Hi, thanks for the comment, glad you like the film. Yes, they do teach Maya at the NCCA, but only brief introductions; everyone basically taught themselves. I think the best reason for doing a degree in animation is it gives you the chance to work in a group of people on a big project.
@DanteHR tnx 4 d reply...actually im trying to get there...im into modeling...i heard its very tough to get ...can u tell me which software do they mainly use for modeling there.??..n wats the scope 4 job aftr ncca degree.???
Like in the industry, NCCA use Maya primarily, for modelling anyway. I suggest taking a look at the job descriptions from the big companies like Framestore, Cinesite, MPC and Double Negative (if you want to go into film). Usually in the job description they list the software in use. If you were going for a job now I would recommend learning Maya, ZBrush, mudbox, Cyslice and UV Layout Pro, but in three years time when you finish your degree the standards might have changed.
@balettan1030 In terms of jobs the reality seems to be that if you if you are technical, like if you did coding, rigging, anything that involves scripting you get snapped up very quickly. If you wanted a job as a modeller you have to work a lot harder than a technical person, there's more competition. You have to know anatomy inside out, and be producing photorealistic movie quality models. That might get you an interview. It's very tough and it's what I'm experiencing at the moment.
Even so, if you can get into the NCCA its a very good degree to have. At the moment the industry take the degree quite seriously. Some people from my year have been given junior positions. From most other universities graduates expect to get a job as a runner. However, don't expect the degree to be anything amazing, perhaps it's the best, but they wont teach you anything. In retrospect the only good reason for going there was to work with a team on a project.
@DanteHR thanks 4 d reply..Hope u get a good job.i did my Bsc in animation and im from india.Here animation companies r lik very few.When i joined animation,my neighbours were like "so u like animals"...A very few knows about dis course here.And indian animation standard is very low.So im planning to do some PG in UK n try get a job there.I know its tough.N one more question.Can u give me the name of some good colleges that teaches dis courses..??
Try looking in an issue of 3D World maybe, they've had articles on the Worl's Top Animation Schools before. University of Teeside and Bournemouth University both have very good Animation courses.
Rendering, from what I know hair was about 5 minutes per frame, body and dress etc was 2 mins per frame. Closeups took a lot longer. Not too sure about the grass and water, we had it spread over 20 computers and it took maybe 4 hrs? Main thing though is renders always go wrong, so leave pleanty of time to re render :D
This is amazing animation. You have a wonderful gift sir (or ma'am).
Also, have you thought of making a story out of this?
GhostPlanetFilms 9 months ago
like it..love the feel..which software did u use??do they teach maya there in ncca.??
balettan1030 1 year ago
@balettan1030
Hi, thanks for the comment, glad you like the film. Yes, they do teach Maya at the NCCA, but only brief introductions; everyone basically taught themselves. I think the best reason for doing a degree in animation is it gives you the chance to work in a group of people on a big project.
DanteHR 1 year ago
@DanteHR tnx 4 d reply...actually im trying to get there...im into modeling...i heard its very tough to get ...can u tell me which software do they mainly use for modeling there.??..n wats the scope 4 job aftr ncca degree.???
balettan1030 1 year ago
@balettan1030
Like in the industry, NCCA use Maya primarily, for modelling anyway. I suggest taking a look at the job descriptions from the big companies like Framestore, Cinesite, MPC and Double Negative (if you want to go into film). Usually in the job description they list the software in use. If you were going for a job now I would recommend learning Maya, ZBrush, mudbox, Cyslice and UV Layout Pro, but in three years time when you finish your degree the standards might have changed.
DanteHR 1 year ago
@balettan1030 In terms of jobs the reality seems to be that if you if you are technical, like if you did coding, rigging, anything that involves scripting you get snapped up very quickly. If you wanted a job as a modeller you have to work a lot harder than a technical person, there's more competition. You have to know anatomy inside out, and be producing photorealistic movie quality models. That might get you an interview. It's very tough and it's what I'm experiencing at the moment.
DanteHR 1 year ago
@balettan1030
Even so, if you can get into the NCCA its a very good degree to have. At the moment the industry take the degree quite seriously. Some people from my year have been given junior positions. From most other universities graduates expect to get a job as a runner. However, don't expect the degree to be anything amazing, perhaps it's the best, but they wont teach you anything. In retrospect the only good reason for going there was to work with a team on a project.
DanteHR 1 year ago
@DanteHR thanks 4 d reply..Hope u get a good job.i did my Bsc in animation and im from india.Here animation companies r lik very few.When i joined animation,my neighbours were like "so u like animals"...A very few knows about dis course here.And indian animation standard is very low.So im planning to do some PG in UK n try get a job there.I know its tough.N one more question.Can u give me the name of some good colleges that teaches dis courses..??
balettan1030 1 year ago
@balettan1030
Try looking in an issue of 3D World maybe, they've had articles on the Worl's Top Animation Schools before. University of Teeside and Bournemouth University both have very good Animation courses.
DanteHR 1 year ago
@DanteHR thanks..good luck ..
balettan1030 1 year ago
...and I can say its very atmospheric.
v3dDotRu 2 years ago
Nice, not usual interesting colors and lighting.
Need some correction on walking animation, but overall good, I like it.
v3dDotRu 2 years ago
Whoa great job how long did it take to render?
Violentshock 3 years ago
Thanks :D
Rendering, from what I know hair was about 5 minutes per frame, body and dress etc was 2 mins per frame. Closeups took a lot longer. Not too sure about the grass and water, we had it spread over 20 computers and it took maybe 4 hrs? Main thing though is renders always go wrong, so leave pleanty of time to re render :D
DanteHR 3 years ago
I just noticed I spelled cinematography wrong in the credits! Phil Allen will hate me now for sure :D
DanteHR 3 years ago
Love it!
SamSaxonCore 3 years ago
It's great you guys managed to finish it off for the presentation! looks really good! :-)
deadfish41 3 years ago