The Indian government has announced plans to establish a visual effects and animation training center for aspiring artists.

The centre is slated to receive an RS 50 crore grant from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Additional funding will be provided by a future stakeholding partner. The government has also allocated Rs 6.5 crore for the National Film Development Corporation and designated an additional Rs 48 crore towards the rennovation of Satyajit Ray film and television institute.

The Indian 3D market has been rapidly expanding at a frenetic pace.  NASSCOM figures indicate that New Delhi may receive projects totalling more than $2 billion over the next two years. As IT Examiner previously reported, Pixar and Maximus have embarked on a joint programme to offer RenderMan animation training courses in the country. Autodesk has also launched its own professional certification program in 135 locations.

Realistic 3D renderings, once limited to the realm of speciality gaming, have signifcantly increased in popularity. For example, clothing designers often utilise programs such as RenderMan to create entire lines of virtual apparel so that they can study the texture and drape of fabrics on 3D models. In addition, auto-manufacturer Lamborghini has employed rendering software to create digital prototypes of sports cars, including the new $1 million 2008 Reventon. X

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