August 15 2008, the day I first stepped on the banks of the Arabian Sea, I never knew that when I would be coming back, I would be enriched with knowledge and memories galore. No, I am not talking about the technical skills only...To internalize all the moments of technical knowledge imparted, ideas shared, concepts cleared, production exposure, and current market trends the three days were not enough. There were so many things to learn. During those three days, the IIT campus was buzzing with talent- both existing and upcoming.
Each and every session was very helpful for the students who are preparing themselves for the Industry. Few sessions like Comic Art, Production
management, 2D Principles of Animation, Acting For Animation and Animation Art
Appreciation there were no such technical discussions (in other words, ‘Software oriented’) but still they are very much technical. Because an Animator should not only have expertise in Tools or software but they also have to know the other important factors which make any film successful.
In this context I can quote Manu Ittina: Animation is a 4 dimensional art form, the 4 dimensions being - design, visuals, emotion and art.
The platform may be 2D or 3D, the basic foundation like idea generation; research work, principles of animation etc. are the secrets of perfection. It is mentioned that story telling is an urge of communication and perhaps Animation is the best way. We must remember the words of Prakash Moorthy. According to whom, through Animation we can express the subjective emotion not objective reality.
So what would be the points to remember?? Students have to study the Method acting, Figure drawing, color concept, human characteristic etc. It is not just the suggestion or comment or a mere observation from the industry experts, the entries chosen as the nominations for TVCA Film Screening Session clearly differentiated the PERFECT from the GOOD or the MEDIOCRE.
Note: This piece will remain incomplete unless I mention the enthusiasm or the interest of our students who went to the platform to share the experience of Sand Animation. It is doubtless a good symptom.
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I am really glad that I have at least succeeded in making you all aware of the "other" side of "software". It is pertinent to note the sarcasm and pun in the questions asked by Mr. Vaibhav Kumaresh after the sand animation workshop: "Which software did you use?"
This question was pointed at people like us who have corrupted the mindset of the students with "software".
It was a reminder to us to mend our ways or else...
The sting in the question was further accentuated by the reply of the presenter Mr. Delwyn Remedios: "MAYA"!!
Hope the sting in this question and the sarcasm in the reply makes us all sit up and take note of where we are and how we are teaching versus where we should be and how we should be actually teaching our students!
Long live "HAT"
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