Introduction to Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation
Visual Effects (VFX)
Visual Effects (VFX) refers to the procedure of creating imagery using live action that is captured with film making. Visual effects deals with the process of consolidation of real-life footage and computer-generated imagery (CGI) to make situations, which look sensible, however would be risky, costly, unrealistic, tiresome or challenging to shoot on film. Visual effects are created with the help of different softwares and are basically used in movies.
Animation
Animation is a method of photographing successive drawings, models or even puppets to create an illusion of movement in a sequence. In traditional animation pictures are drawn or painted on transparent celluloid sheets. These celluloid sheets are then photographed and shown as an animated film. This process of creating an imaginary and humours sequence is called animation.
Few Lines about B.Sc Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation
B.Sc Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation is a 3-year undergraduate course that is divided into 6 semesters. The course involves an advanced study of 2D classical & Digital 3D Animation and Visual Effects (VFX). The course aims to train the students to become skilled professionals in the domain of animation, gaming and graphic related arts. The students will be learning about the 2D and 3D animation and concentrate on new techniques aside from visual effects (VFX).
The main idea of the course is to develop the technical skill and knowledge involved in Visual Effects (VFX) and animation among the students and enable them use their creativity skills to create a quality content for all the audience.
Eligibility for B.Sc Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation
The students who have passed PUC or 10+2 from recognised board are eligible to apply for B.Sc Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation courses.
Admission Procedures
The students can take admission to B.Sc Visual Effects (VFX) & Animation via two modes
1. Merit admission Process
2. Direct Admission Process
Let’s discuss in detail
1. Merit Admission Process
There are many reputed educational institutes that conduct institution-based entrance exams for B.Sc Visual Effects (VFX) & Animation courses. Every institution has a limited number of merit-seats that are allotted to students who qualify the institution-based entrance exam. Such mode is called merit-based admission. The main reason for entrance exams is to filter out the serious candidates from the non-serious candidates and allot the merit seats to the deserving candidates. The fees for merit admission is nominal.