VFX

According to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) report, the Indian Animation and VFX industry has witnessed a rise of over 50 percent in the past year. This figure is expected to rise further in the coming years and the Indian VFX industry will be ready to compete at the international level.

• VFX courses teach the necessary skills and information for a career in visual effects and related industries.
• VFX courses are currently in high demand in India. Additionally, anyone with the necessary abilities and credentials can easily land the greatest positions with excellent compensation packages. The entry-level salary for VFX students can be INR 4 lakh.
• Candidates can choose a VFX and Animation degree if they are interested in video games, cartoons, or animation.
• After a VFX course, one can become a Graphic Designer, Video Editor, Multimedia Programmer, Web Designer, 2D/3D Animator, 3D Modeller, VFX artist, and many more.
• The VFX studios are also witnessing a constant rise. The students, who are interested in taking forward their skills and shining their careers in this industry, can pursue professional courses offered by several Animation and VFX colleges and institutes.

The VFX industry is rising at a fast pace, owing to several reasons including growing OTT platforms, the Bollywood industry, the Music industry, and the Gaming industry. There have been over 800 VFX jobs in India in the last few years and this is expected to increase. The increased use of the internet and smartphones due to digitalisation is another emerging cause for the expansion of VFX usage. 

Numerous facets of animation, visual effects, graphics design, cartoons, games, etc. are covered in VFX courses. Candidates gain knowledge of how to use various tools and techniques to produce high-quality animated graphics for games, movies, television shows, and more. The VFX and animation course teaches students both 2D and 3D animation techniques. 

The film "Zero" demanded that Shahrukh Khan who played the character of Bauua Singh needed to be vertically challenged. The actor is 5 feet 10 inches tall and he needed to appear like a 4 foot 6 inch guy. For this purpose, VFX for the 'Zero' movie was crucial. Visual effects were used to minimize the stature of the actor. For this purpose, the following steps were taken:

1. First of all, the photogrammetry scan of Shah Rukh Khan is completed. This 3D scan provided a visualization of how his minimized stature would look. These scenes were planned and executed on a set.
2. Further, a 4-foot 6-inch stand-in was used as a reference for on-set composition and camera placement Through this, it helped the team in gauging the height ratio that needs to be adjusted.