Ready to Join VFX Institute in Jaipur : Here is the Checklist to Choose Best One

That's great, you are exploring the VFX and want to understand how you can make your career in this field as well as what should be your checklist to choose a best option to learn VFX from institutes in Jaipur (Though we are writing this in the context of Jaipur but you may apply this checklist for any location). Before we actually come to the checklist let's explore some understanding of VFX.

What is VFX?

VFX is a short abbreviated term for Visual Effects. According to Wiki - Visual effects (abbreviated VFX) is the process by which imagery is created or manipulated outside the context of a live action shot in film making.

Visual effects involve the integration of live-action footage (special effects) and generated imagery (digital effects) to create environments which look realistic, but would be dangerous, expensive, impractical, time consuming or impossible to capture on film. Visual effects using computer-generated imagery (CGI) have recently become accessible to the independent filmmaker with the introduction of affordable and easy-to-use animation and compositing software.

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Why VFX or Visual Effects in demand?

Undoubtedly, VFX industry is booming and visual effects professionals are highly in demand. According to Research And Market the total value of global animation industry was US$ 259 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach US$ 270 billion by 2020. And, in India it is growing like never before. Movies like Bahubali/Bahubali-2 has generated immense amount of curiosity among professionals and tons of students are considering this as a great career option. You may imagine the craze as the Bahubal-2 trailer generated a whopping 60 Millions views. If you hungry to explore more India oppurtunity into VFX field please read this wonderful ARTICLE here.

VFX Types/Categories and Softwares used

Mainly VFX can be categorized in :

• Simulation VFX
• Animation
• Modelling
• Matte Painting
• Compositing

Major software or tools used in VFX:

• Autodesk Maya
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Premier Pro
• Silhouette
• Mocha Pro
• Foundry Nuke
• Adobe Photoshop
• PF Track
• Adobe Illustrator

Now you have got a fair idea about what this VFX or Visual Effects about, let's talk about from where and how you can learn this skill. Before you come to any concrete conclusion on which institute you should finally choose to enroll for, you should go through the checklist mentioned in this blog. It would definitely help you in not only learning this skills from the best institution but can set a solid roadmap to your VFX career.

In Jaipur (and anywhere else) mostely there are two categories of instituions in VFX field:

• Franchised Institutes (Those who are associated with one specific brand name and has a franchise branch in specific location such as Arena Animation, MAAC or TGC)
• Non-Franchised Institutes (Those who are not tied-up to any specific brand such as IRAA Animation Academy, Jaipur where you are reading this blog)

Below is the checklist which you can go through while evaluating your institute for VFX in Jaipur ( And, for any other location as well):

• Check their facilities; what infrastructure they have in place to give training in VFX?
• Check what flexibility they have in terms of course duration/software to choose in VFX training?
• Check the credibility of the institute from past/current students
• Check the trainer's/faculty experience in the VFX field or industry
• Check their placement abilities and how they help you build your career path in VFX field
• Last but not the least don't forget to take Demo Class

We hope this would certainly help you to evalute and to arrive at the final decision. Research properly before you enroll as it would set a solid roadmap to your VFX career.

Book Your Demo Class with IRAA Animation Academy to Learn VFX