Animation ‘xpress presents ‘BENEFITS ‘ the Eleventh in a 12 part series.. on The Importance of Industry based training in animation. The views expressed throughout the series are the Author’s.
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BENEFITS
TERM INDUSTRY STUDENTS
SHORT
1. Ready pool of skilled artists
2. Talent aware of industry requirements
3. Easy integration of fresh recruits
4. Cost effective recruitments
5. Specific skill vacancies quickly filled
1. Insight to industry requirements
2. Early practice of work conditions
3. Exposure to industry experts
4. Removal of misconceptions
5. Value for money training
MEDIUM
1. Talent training as per needs
2. Proper assessment of courses
3. Standardised skill sets available
4. Effective utilisation of resources
5. Better skills allow overall development
6. Diversification easily possible
1. Get into habit of upgrading skills
2. Better utilisation of acquired skills
3. Higher monetary returns
4. Increased utility to companies
5. Recovery of investment in training
6. Better employment opportunities
LONG
1. Large pool of talented artists
2. Creative development at new levels
3. Overall improvement in standards
4. Increased competition
5. Effective return on capital investment
6. International recognition of work
7. Attraction to larger global players
1. Higher remuneration
2. Promotes individual creativity
3. Advanced networking in industry
4. International exposure
5. Higher sale value of products
6. Effective option for generations
7. Force changes within industry
Be it setting up his own animation and sfx studio in 1995 or providing insights and project reports to help re structure organisations and animation training schools, independent animation producer and TASI India founding member and spokesman Ranjit Singh’s 15 yr old stint in the animation Industry is marked with many highlights.
In 2001, Ranjit resigned from the company he founded and has since been working as an independent animation producer, director and consultant. He is currently writing the first of a series of books on animation for beginners.
An animator and modeler himself, Ranjit is very passionate about animation. He wants the new breed of animators to avoid the struggle of his formative years and in this endeavor he is forever available for advice to students and animators alike. He can be reached at phanspal@vsnl.net
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End of Part 11
Part 12 of the series entitled ‘CONCLUSION’ shall appear in the next issue of Animation ‘xpress.
