Do you have it in you to make a career in animation

Before making a career in animation, it is good to consider whether you have the required skill-set to make a foray in this vibrant industry and what are the right kind of skills and attributes that can give you a push in the right direction. Some of the core skills required for making a career in animation especially for new joinees are a strong hand in drawing, story-telling, a deep understanding of motion, size, ratios and a good sense of timing and composition. With technological developments taking in animation and multimedia, some other skills have phases out. 

 

In the field of animation and 2D animation ,there is an increased emphasis on

teamwork and multi-tasking and co-ordination closely with the other teams. There are various stages in production and a large team is involved in that during the different stages. The development stages are creating the idea, script writing, creating the story-board, creating animated characters and fleshing out their backgrounds, casting for voices of characters, editing and lastly sound mixing.

Some of the key required skills are a strong background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer especially in Linux/Unix and a knowledge in digital asset management is an addition. What a new entrant requires is a combination of technical skills and a creative bent of mind. Good communication skills to convey ideas to technical specialists is mandatory these days to bring characters to life. Besides technical and communication skills, in the field of 2D and 3D animation, one must be able to take directions from superiors, should be able to work quickly within deadlines and maintain high standards of work. New entrants especially should have good interpersonal communication skills, and manage his projects, roles effectively. Most animators who are industry veterans recommend new entrants should have a broad awareness of all the roles and processes in the industry.

One of the most commonly used and highly sophisticated software used in motion feature films is CGI for both 2D and 3D animations. The entertainment industry and the video-gaming industry has been largely sustained by the various animation institutes that have sprung up across India, providing 2D animation and 3D animation courses. Combined with computer technology, a career in animation has become the preferred choice of most students with a creative bent of mind.

With huge employment opportunities and a gaping need for skilled animators , most training institutes have specialiased packages for animation courses. Wiztoonz Academy of Media and Design is a well-equipped academy with latest tools of arts and technology. The career programs at Wiztoonz are meticulously designed for creating tomorrow's professionals. The unique curriculums are designed to meet the international industry standards. As a student you will work with highly skilled mentors, who are themselves working professionals, dedicated to mentor you as an employable professional, in inspiring studio spaces.