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August 9, 2018November 15, 2023

Why Indian Animation Studios are Best to Outsource?

Technological advancements have reduced the world into a global village, and animation project outsourcing has become the order of the day. Talking of animation outsourcing, India has become the leading destination for many companies across the world, and there are many reasons for this as we shall shortly see in this article. Companies such as Prayan Animation are becoming the greatest beneficiaries of technological advancements as they are now able to produce high-quality designs and animation services for companies in America, Australia, and Canada as well as across the world.

But why is India the preferred destination for animation outsourcing?

There are many reasons why India is believed to be the leader when it comes to animation, whether 2D or 3D. Below are some of the reasons that have been advanced:

Large English-speaking workforce

The diversification of the workforce in India has seen many animation professionals troop into the country. This is essential and necessary as it has helped improve the number of English-speaking workforces, a requirement that is vital for the animation industry. Professionals from across the world have moved to India, and this has benefited the animation industry as these workers can produce quality animation videos and designs, both in 2D and 3D.

Best animation studios

Without a doubt, India is among the countries in the world with the best animation studios. You will agree that the Indian entertainment industry is the second best in the world, after Hollywood. This should tell you the kind of animation facilities that India has. With these facilities, India becomes the best destination for animation outsourcing to countries across the globe.

Affordable animation services

I understand that you expected this to be the first reason why foreign investors are flocking to India for animation services. But you are right, even at number three, you must know that it is still a leading reason why many people are choosing India for their animation projects. India offers a great cost advantage, and many people are just unable to resist this. India provides the cheapest animation services, compared to other countries such as the USA.

July 18, 2018November 20, 2023

Key Things You Need To Succeed As An Animator

When you are new to any game, you need to learn the rules of the game and play it right. Similarly, when one is new in the animation world, there are also several laws that one has to learn in order to ensure that he/she fits properly in that field. Also, this entails the aspect of trying something new each time, improving your skills, and knowing your people. Below are some of the key things that will help you become a successful animator:

Master your craft:

This means understanding your work very well. If you take it as a joke then it will not play well with you. Animation as a career demands a lot more than just being born talented; it’s good if you always try to improve your skills. That will make you known and a favorite amongst all your peers and competitors.

Be ready to share:

There’s an old saying that ‘it’s in giving that we receive’ apparently that’s very true. In the animation world if you don’t share more often with others you will not learn something new. It’s easier to learn more things when you engage those ones in the industry and be ready to be corrected or show how something is done.

Be an observer:

A great animator should be a keen observer; this will help you get many ideas for your projects. Let the world around you be your center of creativity, you will realize that in each outdoor activity, a shot is discovered, a move, or a character is born. Therefore getting to the outside and observing will be of great help.

Be an actor yourself:

This is possible for everyone out there who does animation. When you make yourself one of the characters of your work, there’s the likelihood of you detailing everything well as you know yourself and how you act in each set of emotions or situations. This also will allow you to travel to your dreamlands on the animation aspect by putting your dreams to be your projects.

Last but not least don’t lose focus, this is the greatest treasure that will propel you to greater heights as it makes you be patient and determined to reach your goals as an animator. Here you can explore some great works done by professional animators.

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June 28, 2018October 27, 2023

Difference between Traditional and Computer Animation

Each day we get exposed to different kinds of animations and with the improved precision among animators, it’s now almost difficult to note the difference between traditional animation and computer animation. Hence this article will try to explore all the basic differences of the latter and also give you advanced thoughts on how to notice each.

From the early days of cell-based animation in stop-motion, up to the current 3D seamless and creative works, the growth in technology made things easier, smoother, and faster.

Therefore let’s check the differences in the tools involved. Traditional animation artists need a lot of stationary such as cell paper, collages, pencils colors, and many other equipment to establish an animation. This either does not bother the computer animator a lot as they just need their laptop which can wholesomely support the programs. Then before running the software, the creator must be able to understand its basics and fully comprehend how to draw on them various moves for better quality.

Also, another aspect is the cost of production associated with both. In traditional animation, the cost of production is very much higher than that of computer animation. This is because of the tools involved in production. Computer animation removes the need for many extra tools used in traditional animation and the whole process is computerized, in that sense still pencil work cannot be ignored in computer animation to make outlines and perfections.

