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Career oriented seminar on Graphics & Special Effects by Bollywood Star and Director

Hyderabad, November, 2003:  Director of Maya Entertainment Ltd (MEL) and Bollywood star Deepa Sahi (Tamas, Hum and Maya Memsaab), and Director - Special Effects, MEL winner of Seagate Technical award, Biju D. (of Jajantaram Mamantaram fame) would guide students at a career-oriented seminar on Graphics & Special Effects (SFX) being organised by Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC) in city on November 15, 2003.

The Indian animation industry is currently pegged at $550 million with 42%, 31% and 15% of its animation content in Film & Broadcast, Gaming and Web respectively. The slowing down of the U.S. economy, the emergence of new markets as well as the encroachment of 3D over the 2 D market is expected to provide India with over $2 billion worth animation business within the next three years. That adds up to an astronomical $15 billion - the estimated target for India’s animation industry five years from today.

MAAC is part of Maya Entertainment Ltd (MEL), the company that pioneered special effects in the country. Conceived in 1996 by noted director Ketan Mehta and Deepa Sahi, MEL was formed with the specific propose of providing the latest digital technology tools for excellence in films, television and audio-visual media and create quality content for the infotainment industry worldwide.

MAAC provides courses and related training in the areas of Computer Graphics and Animation, Visual Effects for Feature Films, Film Scanning and Recording, compositing and Editing, duly supported by opportunities to work on live projects for film and television.
 

November'2003
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