Overview
Shelley Page, Mentor
to SeamEdu-Id, showcased her collection of student animation
films from all over the world, famously known as ‘Eye
Candy’. She was asked by a student, what will be
the next big thing in animation in India, her answer was,
Vfx.
We at ID took the advice and designed an advanced Vfx
program. This program was designed with the expert guidance
of Mr Chetan Deshmukh
(Digital Domain with credits on Chicago, Rush Hour and
Shanghai Nights), founder & Director of Toolbox studios.
The Digital film making, Cinematography, Pre & Post
production, expertise needed for Vfx is handled by another
industry expert Mr Dharmendra Chavan,
Director of SeamEdu Broadcast & film school. He comes
with the rich experience of seventeen years in the film
and TV business and credits on more than 300 films of
all types.
 The
Animation & Computer Graphics component of the Vfx
program tackled by the experts from Id Animation &
Arts along with a no of Industry professional.
It is our privilege to bring such a comprehensive and
detailed Vfx program, designed by industry professionals
with close to 40 years of combined experience, for the
very first time in Pune.
Also for the very first time, topics like Green / Blue
Screen Chroma, Rotoscopy, Match Moving, Camera tracking,
Color Correction & Compositing for making Vfx films
will be taught under one roof along with Digital Filmmaking,
Film Appreciation, Script writing, Story Boarding &
Animation for Vfx.
 One
of the key features of this program 8 times Oscar winning
Vfx program ‘HOUDINI’. This
is for the very first time that the Houdini will be taught
in India, only at SeamEdu-Id. This powerful node based
program is used in the best animation schools all over
the world to provide real life production working experience
which is the strength of HOUDINI.
The course will be hands on, with case studies, live
shoots and hard core digital training, ending every term
with an individual or team project.
The high point will the Animated short film which every
student will make in the first quarter and a complete
Vfx short film in the final quarter, which will be the
basis of a demo reel.
This entire program will be supported by other experts
from the field of Script writing, Direction, Sound Design,
Lighting, and Cinematography.
These experts come with both Indian & international
work experience, having learnt from renowned institutions
like FTII, Sydney Film School, New York Film School, Ex-Disney
artists. The expertise of Mr Chetan
Deshmukh, who will be mentoring all the students
which will help us maintain very high standards.
  
People Say
 Shelley
Page - [
Profile ]
DreamWorks Studio, Strategic Advisor to SeamEdu-Id
On being asked by one of our animation student what would
be the next big thing in the Indian animation space, her
answer was Vfx. She firmly believes that Vfx will be big
in India and we have all the ingredients to make a success
of Vfx.
 Chetan
Deshmukh, Toolbox Studios
Article on 'The Future
is Here', published in Times of India Pune 
Ex-UCLA graduate, with credits on Chicago, Shanghai Nights,
Last Samurai, Torque, Daredevil, Has worked with Digital
Domain as a Vfx Artist & Animator
In the earliest days if cinema, the wonder of moving
pictures was good enough to entertain and amaze audiences.
But it was not long before trick , was introduced. As
movies developed, these special effects grew increasingly
sophisticated to keep pace with audience expectations.
Now over a hundred years after pictures first began to
move, film studios around the world are engaged in a relentless
contest to produce ever more mind boggling effects using
latest developments in computer technology.
From the breathtaking Quidditch games in Harry Potter
to the towering ape in Peter Jackson's King Kong, not
to mention the beautifully detailed computer generated
worlds of Shrek and The Polar Express, there are now no
limits to the wonders that can be achieved on screen.
At times Visual effect is the story or has to support
the story. Sometimes it is completely invisible and perfectly
integrated elements and sometimes simply defying the reality.
Its simple science used to create art which has particular
magic element to it with certain appeal for both sides
of human brain.
 Dharmendra
Chavan, Broadcast & Film professional
17 years experience in the Film & TV with credits
on 300 films of all Genres
Superb blending of Creativity and Technological advancement
in film making is proved by the use VFX in various films
like Titanic, Matrix, flubber, 300... Indian film industry
is started using VFX on a larger scale and results are
seen in movies like Krish, Chak de India, Don, Drona and
many more.
VFX makes it possible to visualize anything and everything
and can be created on screen, So let’s be a part
of this imaginative world…
 Richard
Hamel, Vice President
Side Effects (Makers of Houdini) www.sidefx.com
From my own perspective, I like the organization and
the scope of the program you've created. It will provide
an excellent foundation for your students in preparing
them for entry into the world of production. Taking time
to explain some of the key concepts in cameras, lighting,
and compositing is smart. Incorporating a film appreciation
section early on should help students discern good quality
visual effects from not so good work and therefore help
them set their own high standards for their creative output.
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