In traditional animation, there’s little room for error in the production period, as each sequence or character can be redone when a mistake appears, unlike computer animation where only you can undo mistakes that are made on the animation to a certain number and the rest remains the same. Hence requires that in each computer animation, visualization is very important to enable distinct character drawing.

In recent times though, there has been perfection in traditional animation till one cannot differentiate between it and computer animation. However, there are a few differences, and in some cases, it is possible to differentiate, such as the things you pointed out. Cell cartoons often use thinner lines (except for when drawings are xeroxed onto the cells) and the line color is almost always seen as dark grey/brown as opposed to pure black. Another major difference is fairly easy to replicate these cell trademarks in computer animation, but most companies see no reason to. Hope this helps you in your journey and for any assistance in animation kindly contact Prayan Animation

May 15, 2018December 5, 2023

Stepped and Spline Blocking in Animation

When designing animation, especially 3D animation, there are many steps that are involved. One of these steps is blocking which tends to put many animators in the dilemma of which specific method to use. Blocking is a technique used in animation in which key poses are shaped in order to set up the timing and placement of characters and props in a given specified shot. There are different methods in which blocking can be achieved some of which are stepped and spline blocking as discussed below.

Stepped Blocking

In Stepped blocking the animation curves of the blocked shot do not provide interpolation between the animation poses. This method is significant because it communicates big ideas and general clarity through the keys and breakdowns. Additionally, the main purpose of blocking using this method is just to verify and prove the concept. Moreover, by using the stepped blocking method, the animator is forced to think in terms of poses, beats and tremendously explains the large ideas.

Some of the advantages of working with this method are that it is normally faster and gives one the option of correcting and rectifying mistakes as early as possible. This means that if any change is necessary it is easier to do it in the rough state.

However, its main disadvantage is that it is difficult to add more information to market your idea by keeping it simple and clear.

Spline Blocking

On the other hand, the spline-blocking technique helps the animator assume a vivid understanding of who the characters are and how they are supposed to move. Hence this method allows one to work organically and straightforwardly. This is important because it enables one to know how the animation is going to work right immediately from the blocking stage.

In addition, with the spline method, the computer usually interpolates for you and hence you are able to get a clear grasp of how the timing of the animation is going to be. In the event that it does not satisfy the animator, he/she is able to shift the keyframes without playing the full animation. This helps in focusing on the posing rather than the animation.

Consequently, with the spline method, it is easier to fix things like following through and overlapping actions. This gives the significance of the method as you can get 70-80% of the way right in your first pass and hence finishing the shot can be a little bit easy.

The disadvantage is that it is easy for one to be distracted by the exclamation of the keyframes when one should only focus on the timing.

In summary, for an animation to be complete it can be blocked in any method above according to the animator’s preference. Hence if you need your animation to be blocked in either method, simply contact us for the same.

March 16, 2018October 26, 2023

5 Tips for Making Great Animations for 2D Games

Ever since animation acquired the power to attract much attention, many animation and game designers usually strive to keep up-to-date with more sophisticated and trending animation and game designs. However, in order to achieve the best and make great animations, especially for 2D games, you have to consider some important aspects of importance concerning the same.

First and foremost, push the animation to the limit. In order for the animation to be more interesting, the designer has to use the extremes and this means embroidery and attractions without forgetting to think about the possible reaction from other people and ensure their limit is achieved. Additionally, if the animation uses real expressions and movements, it has fewer chances of succeeding since people are familiar with these moves and definitely will not be impressed. Intense animations will draw much attention and will have higher chances of succeeding.

Secondly, make everything in the animation effervescent and feel lively. The animation should not appear as if they are stiff and made up of autonomous moving parts. Even if the animation is as simple as drinking water, strive to make the hand look like it is picking up the cup and taking it toward the mouth. However, the main idea is that your animation should seem moving even if it is at a standstill and this can be achieved by adding some bounce to the character to make it give the impression that it is alive and kicking.

To add that, for the animation to be perfect, they have to contain strong keyframes. When animating your sprites, you should ensure that they have strong and extreme keyframes that depict a particular movement. To add on that, for the animation to be best, the sprites should also be in order according to the stated move.

