History of VFX in Indian Films

In our last post we had discussed history of Special effect in Indain cinema today we are here to discuss history of VFX in Indian cinema. If we are talking and discussing about history of Indian Films the name that comes in our mind is Dada Saheb Phalke. Now when we are talking about advent of vfx in Indian Cinema, again its Dada Saheb Phalke whose movies in silent era sites the example of use of vfx in movie Kaliamardan in the year 1919. Use of vfx at that era is actually commendable and amazing too. Gradually the Telegu cinema adapted vfx and some great work came up like Pathala Bhairavi and Maya Bazar which has actually taken the use of vfx to another height in movies.

In the year 1980 Indian VFX industry got a leap as Prasad video Digital which later transformed into Prasad EFX imported the first scanner and recorder which helped to produce digital image.

Visual effect enhance the look and feel of the movie earlier it’s been noticed vfx being used mainly in mythological film to portray larger than life effect and character so that the audience can get that feel of the movie.

Since then and now Indian cinema has seen lots of evolution era wise. Now the visual effect has become a part of each and every movie produced. Earlier the cost was high now with the advent of new technology things have changed drastically.

Our discussion simply takes our reader to encourage the opportunities one can get when it comes to entering the VFX industry. Maac Animation Kolkata offers bouquet of different courses  If you have decided to go ahead to take VFX courses to give your career a kick start this is the right time and right opportunity.

Use of VFX in serial Chakravartin Samrat Ashoka

Visual effects, popularly known as VFX is playing a key role in the daily soaps for Indian audience. One such most popular and talked about serial of these days is “Chakravartin Samrat Ashoka”, being aired in Colours Channel. Our today’s discussion will revolve round it. This serial been using vfx in enhancing the look and feel of the serial very nicely. It has been noticed in recent trends that if one is using vfx more in the serial you can actually engage more viewer and it helps in improving the TRP rating.

If we go down our memory lane it reminds us using vfx in Ramanand Sagar’s mythological show popularly known as Ramayana. It was the first tele-serial to use vfx in the show. Later on following the trend many other serials started using the technology.

A team of 12 crew members is responsible for executing VFX for Ashoka. Starting from creating set extension, crowd multiplication, 3D modelling, animation etc.The use of computer graphics contributes mostly in generating the look and feel of the serial. The team member’s doesn’t leave any stone unturned in creating a super fascinating world.

Apart from these technologies the serial also use software like after effects Eyon fusion, 3ds Maya, stop motion to bring more reality on the screen. Ashoka the historical drama  which has become more interesting because of its beautifully designed sets ,the lavish designed places, the grandeur sets which has able to create that historical era. The eye catching visual has actually pulled the audience.

 Let’s take a look at some of the before-after pictures to know how the makers are making the best use of VFX in the popular serial “Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat”. …

Our above discussion is taking us to conclude that the use of vfx is wide so as its scope apart from films, advertisement now a day’s daily soaps are also using vfx to enhance their visuals look and feel. So more will be the demand then the need and requirement of skilled professionals also increases who can handle projects. So stop thinking and join the glamour if you have the zeal in you.

Use of VFX in Games of Throne Season-VI

“If you don’t have my vivid imagination you couldn’t do my job”, says the super talented VFX supervisor of “Games of Thrones” series Joe Bauer.

VFX is a technology that brings all the components that can’t be shot in a normal course of production whether it is adding characters whether it is adding environment, whether it is completing sets, or whether it’s creating whole scene.

With the help of VFX they were able to manufacture worlds which are much larger than what could have been created on a sound stage or location. A visual effect acts as that end of the story telling which allows us to through the imagination of the writer, producer and director for eg:

1. Ship sailing on the sea reaching the kingdoms harbor

2. Daenerys riding a fire breathing dragon

3. The attack on the ice wall where they didn’t had enough space or number of people who can execute this episode sequence so a green screen of 30 feet high and 100 feet long was used to create a marvelous scene.

