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Have you ever heard a
fishes talking? People walking on walls? Ever got a chance to
view the social life of flies or cockroaches? Not only this,
but animated singing words, scenes beyond imagination, and
much more--- you must have seen, both in print and electronic
media. Many amazing techniques are shown in print media, via
computer graphics. In computer graphics, animation has evolved
in consequence of a revolutionary technology. This technology
has turned sound, words, music, photography and video into a
spell through the use of computer.
All over the globe, Both of these
disciplines are being used in various fields like, TV, films,
games, broadcasting, designing, publishing, and even in the
field of science, research and medicine, this area is being
employed. Many examples of graphic design and animation can be
seen in daily life. For instance, ads published in newspapers
and magazines, TV commercials, drama serials, videos, web
pages, web journals etc. Animation exhibits its peak in films.
Outside the country, specially in Hollywood, this discipline
is extensively being used on beneficial grounds. Now, computer
graphics and animation has turned into a complete industry.
Even in Pakistan, quality work is being done in this field.
However, it should be noted, that it is extended to limited
areas only. In our country, work in this field is evident in
both electronic and print media, but much fruitful work has
not been done in this field in the film world. However, in
this field sufficient career advancement and growth is
expected. Adept graphic designers and animators are in high
demand in production and post production houses, various TV
channels, software houses and advertising agencies. In
Pakistan, education in this field is being imparted, in
various private institutions, which are of different
durations. However, the specialty of this field lies in the
fact that, one can gain excellence in this field, utilizing
his own skills, and without acquiring any formal education.
Experts of this field may earn between 5,000 and 15,000 in
print media, whereas, in electronic media this range is
between 10,000 and 30,000. Along with computer techniques, you
possess an artistic mind and creative capabilities; you can
prove to be an ideal performer in the field of graphic design
and animation. |
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