Animation as a Career: Treading a different path

Everyone has seen superman jumping off the cliffs, flying in the sky and fighting the not so good guys. Be it mystical powers or surreal graphics, this movie took fantasy and fiction to a whole new height. More recently, movies like Terminator, Spiderman series and Ra.One too have copiously beckoned the sphere of Animation and earned applauds and laurels to their cap. With coming of technology, the big screen has extended its reach and has predominantly understood the potential of this enriching sphere. No wonder, the field of animation has witnessed surmount growth in the past few years. Animation as a career has become the latest buzzword for individuals with a creative bend of mind. Students ambitious enough to prove their mettle can very well satisfy their ingenious nerves by delving into this sphere.

To be a cut above others is what every individual strives at and this being a very dynamic field involves rigorous hard work along with an active mind. Animation as a career can easily open various gateways before students. If one chooses to explore the field of video editing then one needs to ensure that he/she not only believes in working hard but also has outmost interest in staying updated.

Be open to Technical Knowledge and Multitasking

Students aspiring to make it big within this field must possess technical knowledge of its allied fields. Knowledge of software's like Final cut-pro, Adobe cut and Avid actress shall not only provide one with an edge over others but shall also help them in staying ahead of their league. However, in order to achieve success, students must ensure that they are self motivated with a visionary streak. Those with multitasking ability coupled with vigorous attitude too can go a long way in this mentally stimulating field.

How to enhance your skills and aptitude?

Animation being a fast growing field often witnesses exploration of new tools at regular intervals. So, in order to be in sync with latest on-goings across the world, a good video editor must be at his/her toes. One must look for means via which he/she can enhance his/her knowledge and hone his/her skills. Internet being a great means can really help one in updating their expertise. The only thing one needs to do is to register at relevant sites thereafter which one shall receive weekly updates on latest developments happening across the editing world. One can even upgrade his/her knowledge by downloading necessary software's and gaining proficiency in the same.

Increasing Job opportunities in overseas domain

Also, since demand for video editors is soaring, various companies in international waters have been avidly hiring students from this field. Those with an M.Sc degree in Multimedia and Animation can easily get hired by companies established in America, UK, Dubai, Canada and Singapore.

Fields to beckon after becoming a Video editor

Moreover, video editors can even prove their talent in the field of fiction, serials and even direction. Considering the fact that a competent video editor works on an editing table, he very well becomes acquainted with nitty-gritty's of direction. Thus, it shouldn't come as a surprise that a video editor can point out any faults or errors in direction thereby becoming a key aspect of filming.

Thus to conclude, Animation as a career option is appropriate for students with far-sighted approach and innovative streak. Abridging the gap between demand and supply, Animation as a stream is bound to stay and provide one with thrilling opportunities.

Source: Priyanka Wali (Shiksha Team)