4. Fire breathing dragon in a arena, flame thrower of 50 feet strap to a robotic crane was put in a ring in Spain and 20 people were put on flame.

5. Shooting Wun Wun , a 14 feet tall character with huge weight and mass was actually executed by a person and was portrait gigantically with the help of visual effects.

VFX industry have become very computer reliant technology but shooting with organic element like fire breathing dragons ,fire and the interaction between the stunt players was a real  challenge for the team.

The best compliment to be received for VFX is to show the invisible, the work has to be really really great as we cannot expect the audience to miss a blink and that’s the reason the things that have been depicted in the series have got bigger and better.

The team shoots for three units before it use to shoot in two units. They had 800 shots in season three, 2000 in season 5.A team of five highly creative directors are shooting in five different continents.
 This season have introduced mammoths, skeleton coming out of the ground or special powers this season employees all of them. The VFX shots of season 6 are outlanders and outrageous in true sense.

VFX is a comprehensive course comprising of all you need to build a rocking career in visual effects for films, television, news channels etc. We at MAAC Animation Kolkata provide our students with hands on experience while working in a studio like environment.

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CHALLENGES FACED BY VFX INDUSTRY IN INDIA

Virtual reality in trending in Bollywood as well as Hollywood for creating larger than life pictures. The years have witnessed the increasing presence of VFX in movies, television and advertisement. Indian VFX studios have made their presence felt in the international market and have moved up the value chain to become Centers of excellence in the area of VFX and Animation. But we still are facing some challenges on the domestic front……..

LACK OF SKILL IN THE DOMESTIC MARKET:

Even though the advertising sector have quickly adopted VFX as a means for creating visual experiences. Bollywood have been sluggish to experiment with this technology mainly due to lack of adequate funds and skills. The only exception was RA.one starring Shahrukh Khan which had 3500 VFX shots and was assumed to be most expensive movie ever made in Bollywood. On the other hand Tollywood have quickly adopted to VFX in movies like Baahubali, Robo, Pranayam etc. where mesmerizing effects were created successfully.

HIGH MONETARY EXPECTATIONS OF THE VFX EXPERTS:

India has witnessed a significant growth in the work out sourced from countries abroad and from Hollywood and it continuous to be on rise. Around 40 major VFX studios in India are successfully catering to the demands and need of the domestic and international clients. About 10% of the total animation and VFX outsourcing is done by companies in India.

Hollywood companies gained significant economic advantage by outsourcing to India. But due to lack of artists with advanced VFX skills resulted in demand for high monetary compensation by the competent in the field. India will soon lose its cost competitiveness as compared to its Asian rivals.

INDUSTRY IS DEFICIENT OF SKILLED PROFESSIONALS:

Evolution is a natural phenomenon and therefore VFX not being an exception gets upgraded at regular interval with introduction of new techniques and products. To compete with the growing competition major VFX companies are getting their employees equipped by getting them trained and upgraded from time to time. Artist often tend to be unaware of the latest trends and development, therefore to keep their artist upgraded and to be at par with the growing market, companies have started training there employees at regular intervals from reputed institutes. Another major challenges one is facing is lack of skilled professional in the field. Companies are grabbing projects, and have deadlines to meet, but with the amount of skilled professional they have, its becoming difficult for them to complete project on time. Huge lack of skilled people in the field. Thus a great opportunity for someone who wants to choose VFX / Animation as a career.

 

LACK OF INCENTIVES BY THE GOVERNMENT:

Government policies play a vital role for the development and growth of any sector in the country. The government of India needs to take steps by providing advanced infrastructure and training facilities. For instance, due to trend of outsourcing animation and VFX work in Hollywood the VFX artists in developed countries have been adversely affected, therefore in order to support the artist on the domestic front, government of Canada are offering tax credits and subsidies to the domestic VFX companies such as Starz Animation Toronto, a Canadian studio, for retaining the artist by creating job opportunities and also for enhancement of studios as centers for innovation. The domestic market has been slow mainly due to lack of skilled professionals and economic constraints.

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