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.