  Toonskool
4.  Picasso Animation College
5.  Arena Animation Academy
6.  Xplora Design School
7.  Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC)
8.  Animaster
9.  ANTS Animation Training School
10.  ZICA Studios

You will find a number of institutes that offer training programmes in 2D and 3D Animation and Multimedia on Shiksha. We will love to know what more information you will like in this area and your experiences with animation and various animation institutes.

Source: Richa Bhatnagar (Shiksha Team)

Date: 22nd March, 2011

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