Web Design & Graphics in 12 months
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 21:1 PM. Posted by Marasaw.com (242 views)Arena Multimedia - Arena Animation
Professional courses:
Arena’s Professional Certificate in Web Designing (PCWD) is a one-year programme segmented into two semesters – namely, web graphics and web designing.
The course deals with the basics as well as advanced concepts of working in Internet-based careers. Starting with the fundamentals of computers, multimedia and the Internet, PCWD goes on to cover everything from basic art to the creation of illustrations, media publishing, designing content for web pages, developing interactive web pages, creation of Flash animation, et al.
Among others, the programme covers softwares such as Windows XP, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Coreldraw, HTML, Flash, Java and Dreamweaver. All of these are essential for creating new-age websites and web pages.
All in all, the programme trains students to create effective web graphics, images and illustrations so as to design and create new-age websites and other content for the Internet. Flash animations for the Net are also an integral part of the course.
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LIST OF ARENA CENTRES : Bangalore
Arena Animation 3525, 1st Floor, 1st Main, HAL 2nd Stage Indiranagar, Bangalore - 560038 PH : 080 - 32405732 / 33 / 9341308870
Arena Animation 28 / 1, 1st Floor, Next To DBS Business Centre Cunningham Road Bangalore - 560 052PH : 080 - 2088191 / 2265156
Arena Animation 57, 2nd Floor, Jayalakshmi Complex Residency Road Bangalore - 560025PH : 080 - 51233030 / 2320 / 9845316320
Arena Animation 53/1, 5th Cross, 6th Block Above China Pearl Restaurant Koramangala Bangalore - 560095 PH : 080 - 25529051 / 25539178 / 9845646069
Arena Animation No. 184/Y, 1st Floor, A.S. Plaza Above FAB Mall, 12th Main, 3rd Block Rajajinagar Bangalore - 560 010PH : 98450-5061 / 9980405193
Arena Animation #9, Prasad Arcade DVG Road, Basavangudi Bangalore - 560 004PH : 080 - 65413387 / 9886200846
Arena Animation 10 / 7, Banaswadi Main Road M.S. Nagar, Banaswadi, Bangalore - 560 033 PH : 080 - 25492656 / 9844586786
Arena Animation 11 / 8, 11th Main, 2nd & 4th Floor Jayanagar, IV Block, Bangalore - 560 011PH : 080 - 26653866 / 41307228 / 9341228440
Arena Animation 60, 7th & 8th Cross, 4th Main Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560 003PH : 080 - 23463574 / 9845013791 / 41526152
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What is animation?
In Latin, ‘Anima’ means soul. Animation is all about giving soul to a character. It is about moving something which cannot move itself. Time and space play a critical role in animation.
The object of animation could be a 2D painting, a clay statue, a picture of a person/ animal/ thing – just about anything at all.
Animation simulates movement through a series of pictures that have objects in slightly different positions.
How does animation work?
A simple theory known as persistence of vision offers an explanation. The Greek astronomer Ptolemy discovered this principle back in 130 AD. If images are flashed before the eye at a speed of at least ten frames per second, the brain thinks it is seeing a single moving image. The number of Frames Per Second (or FPS) directly correlates to how smooth the movement appears. If the frame rate is too slow, the motion will look awkward and jerky. If the frame rate is too high, the motion will blur.
Animation techniques
2D cel animation
Also known as traditional animation, 2D animation involves the creation of a high volume of separate drawings that define a sequence. These drawings are then traced with ink onto transparent celluloid sheets called cel, which are scanned and painted using a special application software. These cels are layered on each other to create a sequence. The sequence is later edited to synchronise the audio and video content. This technique is widely used in creating characters for animations and cartoon programmes.
Did you know that a full-length feature film produced using cel animation often requires a million or more drawings to complete?
3D CGI animation
This technique makes extensive use of animation software programmes. 3D objects are constructed using curves or 2D geometric figures. Software programmes are used to modify the texture, light and colour of the object surface. Virtual cameras are used to zoom, focus, illuminate and resize the 3D objects. Important frames are developed to regulate the flow of intermediate frames. This technique is commonly used to create animation for television programmes, movies and online and console games.
3D motion capture animation
This process of creating 3D characters is similar to the 3D CGI animation technique; however, the techniques differ with respect to the time when the animation effects are introduced. To produce animation effects, sensors from a computer are attached physically to a human being. These sensors help coordinate the real-time movements of the human actor with the movements of a computerised 3D character. This technique is widely used for low-resolution games, Internet characters, live TV performances and special effects for animated movies.
What does it take to be a complete animator?
A good animator should have knowledge of:
~ Drawing techniques
~ Animation techniques
~ Different styles of animation such as 2D and 3D animation
~ Design and layout
~ How people move and express their feelings
~ How animals move
~ How to create different moods and feelings in characters
~ Computers and animation software applications
~ The history of art and design
~ Film and television production
Besides, he or she also needs to:
~ Be artistic, creative and innovative
~ Be a good communicator
~ Have inclination for good music
~ Be able to ideate and conceptualise
~ Be focused, self-disciplined and self-motivated
~ Be able to use knowledge of the human body and how animals move to create animations
~ Be versatile and adaptable and able to accept criticism
~ Be able to work to a deadline
~ Be observant, with an eye for detail
~ Be able to work well in a team
~ Be able to understand the comic nature of cartoons
