Editorial
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he very first animation, Agkadyanchi Mouj made by the father of Indian Cinema Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke, in the year of 1917 had wowed many movie lovers of that time. As years passed, technology has grown by leaps and bounds. Captain India, the 2016 animated movie reveals, to what extent the Indian Animation Industry has expanded. India is now the best destination for outsourcing projects from entertainment giants like Sony, Walt Disney and IMAX. Apart from these renowned companies, India is reaping a huge profit in collaboration with various companies in the North American and European Countries. High-quality, fresh contents with excellent creation make Indians the “Best Animators” in the world.
World’s Animation Hub,India!
The major reason why the developed countries show immense interest towards Indian companies is the low-cost they have to pay. Animators in India are well polished with immense training with Diploma, Bachelor and Master degrees in this area. Students can find a career in the animation field because the right person with right skill-set gets decently paid. Another important factor is the vast base of English speaking personnel in the country. The animation industry is in the fastest growing phase. Along with the global animation market, Indian market will also make a huge profit in the upcoming years. Numerous companies have already affixed their signature in the entertainment world. Several start-ups continue popping up all around the country with the hope of expanding beyond the horizons. This industry has also brought countless job opportunities for a swift developing country like India. Taking everything into account, we can say that, Animation Industry fire up the pace of India’s transformation into an Animation Giant. If this trend continues, the sky is the limit for Indian Animation Industry. From 2D to 4D, over the years spanning from 1917 to 2016, people have witnessed the Indian artistic ability and sharp productivity. In 100 years, this one industry has contributed much to the advancement in technology with state-of-the-art technology and new sophisticated software. India is foreseeing the years ahead with bliss and great expectations. Hope this continues forever.
Musna Mony