Animation
Animation is the rapid display of a
sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D
artwork or model positions in order to
create an illusion of movement. The
effect is an optical illusion of motion due
to the phenomenon of persistence of
vision, and can be created and
demonstrated in several ways. The most
common method of presenting animation
is as a motion picture or video program.
Discovery of Name
"Animation" discovered from the
Latin name anima, the "animating
principle", the vital force inside
every living creature.
History of Indian Animation
The first animated film from India is considered to be "Ek Anek Aur
Ekta", a short traditionally animated short educational film released
in 1974from Doordarshan's Film Division.
The first Indian animated television series is Ghayab Aaya, aired in
1986 and directed by Suddhasattwa Basu.
The first Indian 3D animated film is Roadside Romeo, which was a
joint venture between Yash Raj Films and the Indian division of the
Walt Disney Company. It was written and directed by Jugal
Hansraj.
Animatronics
Animatronics is the use of mechatronics to create machines
which seem animate rather than robotic. Animatronic creations
include animals (including dinosaurs), plants and even mythical
creatures. A robot designed to be a convincing imitation of a
human is specifically known as an android. Animatronics is
mainly used in movie making.
3D Animation in Bollywood Movies
The first Indian 3D animated film is Roadside Romeo - 2008
Techniques of Computer Animation
Computer animation encompasses a variety of techniques, the
unifying factor being that the animation is created digitally on a
computer.
2D Animation
3D Animation
Character animation
Chuckimation
Multi-sketching
Special effects animation
Animatronics
Stop motion
2D animation
2D animation figures are created and/or edited on the computer
using 2D bitmap graphics or created and edited using
2D vector graphics. This includes automated computerized
versions of traditional animation techniques such as morphing.
2D animation has many applications, including analog
computer animation, Flash animation and PowerPoint
animation.
3D animation
3D animation is digitally modeled and manipulated by an
animator. In order to manipulate a mesh, it is given a digital
skeletal structure that can be used to control the mesh. This
process is called rigging. Various other techniques can be
applied, such as mathematical functions (ex. gravity, particle
simulations), simulated fur or hair, effects such as fire and
water and the use of motion capture to name but a few, these
techniques fall under the category of 3D dynamics.
Awards and festivals
24FPS Animation Awards is a celebration of animation excellence and recognition
of the best animation talent in India
List of Indian animated movies
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Ek Anek Aur Ekta (1974)
Hanuman (2005)
The legend of Lord Buddha (animated film) (2005)
Return of Hanuman (2007)
Roadside Romeo (2008)
Dashavatar (2008)
Ghatothkach (2008)
Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang (2008)
Jumbo (2008)
Arjun – The Warrior Prince (2009)
Bal Ganesh (2009)
Lav Kush - The Warrior Twins (2010)
Toonpur Ka Superrhero (2010)
Ramayana The Epic (2010)
Koochie Koochie Hota Hain (2011)
Alibaba Aur 41 Chor (2011)
Animation institutions
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RightBrainFX School of Graphics-Mumbai
Picasso Animation College
Graphiti School of Animation
Zee Institute of Creative Art
IMAGE College of Art Animation & Technology
IMAGE Institute of Multimedia, Arts & Graphic
Effects
JIMMC School of Animation, NOIDA
National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar
Frameboxx Animation and Visual Effects
Birla Institute of Technology, Jaipur & Noida
Whistling Woods, Mumbai
St. Xavier's College (Kolkata)
Fantazia Animations (Ludhiana)
Animation studios/companies in India
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Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University
International Academy of Computer Graphics (IACG), Hyderabad
Tigerbells Animation Studio
Graphiti Multimedia Pvt Ltd
Snipple Animation
Octave Simulations
Source Animation Studio, India
DQ Entertainment
Pixelloid Studios
2D 3D Animation Studio (India)
DMP Animations and Media Pvt Ltd, India
Bluegrass Studios
Market
• Indian animation industry was estimated at $354 million in 2006 and was
forecast to reach $869 million by 2010
• Market estimated worth USD XX mn in 2008; Expected to reach USD YY
mn by 2012