Things to remember when joining the Animation/VFX industry

Career is one of the most important decision one takes in its lifespan. Career decides ones future. If you looking for a successful career in the field of animation and VFX, below are few important points we penned down for your better decision making.                                                                                                                                                                  
1)  Apt knowledge on 2D & 3D software

You need to know a brief knowledge about 2D and 3D animations. When you opt for Animation & VFX you need to learn much software to upgrade your understanding in these fields.

2)    Teamwork

Most important! Working with people means understanding each other. You need to listen to them and at the same time you should have capability to make them understand your point of view.

3)  Know the Path

Animation and VFX are wide. You need to understand where your interest lies. Discover your passion and follow. To understand where the interest lays one can have one on one conversation with their faculty.

4 )  Portfolio

If you planning to get into animation industry it’s the right time to build your portfolio. To build once Protfolio you need to do few researches. Contact to your seniors and take an idea how you can work on it. Once should be ready with a complimenting Portfolio after the completion of course.

 5)    Arranging the portfolio

Nobody has enough time to go through each work you have done. Show them the best you have done. Arrange your portfolio from best to normal.

6)      Patience

Time! Give yourself and your career time to reach stars. People working in this field earn a lot much but after a certain reputation has built. So give time but don’t give up.

We hope our pointers will help you to take a wise decision.

Stay tuned with www.animationkolkata.com. for more updates.

Animation News For you All!!!

 Some awesome news for you all remember  Balika Badhu the popular serial of Colors and who can ever forget the young cute girl “Anandi” the iconic  character now she is back as “Chhoti Anandi”, The Animated Series, with a second season on Colors. This season of “Chhoti Anandi” comes with 52 episodes, this is double and more entertaining than the last season.
The first season was runs from 17th January 2016 till 10th April 2016. For this animated series in Colors channel has decided to telecast in the prime time, which is Sunday morning 10 am to 11 am.
“Chhoti Anandi” is an adventure series, in which Anandi enjoys her childhood with her friends and family. Apart from the existing characters, we will also going to see many new characters in this series.
 Anandi just 8 year old girl belongs from a small village of Rajasthan. This wise intelligent girl Anandi is very popular among her peer group and she is wise indeed beyond her years and is known for her innovative and unique ways to solve problems of her village folks. The series will highlight her entertaining yet mischievous side as she explores innumerable escapades in the company of her friends.

Chhoti Anandi and her friends will be seen going on an adventurous joyride from Amazon Jungle, to the era of Dinosaurs, and also to the period when kings and queens reigned. Its all fun filled and too much entertaining and a must watch.

So guys, you can well understand the power of animation and visual effects, when a daily soap can be converted to animation series and being acknowledged and got award too. So there is no doubt there is immense scope for animation taken as career. You actually get to work with good production house learning and exploring new ideas.
Recently, “Chhoti Anandi” received BAF awards for New Animation Entrant.

Just don’t think much and join the Best Animation Institute in Kolkata.
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MAAC National Students Meet

MAAC keep hosting events where students get opportunities to showcase their skills & to interact with experienced animation, VFX, gaming and media & entertainment professionals.  

This time MAAC is conducting NSM in Goa on 8^th-11^th August 2016. The idea behind this event is to encourage VFX & Animation students from all over MAAC India to be a part of creative seminars, case studies, panel discussions and the fun activities. NSM provides a platform to collaborate on live projects, networks with famous and successful personalities of the animation industry and get access to real life experience & industry insights.

During the four day event MAAC students attend workshop and spend time with leading name from the film industry and get access to industry insights. It helps you do one on one conversation with them and clarify all doubts. Such opportunities should be grabbed. MAAC is providing you this golden chance.

Such events should not be missed. It’s one time opportunity to be a part of such events. Through these events one gets a clear vision in the field of VFX and animation.

For any inquiry, contact us: 

MAAC Chowringhee

Mobile: +91-9836321595 

Email Id: chowringhee@maacmail.com

MAAC Kankurgachi

Mobile: +91-9830390356 

Email Id: kankurgachi@maacmail.com

MAAC Rashbehari

Mobile: +91-9836321789 

Email Id: rashbehari@maacmail.com

VFX and Animation Seminar

Seminars are the best way to bring together group of people for a wealthy discussion. MAAC Kolkata also arranged a seminar in Kala Mandir auditorium Kolkata. This seminar took place on 14^th June. 500 students who were interested in the field of VFX and animation attended the seminar.

Gitanjali Rao, independently produced and directed two short animated films ‘Orange’ and ‘Printed Rainbow’ was the key note speaker of the seminar. Both her movies have won 28 awards.

Prasad Sutar, was the speaker in the seminar. He is an Indian VFX designer, coordinator and supervisor known for his work in Hindi cinema. He has won the AsianFilm Awards Best Visual Effects for film Bajirao Mastani.  

Both the chief guests gave motivated speech to the students and encouraged them to opt for these courses to have a bright career in future. The entire seminar was a grand success.

We at MAAC Kolkata try to arrange such seminars after every interval so that we can help our best to guide you for your bright future.

To know about VXF & Animation courses please visit www.animationkolkata.com

Or you can contact us on:

MAAC Chowringhee

Mobile: +91-9836321595

Email Id: chowringhee@maacmail.com

MAAC Kunkurgachi

Mobile: +91-9830390356

Email id: kankurgachi@maacmail.com

MAAC Rashbehari

Mobile: +91-9836321789

Email Id: rashbehari@maacmail.com

MAAC Kolkata Summer Festival

Hello summers!

As it’s said the tans will fade but the memories will last forever.  MAAC Kolkata also made its summer memory by celebrating Summer Festival on 7^th May 2016.

This festival collaborated students’ work and their unique creativity. Like making fruit art.

Not only the art creativity, also students came forward and shown talent in cultural activities. Like Rabindra sangeet, classical dance and talent show at musical instruments.  It was heart-warming view seeing students’ involvement to such an extent and their sporty enthusiasm during the festival.  

While the sun was burning like a furnace the joy of celebrating Summer Festival acted like the cool breeze.

We thank our students and Staff for making the festival a great success and hope for more festival like this to come in future.

Every summer has its own story. This is MAAC Kolkata's story, hope you like it.

Stay tuned for more inside updates.