What is VFX?
We use the term VFX to denote Visual Effects and it implies manipulating imagery so as to create a sequence that is hazardous to simulate in real life. It involves amalgamation of computer graphics or computer generated images with real life shoot to portray complex and exaggerated yet realistic environment, action sequences, characters, situations, elements etc. The services of VFX Animation artist is much sought after in gaming industry, films as well as television industry etc.
Scope:
VFX has a huge market potential and the following points will remove any doubt one may have:
- It is estimated that Indian animation and visual effects industry will grab 20-25% of the global market share. Currently India holds 10% market share. As per Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
- By fiscal year 2024, it is estimated that the market size of India’s VFX and post-production industry will rise to INR 147 billion from INR 79 billion in the financial year 2020.
- India’s gaming industry has a market value of 90 billion Indian rupees (approx.) in financial year 2020. However, by 2022 it is predicted to rise to 143 billion rupees.
- In 2026, the Online Games segment revenue is projected to reach market volume of US$1,466m, growing at CAGR of 11.47%.
- By 2030, Media & Entertainment industry is estimated to leap to $55-70Billion at a CAGR of 9-11%. As per CII National Committee, the digital video and gaming are the biggest growth drivers.
It goes without saying that this field has immense potential. Students passing Vfx course in Mumbai have many job options. Few of the profiles are:
- Animator: In order to bring to life creative concepts, Animators employ varied software such as 2D, 3D model-making, stop-frame or computer-generated animation. Utilizing hand drawn or digitally produced images, frames are produced. These frames are then sequenced to simulate a movement. This content can be employed in digital mediums, games, tv shows and films etc.
- Game Designer/Developer: Based on market research and target audience, he conceptualizes a game idea, develops its characters, levels and mechanics etc. He collaborates with diverse teams from varied departments – audio, programming, sound, characterization, animation and testing etc. to release it in the market. Furthermore he also ensures that game must be available on various platforms besides lending itself to regular updates.
- Web Designers: They plan, visualize, and design technical and graphical aspects of a website basis client’s brief, the product and/or service, market research and the end users preferences. He identifies the right language for writing codes and constructing web pages keeping in mind the updates he will need to carry out so as to keep the website relevant and modern besides ensuring that it can run on varied platforms. He also has to make sure that the website is intuitive and it offers a delightful user experience.
- Rigging or Texture Artist: He is responsible for crafting a digital skeleton for 3D computer-generated characters, giving it a personality, a face as well as movement etc. so that this digitized character is as lifelike as possible.
- VFX Producers: He is responsible for managing the entire VFX process-from conceptualization to its final output within budgets.
Why Mumbai?
Mumbai, being the hub of film industry, has many studios catering to global requirements of VFX Animation. Hence offers a gateway to a lucrative start of a career.
So go online and register for a lucrative career in VFX.
