The field of art and aesthetics

The easiest way to explain animation would be- it is the combination of art, aesthetics and skills. Those who get into this field got a creative bend and are full of ideations. In fact, everybody has creative instincts- they just need encouragement and proper education to polish their skills. As animation is a craft practiced by skilled people, these skills can be acquired as well through dedication.

Animation is not an art of drawing, but an art of movement that has to be drawn. Hence, having drawing skills or an artistic background is extremely helpful. Those who can express their thoughts via drawings can become good animators for sure. This point comes from the certain fact that it’s easier sometimes to draw and show rather than talk and explain. Hence, if you can draw and want to study animation, choose the best animation institute in Delhi in order to study. AAFT- School of Animation is one such institute where students get good education along with appropriate exposure.

Today animation has become a major industry and a serious career choice for thousands of artists. The worldwide animation industry, which covers TV, games, mobile, films etc. is worth billions in dollars. This industry is making rapid strides in India with the ever growing availability of creatively satisfying and lucrative career options. Opting for a career in this field is definitely going to be fruitful. Many students go for animation courses in Delhi in order to excel in this stream.

Basic principles of art and design can be learnt through most animation degrees and diploma courses at art colleges. If you are talented, you can make it big in the animation industry with hard work. But to excel, it is important to concentrate and enjoy the education, enjoy every project, every assignment and give in 100 percent of efforts.

Job Prospects in Animation

Animation is a global industry with a range of job opportunities in areas such as advertising, films and television. There is a huge demand of talented and qualified people. This can be estimated from the fact that as many as two hundred animators are required to produce a simple animated film. The industry is booming at a rapid pace and there are interesting job opportunities for animators in India as well as abroad. Specialized skills and good computer knowledge is a must to get a good job and those who have it can work in various industries.

For those who have done a course from a reputed instate, chances are even more of getting a job of their choice. Students who do an animation course from animation institute in Delhi can work for the following job profiles:
Character animator- the main work of these people is to bring characters to life and make them look real. For this, they are required to have good knowledge of traditional animation, 3D animation, Claymation as well as stop-motion animation.

Layout artist- their work is similar to that of a cinematographer in a movie. They decide the background design, camera angles and lighting for the animation movie.

3D animator – their work is to make the textured and sculpted models appear in motion.  There is a huge demand of 3D animators not only in film industry, but in advertising and television as well. One can work as an animation mentor in a leading production house or animation studio.

Film and video editor: after successfully completing an animation course, one can work as a video editor for films, television commercials, music videos, shows etc.

Graphic designer: graphic designers are in great demand in all industries. In fact, graphic designing is among the top ten best jobs people are interested in these days. Business organizations need them to design their websites, for advertising and promotion purposes.  Their job is dynamic with lot of career growth opportunities.

ANIMATION YIELDS FASCINATION

Watching movies has always been one of my favorite pastimes and I go out with my friends almost every weekend to watch the latest movie on the big screen. A movie freak like me can watch movies of any language, (yes! even Tollywood, Would need the subtitles though) and any genre be it thriller, rom coms or action. But movies like Gravity and Interstellar have left an unparalleled mark on my mind and has made me want to see them over and over again. Thanks to the 3D animation techniques used in the film that made us feel like we’re actually in space. The movement of engines of the space ship and the falling of meteors were so realistic that it gave us all the scientist experience. While 3D animation techniques are widely used in depicting outer space scenes, some of the movies also use animation to put a lot of life in war scenes. You would feel like the axes and stones are coming to hit you. Movies like these fill us with lot of energy and are lot more fascinating than the general 2D movies. Another movie, Maleficent used a great animation in putting life into exotic creatures living in the forest. It made me feel like I am one of the characters of the forest. War scenes were equally amazing. Animation career is one of the most popular careers among students today, probably because movies like these are such a hit.
 

