Is VFX & Animation a Good Career Choice After Completing B-Tech?

The short and simple answer to that is yes!

It is possible for students with a technical background or a degree like B-Tech to pursue a career in creative fields such as Animation and VFX. However, it is important to first understand:

• The difference between Animation and VFX
• The kind of career opportunities that exist in either fields
• The educational qualification and skills required to enter the industry

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What is the difference between VFX and Animation?

In theory and practice, VFX (visual effects) and Animation are two very different concepts or areas of work that may or may not overlap in the production of a visual asset – for instance, a film.

Haven’t we all been fans of films like Toy Story, How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, Cars, Kung Fu Panda, and Frozen? The creation of the visual data that we see on the screen in such movies is referred to as animation. Animators basically use their creativity along with digital tools to create alternate visual universes from scratch without any live-action footage.

VFX, on the other hand, combines live-action footage with ultramodern technology to create computer-generated imagery (CGI) by using green screens while shooting. VFX is generally used to present scenes that are either difficult to shoot or too fantastical to recreate in the real world. Think 300, Avatar, Harry Potter, 2012, and every superhero movie ever made!

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Scope and career opportunities in Animation and VFX

It is no secret that both Animation and VFX have become a way of life for visual content creators. From the biggest Hollywood blockbusters and web series to the smallest of digital advertisements, there is hardly any visual medium that has been left untouched by these two. India, over the last decade and a half, has become the go-to hub for all types of content. International studios often rely on Indian companies to deliver VFX services and animation solutions.

Fact: The VFX, animation, and gaming industry in India are worth $890 million, with over 100 companies specializing in this field alone!

For students who have completed their B-Tech or any other technical degree, this is a fantastic avenue to explore a long-term career. Here’s a look at some of the rewarding career opportunities in the VFX and Animation industry, primarily broken down into pre-production and post-production:

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Pre-production –

• Storyboard Artist
• Character Designer
• Concept Artist
• Layout Artist

Post-production –

• Compositing Artist
• Rotomation Artist
• 3D Modeler & Texturing Artist
• Motion Graphic Artist
• Match Move Artist
• 3D Lighting & Rendering Artist
• 3D Animator
• Effects Artist
• Matte Painting Artist
• Roto Artist
• 2D Paint Artist

Bear in mind that these are some of the top job roles for qualified professionals who are just starting out. As you gain experience and expertise in your field, you can climb up the ladder to assume more senior positions in the domain.

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How to start a career in VFX or Animation after B-Tech?

As mentioned above, a key concern for a lot of tech graduates is whether they can pursue a career in VFX and Animation. Technically speaking, you are way ahead of the curve. Your educational background should hold you in good stead, especially since you would have a certain amount of technical knowledge that could help you understand and apply animation and VFX concepts better than your peers.

A good animation and VFX institute will have programs and courses designed by industry experts to help you:

Learn advance sketching, background, organic anatomy, and storyboarding

Understand the pre-production process, shots, camera angles, and story writing

Create 3D environments according to VFX shots

• Learn how to handle the camera for live shoots
• Create 3D assets and characters with photorealistic textures for VFX shots
• Create 3D lighting according to VFX shots
• Understand matte painting (background) for 3D shots
• Learn 3D stereoscopy to create 3D videos
• Work on the latest software (Nuke, Maya, Silhouette, Mudbox, After Effects, etc.)
• Make live action short films or ads by using 3D assets and 2D live action footage (including VFX and 3D animation)

Luckily for you, institutes like Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism offer comprehensive degree courses that accept students from all fields. The prerequisite for a degree in these subjects is 12th from any stream.

With a relentless focus on experiential learning, Seamedu helps students understand and apply VFX and animation concepts better by:

• Conducting industry workshops and seminars every month
• Assigning short film and advertisement projects
• Hosting competitions and events where students can create amazing visual content together
• Providing state-of-the-art infrastructure and industry-standard tools
• Providing internship opportunities and placement assistance

With strong industry connections and a solid reputation as one of the leading colleges for VFX and Animation, Seamedu presents imaginative youngsters with an opportunity to learn the nuances of the art and gain the skills necessary for a successful career as an animation or VFX artist.

If you have completed your B-Tech and are contemplating a switch to a career in VFX and Animation, get in touch with us today. All you need is a creative streak along with love for new technology!