An Interview with Aaron Sims - Production design, Character Design, Visual FX

Here is a man for whom any introduction would fall short! His creatures speak for him. He is the genius behind many of today's most memorable movie monsters. Currently working as "character designer on Green Lantern", "fantasy world designer on Sucker Punch" and "production designer on Castelvania", Aaron Sims is one of the most innovative and versatile concept artists working in films today. Read More...

CGTantrik Interview - Akash Abhishek Karmakar

Everything around us is inspiring but a single ray of hope and encouragement is enough to bring out the creative sense hidden within. CGTantrik Akash Abhishek Karmakar - CG supervisor, PRANA Studios is one of his kind.With passing time Akash matured as an artist and now has amazing work like Tinkerbell, Unstable Fables & Delhi 6 in his basket. We have him on board to share his experiences and unfold the secrets behind his success and achievements. Read More...

ASIFA India's "Commercials : Behind The Scenes" Cg MeetUp A Great Success !

In its continued effort of sharing knowledge by bringing forth some of the most interesting topics for the benefit of the animation and vfx community, ASIFA India's latest Cg MeetUp saw a packed house at the Whistling Woods auditorium. Read More

CGTantra Community Awards 2010 - Send your Entries Now!

An Interview with Animation Technical Director of Avatar - Rob Powers

CGTantra Team recently caught up with Rob Powers, who originated the Virtual Art Department (VAD) for James Cameron on AVATAR. Rob recently joined NewTek as Director of Entertainment and Media Development, Read More

CGTantra - Animation Community Partner for Toonpur Ka Superrhero Director's Blog

Latest Announcement from CGTantra Desk

CGTantra collaborates with Mr. Kireet Khurana and is the official Animation Community partner of Toonpur Ka Superrhero - Director’s Blog. You can keep yourself updated on the same by going to the homepage and clicking on the Toonpur Ka Superrhero - Director’s Diary. Read More

Making of Stop-Motion USHA Commercial by Mr E Suresh

Experimenting with new styles and techniques brings out the best from an idea pushing its creative limits. The new USHA Sewing Machine Commercial which looks vibrant and splendid at its best on tv, is a perfect example of creativity redefined. Read More

FICCI Frames 10 - BAF Awards

A glimpse of Best Animated Frames Awards 2010. Read more

FICCI Frames 10 - A Review

A Review on FICCI Frames 2010 - Global convention on business of entertainment. Read more

3d Illustration Challenge is a contest for Professionals as well as students. Create a 3D Illustration on the theme - LOVE. Get creative about the characters, scenario, era, culture, universe, race and anything you can think of. Zombies, Animals, Gods, Reptiles, Warriors, Vampires, Cartoons, Insects, Ogres - Or think of any kind of couple you can imagine and place them in their own kind of environment. Model/Sculpt the Characters, Texture & Light them, create a Environment or just paint a BG for them. Prizes from Pixologic ZBrush, EON Vue, Digital Tutors, NVIDIA, www.3d.sk, Topogun, CGTantra TShirts & Goodies etc. Deadline - 30th April Details :: 3D Illustration Contest

ARTTWar 4 - Students Team Contest

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ARTTWar's fourth edition starts March 2nd. ARTTWar is a contest for Student Teams. Topic - GAME OVER. Form up a team of 2 to 3 students and prepare a Digital Illustration on the topic - Game Over. Prizes from Pixologic ZBrush, EON Vue, Evermotion, Digital Tutors, NVIDIA, www.3d.sk, Topogun, CGTantra TShirts & Goodies etc. Deadline - 30th April Details :: http://arttwar.cgtantra.com

Feb "The FLAWLESS FACE" Rigging Contest Guidelines

There is nothing in the world that is flawless. So is the case with Character Setups in Digital Animation. But the task here is to derive a Facial solution that stays flawless in most of the instances of Character Animation. Read More

Tasi Presents FUR in the JUNGLE!

An Interview with Ernest Adams - Game Designer, Writer & Educator

Q:A lot of students want to know whether it is important for a game designer to be a programmer too? Can a pure artist/story teller become a good game designer?
A: It is not necessary for a game designer to be a programmer -- after all, the most successful game designer in the world, Shigeru Miyamoto, began as an artist and is still an artist. However, a game designer must understand what computers do, and what their limitations are. Otherwise he will design games that cannot be built. Read Article

"Zokkomon" Walt Disney India's First Hindi Film

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, India, has unveiled the poster and trailer of its first live action Hindi feature film – “Zokkomon”.

Darsheel Safary, Zokkomon's lead actor, and Satyajit Bhatkal, director of “Zokkomon” and the National Bravery Award winners, unveiled the first poster and trailer of the movie at a press event in New Delhi. Read More

Adobe Photoshop, the software product that redefined creativity in the digital age, turns 20 on Feb. 19, 2010. Around the world, Photoshop fans are celebrating the impact their favorite software has had across photography, art, design, publishing and commerce. Read More

PrimeFocus Ltd Chennai, delivered about 1800 VFX Shots for AAYIRATHIL ORUVAN

For the recently released block buster Ayirathil Oruvan, we at PrimeFocus Ltd Chennai, delivered about 1800 VFX Shots. Which are all Creative & challenging in nature. SelvaRaghavan the Director of the Movie was very particular about the outcome of CG & realism. As his story featuring 80% of VFX in the movie depends on it. Read Article

ARTTWar 3 Nominations announced. Vote Now -

 

Top 5 Entries from ARTT War 3 :: Final winners will be announced by adding the points given by the Judges and these votes. Voting is open till 20th Feb 2010. Final winners will be announced on 25th Feb Online. VOTE NOW

Making of Zubaan Pe Lagaam & Jingle Bells by Nupur Bhargava

 Case study of Zubaan pe Lagaam & Jingle Bell by Nupur Bhargava.
Nupur Bhargava has been working with MTV, India as a supervising producer and director.She did her graduation from the National Institute of Design, India in Animation film design. She has a string of popular and award winning animated works to her credit. For her, each idea and story is treated as a new opportunity to experiment with new styles and media. READ THE ARTICLE

Detailed & Exclusive VFX Case Study of 3 Idiots by Fablefarm

Here is an VFX Case study of the movie which is all over the news and every one seems to be talking about it. Check what all went behind its making and discover the unknown. CGTantra got fortunate enough to have a candid conversation with Mitul Patel - Vice President, Fable Farm to tell the audience about the VFX work that went into the making of 3 Idiots. READ THE ARTICLE