A lot of Bollywood films also have come a long way in making animation films. Krish3 and ABCD2 are some movies which has used animation in action and dances. Top 10 Animation Colleges in India are offering courses on various animation techniques such as VFX, computer animation and 3D animation encouraging students to make their own animation films.

The Modern-Day Cartoons

We human beings are complex creatures. Instead of valuing the present moment, we either live in the past or dream about the future. Now that I am an adult with all the freedom I had always yearned for, I wish I could go back in time and enjoy the life of a carefree child again. I remember how eagerly I waited for the school to break for summer holidays so that I could watch my favourite cartoons in peace. 

To be honest, the modern-day cartoons do not appeal to me at all. The charm of the cartoons of the days when I was small is incomparable to that of the present day cartoons. ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ was my favourite cartoon and even though Buttercup was my least favourite character, my parents seriously thought that my demeanour resembled hers. Oh please! And that reminds me, my best friend and her twin sister cut a beautiful and delicious Powerpuff Girls’ cake on their birthday a year back. I loved watching cartoons so much that I would not have minded pursuing an animation course if I had even one bit of creativity. That was the allure of the cartoons that my friends and I used to watch.

But the children nowadays do not feel the same way about cartoons the way we did. For them smartphones, tablets, laptops etc. play a far greater role in their daily dose of entertainment. Is it because the world of technology has overshadowed the world of animated cartoons? Or is because the cartoon makers are unable to hold the attention of the kids through cartoons? I am unable to put my finger on the exact reasons that have led to this situation.

Despite all this, a career in animation has gained popularity with the changing times. Animation is not just limited to cartoons and movies; it has become an important part of all major sectors too. Animation plays a significant role in helping students learn better through animated videos.

Coming back to the point, if you ask me to watch my favourite cartoons even at this age, I would gladly do that. For me those are classics which can be watched over and over again. What about you?

How My Parents Tried To Keep Me Away From TV

Each child loves to watch animated cartoons and movies, but when I was small, I was addicted to cartoons. While it was still possible for my parents to keep me away from watching television during weekdays, the mere advice of getting involved in outdoor activities during the weekends sounded preposterous to me. My fascination didn’t seem to subside and I started understanding more about animation. I dreamed of getting admission in one of the top 10 animation colleges in India. I dreamed about the success I would get on making the best animation cartoon. Meanwhile, my parents went all out to keep me away from television. This is what they did:

1.    They told me how my eyes were being adversely affected (which was true) due to my excessive indulgence. Even the idea of me wearing big glasses did not deter me. I guess I was pretty obstinate. 

2.    I loved to (and still love to) dance; hence my parents enrolled me in a dance institution which held classes on the weekends. I absolutely loved to go for my dance classes and never missed even one class unless I was sick.

3.    The best thing they did was introducing me to the world of books. While my father often read out to me, he started asking me to read books myself. While it was a little difficult at first, I finally got the hang of it and derived great joy from books. My newly acquired habit kept me busy and I got to learn so much. My vocabulary improved and I started conversing in English. Now my time was equally divided between books and cartoons.

But unlike me, if you are really serious about pursuing animation in the future, find out more about the best animation course in Delhi. Find out about the eligibility criteria and if you fit the requirements. You could have a bright future in the field of animation if you work the right way!

Flip Book Animation: Absolute Joy

Do you know what a flip book is? I am sure you do! A flip book is a book containing a series of images that seem to come to life when the pages are flipped with speed. Each picture is a small variation of the previous one and the pages are usually flipped from back to front. This kind of animation is one of the earliest types and was first discovered in the latter half of the 19th century. You would be surprised to know that even though it requires a lot of time, effort and talent, you don’t need to be a student of one of the top 20 animation colleges in India to try it out at home.

Young children find flip book animation extremely alluring. I bought one for my little cousin, and he made me flip the book over at least 20 times in a row. As I said earlier, you don’t need to pursue multimedia courses to do it yourself. I have briefly mentioned the procedure of making your own flip book at home. Read ahead:

1.    Lots of paper

You would need a big stack of thin paper to create the desired illusion. Notebooks, notepads, post-it notes would do. More frames per second would result in a more realistic effect.

