Nowadays, Cinema has changed due to the impact of animation and digital technology. Most of the films which are created today are made on digital technology. Cinema, the creation of which was started in 1800s, had little technological advancements then. But now, if we compare the previous years with today’s Cinema, we find that movie industry has been transformed into one big design studio. Digital animation has brought new tools in the hands of filmmakers. They can now create films and stories in a different manner.

The two most digitally animated genres of film are action films and science –fiction films. These films together grossed many billions of rupees at the box office.

Animation courses

There are many animation courses available in the market now, which can prepare candidates for a future in animation and digital technology.

• Masters in Advanced Multimedia Animation
• PG in Advance Multimedia  and  Animation
• Diploma in Advance Video Editing
• Diploma  in Advance Web Designing

History of Digital Animation

The use of digital animation in films started because there was a need for more realistic training in the military. The military required more simulation based programs to train its personnel. The first digital animation studio to be developed was Motion Graphics Inc. In the 1970’s the movie Star Wars director George Lucas started the special effects Company, Industrial light and Magic. Later on, it went on to become PIXAR animation studios and it became the immensely popular academy award winning studio. Films like ‘Terminator 2-judgment day” and “Jurassic park” became well known for incorporating digital technology in them.

Primary Function of Animation in Movies

The main function of special effects or digital animation in Cinema is to create images and effects that look realistic. The other function of digital technology is to reduce the amount of physical work done by utilizing the latest computer generated digital technology that is created every year.

Different types of animations

Although digital animation is used primarily for big budget action films and fully animated films, it is also used in other genres of Cinema. Horror films also use digital effects to produce more blood and gore. They are also used to enrich and enhance the background of a scene. Digital technology can do various special effects like making a character look younger or older.

Significance of Animation in movies

According to latest trends, digital animation has overtaken other forms of technology. Now the actors don’t have to do dangerous stunts. Also, it’s more cost effective to do special effects rather than doing action scenes in the studios live.