Furthermore, to ensure that you get a good one, you should limit the animation keyframes. Even though sometimes most animators exaggerate the specified animation to achieve a visible move, some designers tend to over-exaggerate and therefore make the animation lose its desired meaning. It is however advisable to use a limited number of frames but boldly highlight the important moves.

Last but not least, do not give much care and attention to the craft. Many 2D game designers usually pay too much attention about the craft and end up losing sight over the entire content. However, great care is supposed to be directed to the whole image and take much care of what it transmits and also the message it posts to the viewer.

For more details about animation and 2D game design, contact us and we will ensure you acquire what you desire. Satisfaction is our priority.

January 12, 2018October 30, 2023

5 Basic Principles of Animation

Animators follow a strict guideline of 12 principles of animation to create the most believable movement. But 5 basic principles stand above the rest as the most important. Your animation will fall flat and look wooden if the key principles are ignored.

1. Squash and stretch

Squash and stretch give weight and believability to an object. Imagine a rubber ball bouncing on the ground. As it hits the ground it squashes and it comes back up it stretches. A metal ball on the other hand would barely squash or stretch. This is how you give weight to your animation.

2. Anticipation

One of the most overlooked principles of animation, anticipation is important to give animations a sense of grounding. Before getting up from a chair, you need to position your body to help you move. It would be unnatural to get up without using your arms to help push your body up. This is why anticipation is so important.

3. Ease in ease out

Imagine a clock’s swinging pendulum. It slows down on each side before gaining speed. The swing from side to side would be fastest in the middle and naturally slow down on each side. This is the basic concept of easing in and out. It makes movement feel more natural.

4. Timing

The number of drawings for a given action will vary depending on the movement needed. Fast movements get less drawing while slow, complicated ones need more. Timing will give believability to the movement of your characters and objects.

5. Solid Drawing

Without solid drawing practices, an animator cannot animate effectively. Solid drawing means the animator understands the dimensions of the object in 3D space. Volume, depth, and weight can be conveyed by the necessary movement.

If you are having difficulty with any of these principles, it’s time to hire a professional.

Get in touch today and we will provide you with the best animation.

November 23, 2017January 4, 2024

Most Popular Animated Characters Of 2017

Animated characters are known as cartoons as well and mostly they’re popular among children but some of them are popular among adults as well and they also like to watch cartoons. Here are a few of the most popular cartoons in 2017.

Pokémon

Pokémon is a Japanese cartoon series that is quite popular among children and adults. The animation software used to create them features a few characters that are not the current cast of main characters.

Scooby Doo

‘Scooby Dooby Doo where are you?’ This is one of the most popular animated series for years now. Scooby Doo is an animated cartoon character, basically, a dog that makes people laugh through its actions. The dog though is not very brave but still, helps the team to solve various mysteries mostly due to funny accidents. Shaggy is the best friend and partner of Scooby Doo who is also not very brave just like Scooby Doo.

Doraemon

Doraemon is another popular Japanese cartoon character who became popular recently. In the last 2-3 years, Doraemon has become quite popular among kids all over the world. Currently, it’s the best-selling cartoon. Basically, Doraemon is a robot and a helper of Nobita who is a very lazy kid and runs away from all responsibilities and just likes to play with the Gadgets that Doraemon has.

Popeye-Popeye the sailor man

Popeye is one of the oldest characters who is an ordinary man and loves a girl. And in the constant struggle of winning her heart. He eats spinach which makes him a stronger person.

These were some of the characters that remained most popular in 2017 as well. Other than that, there are animated characters like Tom & Jerry, Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, etc. who are popular forever.

Planning to launch your own animated characters for business marketing? We at Prayan Animation are here to assist you with all such needs.

November 14, 2017November 10, 2023

Difference between 2D and 3D Animation in Multimedia

Gone are those times when you had to make a considerable effort to comprehend a simple figure or structure. The wide use of animations has made it far easier to present complex ideas in various contexts and connect with your audience quickly. No doubt, animation companies are serving so many different industries that range from entertainment to medical and engineering.

Before you decide to hire an animation company for your business, it is important to understand the difference between the two most common multimedia techniques and their relevance in your situation. Let’s have a quick overview of 2D and 3D animations.