2.    Subject

You could take help from the internet, or draw anything that interests you. Since it involves a lot of drawing, it is advised to choose an uncomplicated subject.

3.    Start from the back

Your first drawing should be on the last page, second on the penultimate page, and so on. Try avoiding the use of indelible ink if you are a beginner. Drawing with a pencil leaves scope for changes. The idea of starting from the back and using thin sheets has a reason. You would be able to trace your last drawing through the thin sheet when you start from the back.

4.    Gradual changes

Keep making slight changes to each image. Being able to look through the previous image would help you draw the next one with a small change. Keep repeating the process till you run out of paper.

5.    Adjustments

When you are done, try flipping the book from the back. If you are not content with some images, don’t hesitate to make slight adjustments. But do keep in mind that one adjustment would lead to another. Be very careful!

6.    Try it out

After all adjustments, proudly show the end result to your friends, family, and acquaintances. Best of luck!

Of Animation: Childhood Through Adulthood

Do you think that animation is just for children? Well, you couldn’t be more wrong (if you do)! If that’s what you think then I challenge you to never again eat cotton candy –isn’t that also just for kids? So you see what I’m getting at? Love for animation is just the same as love for board games and cotton candy and marshmallows –it might begin in your green and salad years, but it’s sure to stick on.

And within reason! Animation isn’t just restricted to that little mouse chap in dungarees or that bottomless duck quacking away… Animation is made for all age groups, just like movies and all things in life, really.

As for me, even before I had the slightest hint of what the word meant, animation became my life. So much so that (once I learnt the word, of course, and conducted some extensive research), I actually decided to attend Animation Institutes In Delhi and make a career in animation for myself. But alas, an understanding of technology seems to be something that just eludes me. So while I unwillingly gave up my dream of being an animator, I’ve stuck on as a loyal fan of animation.

I may have been just 10 years old when I decided animation was to be my life, but now years have passed and I still love animation just as much as I did back then, if not more. So a word of advice to anybody else who likes the idea of an animation career – go for it! Don’t let your weaknesses bring you down before it’s too late, just go apply to some Animation Institutes In Delhi for some animation or multimedia courses, and see your dream through! Isn’t that what animation is all about –the stuff of dreams?

Japanese Anime –A Peephole To A World Beyond Imagination

In the Age of the Internet, we’ve all heard about the sheer popularity of Japanese anime. Perhaps you’re even a raging anime-junkie yourself? Even if you aren’t we’ve all got that one friend (or more, of course) who’s utterly crazy for it –they live and breathe anime. Maybe you even know people so moved by it that they’re attending Animation Institutes In Delhi in the hope of making an animation career for themselves.

So what’s this spell that Japanese anime seems to have over our lovesick (read: anime-sick) friends?

Well, simply put –it’s pure brilliance. Period.

Okay, maybe I should elaborate a bit further. From the 1990s, Japanese anime took the world by storm. My entire generation grew up watching Pokémon and Dragon Ball Z –archetypes of Japanese anime (and perhaps the inspiration for those now enrolled in one animation institute or the other). But that was then, Japanese anime has now come a long way. From ‘Gotta catch ‘em all’ Japanese anime seems to have pretty much caught everything they can.

The thing about this brand of anime that differentiates it from more Western concepts of animation is that the Japanese have somehow managed to think so far outside the box, that the box is a speck of dust on a horizon far, far away.

Japanese anime takes you to a world you couldn’t possibly imagine –beyond your wildest imaginations, that right there, is where Japanese anime thrives. While any animation institute will be able to teach you all the skills and techniques needed to create anime like the Japanese, they will never be able to teach you how to take your imagination to a whole other level –that’s entirely up to your creativity. 

With no inhibitions, Japanese anime toys with just about every theme under the sun. So of course, when Japanese anime offers you a peephole into a world beyond imagination, which sane person wouldn’t get addicted?