Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 8: Arena Animation, a leading animation institute of the region organized ‘Perspectives’–a seminar on animation, which familiarized prospective as well as current animation students, with the latest tools and technology being used in the industry.
On the occasion, Prof Satvinder Singh, Principal, SPMR College of Commerce was the chief guest, while Dr Parveen Singh, HoD BCA Department, SPMR College of Commerce was the guest of honour.
Deep Shome, Regional Academic Head, Arena Animation while speaking said that career avenues in Multimedia, Animation and VFX Industry are growing. He talked about scope and career opportunities in animation and VFX. He said that the visual effects industry is growing fast and there is major requirement of skilled manpower for taking up animation and visual effects projects in Bollywood as well as Tellywood.
Virat Kumar, Deputy Manager, Business Development, Retail Domestic, Arena Animation said ‘we have launched new courses for aspirants that include new technologies like 3D Projection Mapping, Augmented Reality, Pixar Renderman, Crowd Simulation, Houdini and many more. He explained to the young audience the creative process of animation from script to screen. He laid emphasis on how the children are growing in animation and the need for making software to meet demands of this market. He also highlighted the scope of developing animated property for international broadcasters.
Viewing better prospects, Arena Animation announced association with Pixar–one of the world’s largest animated production house for offering Pixar Renderman software to students.
The interactive session provided aspirants of animation courses first-hand knowledge on animation and new age technology from international creative experts.