Two Dimensional (2D)

The basic idea behind this technique traces back to the painstaking work of artists before the computer era who used to draw thousands of frames for a single animation movie. There’s a minor difference in each frame and then all of them are projected with a certain time difference and position to give an impression of motion.

However, with easy access to animation software, anyone can make a 2D animation video with a little effort. Such animations are commonly found in television ads, e-learning videos, websites, and many video games as well. It is interesting to note that our digital 2D has evolved from those traditional flip books in which an animation effect is observed when you quickly flip the pages.

Three Dimensional (3D)

This one is relatively more advanced and realistic than 2D animations. If you ever had a chance to enjoy a glimpse of virtual reality or a movie in which “characters and objects seem to come towards you out of the screen,” you can understand 3D much better.

What makes three-dimensional multimedia different is the depth of elements. While 2D only uses a flat surface, here you can actually see everything as a physical object and easily rotate it to view from various camera angles and positions. Of course, the process of making such animations is also somewhat difficult.

3D animations are commonly found in architecture, medical, aerospace, and engineering applications, and now in the entertainment industry as well.

For most business applications, 2D animations usually suffice. However, sometimes involving 3D figures can give significant added value. Prayan Animations is here to help you with the best animation techniques based on your business requirements.

October 13, 2017January 21, 2025

Various Animation Techniques in Multimedia

Animations are fun, right? You can write a thousand words to convey your point, but a short animation movie is far more effective. Perhaps, that’s the reason people prefer them for education, business, presentations, and various other purposes. However, before you finally move on to making one for yourself, it’s essential to have at least a basic understanding of the various animation techniques in multimedia. After all, it is quite possible that your audience could enjoy a 2D style more than stop motion.

We will cover five different techniques here briefly and try to learn their key differences.

Stop Motion

Cut-out animations are a great example of a stop-motion style. A single drawing is made rather than sequential images and it is then cut into pieces. Those cut-outs are joined together with pins or wires. This allows the animator to move specific parts of the character to show animation.

Traditional

This includes the oldest techniques that were used by Disney and other entertainment brands in the earlier days. The idea is simple – you draw sequential images for each frame and show them in series to give an illusion of animation. It’s just like those animation books that give an illusion when you flip the pages quickly.

2D Motion

This can refer to two things: traditional animations made from paper or other similar mediums and vector-based animations made on computers. We will focus on the latter here. The idea is the same as the traditional one. However, the only major difference is the lack of a solid medium. You make all the drawings digitally on a computer and play those images to give an animation effect. So, it’s comparatively easier and quicker than the traditional technique.

3D Animations

3D movies are quite popular entertainment these days. This technique is quite similar to playing with puppets but in a digital environment. The underlying process is quite technical, so let’s focus on the key principles. 3D animations combine the frames of 2D with the modeling of characters. The computer prepares the images in a digital space and does all the calculations to make the objects move in the desired way. Generally, this is quite an expensive style of animation and is seldom used.

Motion Graphics

This one is quite different from the ones listed above. Why? Motion Graphics is not dependent on any storyline. Rather it is just the movement of static images and texts to add some special effects. For instance, the credits list at the end of a movie, animated logos, and even explainer videos are all motion graphics.

There is a complete science behind these animation techniques in multimedia (which is usually more relevant to an animator). Still, confused about which style will work best for you? Contact us today to discuss various possibilities of animation videos to meet your purpose.

FAQ

What is the difference between 2D Motion and Traditional animation?

Traditional animation involves drawing sequential images by hand on a physical medium, while 2D Motion animation creates digital drawings using computers, making it faster and easier

Why is 3D animation more expensive than other styles?

3D animation requires advanced technology, extensive modeling, and complex calculations, making it a highly technical and resource-intensive process.

What is Stop Motion animation, and how does it work?

Stop Motion uses cut-out drawings or objects joined with pins or wires. Animators move specific parts frame by frame to create an animation effect.

What is Motion Graphics, and how is it different from other animation styles?

Motion Graphics focuses on animating static images and text to create effects. Unlike other styles, it doesn’t rely on a storyline and is used for credits, logos, and explainer videos.

Which animation style is best for educational purposes?

It depends on your audience. 2D Motion or Motion Graphics are often ideal for educational content due to their clarity, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness