Ms. Sobhitha Dhulipala pontificates about ‘Acting, Modelling, Linguistic Diversity, Empathy, Human Behaviour and Belongingness’ On Acting, its Inherent Privileges and Associated Challenges As an artist and actor, there is indeed nothing more amazing and magical than seeing stories being brought to life, from script to screen. Over the multi- lingual
1. Understand your “type” In school one learns how to play any role—to stretch, to challenge, to grow, to learn, to adapt.Out in the real world, it’s very important to have a clear sense of what is their strength when one walks into a room to audition for a role.
College is often considered the surest path to a lucrative career. So, when choosing a career, it is very critical to seek out jobs that are not just meaningful and challenging, but come with job satisfaction; and a good salary does not hurt either…
When Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo recently said she was seriously considering ‘giving up acting’ everyone flew into a tizzy. But there have been a fair few ‘stars’ that have turned their back on the fame and glamour of the film industry. Sean Connery What’s the you say? You just
Top British thespians use their wealth of experience to conjure some invaluable tips for all you budding actors Roger Allam Roger Allam is an English actor, known primarily for his stage career. He most famously played Inspector Javert in the original London production of the stage musical Les Misérables. 1. Learn your lines so well
Meryl Streep, a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, has been nominated for 17 Academy Awards, making her the most-nominated actor in Oscar history as of 2013. She has won two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and Best Actress for Sophie’s Choice (1982). Talking about her acting school
Recently, an article quoted the Education Promotion Society for India and MBA Universe saying that ‘Indian management education is in crisis’ and another said that ‘The traditional MBA is dead’. India has mushroomed 3900 B schools, spread across the country, over the past seven years. The problem with that number is
The world we live in is getting more and more tech savvy by the minute. It is crucial for us to get with the time, now more than ever. The digital era seems to have penetrated our work life as well. With more and more jobs now focusing on the
New generation, new choices, new gadgets, new learnings and new career options. What was amiss until a decade ago or what didn’t even exist until recently is now the latest and newest career options for this generation’s young and charged individuals who are gung-ho about anything that catches their attention.
Facebook has come in leaps and bounds as a marketing tool, and it can be an amazing one at that. But there are times when it just doesn’t click. Here are a few things you should keep in mind. Good content is not necessarily relevant content Always remember that Facebook
Social media has become a powerful tool for production houses, hoping that this cheap mode of marketing can boost the chances of a film’s success. Ritika Saxena reports. Let us start the article by understanding what the Digital Age is. The Digital Age basically came about with the onset of
Content Design: What Is It? To begin with, “content design” in simple terms is designing of text, pictures, animated content or vfx content in a way that looks attractive to people. This is a very effective medium in advertisements, both print and digital; apart from its wide use in movies,
The animation is the stimulation of a movement created by a series of pictures, drawings, models or even puppets. It is a method of photographing that creates an illusion of movement in a sequence. The increase in the demand of Animation artists and there are a lot of aspirants who
Suchetana Bauri looks at some of the top animated ads. Beyond Words Client: PETA Agency: BPG Agency I know, I know we have always associated People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), with a naked Pamela Anderson. However, PETA took the animated road to narrate the tale of animal cruelty entirely
The art of filmmaking has undergone a sea change and is constantly evolving. What was not possible until a decade ago, now is part and parcel of the magical process. Amongst many latest revolutions, VFX (visual effects) holds the prime spot for been the most popular and most wanted tool
Sanath PC, VFX Supervisor & Director of Firefly Creative Studio, talks to Hemanth Kumar about his journey so far, the current state of the VFX industry in India and the road ahead. Sanath PC began his career as a VFX supervisor back in 1997 and in the past 17 years, he has
Annapurna College had a Master Class with Mr. Phaneendra Gullapalli, a Hollywood VFX expert, and a member of the team that won an Oscar for the Hollywood film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button for visual effects. Phaneendra has also worked on visual effects for movies like 2012, Mummy-III, Transformers-II, Tron: Legacy, Star
Charlotte “Lotte” Reiniger, born 1899, was a German film director and the foremost pioneer of silhouette animation. Her passion for cinema and precision in work left a lasting impression on everyone including Walt Disney, who took her to Hollywood. Reiniger made over 40 films in her career, before passing away
Pursue your passion, Explore the Best Cinematography Colleges in India Cinematography is the art and craft of making motion pictures by capturing a story visually. A series of shots that form a cohesive narrative, all shot by the Cinematographer or DP or DOP (Director of Photography). A cinematographer assists the
Cinematography sets the overall look and feel of the film’s visual narrative. Each visual on the screen can serve and enhance the story – it’s cinematographers responsibility to ensure that each element is a close-knit and supports the story. The film director and cinematographer work cohesively, as the cinematographer has
SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus “Bahubali 2: The Conclusion” is breaking all records with its successful run at the box-office. The film which is in its second week has garnered an estimated whooping 1000 crore across India, on its second Monday. Mr. K K Senthil Kumar, D.o.P/Cinematographer of “Bahubali 2: The Conclusion” visited the Annapurna
Acclaimed Indian Cinematographer and Director, Rasool Ellore, was at Annapurna College to give our Cinematography students a true masterclass in the art of cinematic aesthetics. We met up with him. Cinematographer and Director Rasool Ellore gives Annapurna College students a Masterclass What should a cinematography student keep in mind before
A man of few words, he lets his work speak for himself. His work of making a movie look spectacular not just visually not aesthetically too. His visually stunning and brilliant work has been appreciated in all his movies, be it the recent blockbusters Oopiri, Manam, Rakta Charitra or his debut movie Rhythm.
“I dream in 35mm”, says he and reminisces about how the fascination for it all started. “It all started in my childhood when I was seven years old”, he adds. That’s Shaneil Deo, who is the talk of the town these days, thanks to his excellent work as a cinematographer in
All the magic that you see on a movie screen is a brainchild of a Director. A person who takes care of the artistic and dramatic aspects of the film, a director visualizes the screenplay while guiding the technical crew and actors to achieve the vision and make that magic
Khan talked about the philosophy that drives him to make the kind of films he does, and the role of filmmakers in the society they live in and research mind set. How film school influenced him? The intrinsic beat of cinema and filmography is very different from the rest and
“I didn’t go to a film school ever. Now that I’m at Annapurna College of Film and Media, teaching students, it makes me look at myself through a different perspective,” says ace director Neelakanta. A student of Loyola Public School and Loyola College, Vijayawada, Neelakanta realised early on that his
Most of you probably know exactly what a Director does, but how many of you know about an Assistant Director’s role? An Assistant Director plays an Integral Role in the process of Filmmaking. As a student if you are exploring a Film Director Course, then it’s important for you to
The media and entertainment industry in India has grown exponentially in the past decade. According to a Deloitte report, our country alone produces the most number of movies in the world, between 1,500 and 2,000 every year in over 20 languages. This is far more than the 700 or so
We are living through very unique times because of a pandemic which has changed pretty much everything. Workplaces, schools, leisure activities, travel and every other industry has found a way around the pandemic to make sure things go on regardless. This made everyone even more aware of and acknowledge the
Ms. Rima Mazumdar, editing faculty at Annapurna College of Film and Media, strongly believes that a story is written twice, once on a script and then on an edit table. Editing is not just joining shots together, it’s about knowing how to tell the story in screen time without losing
Editing is one of the alluring and fascinating aspects of filmmaking. Once the film is shot it needs to be put together and get it ready to share with the audience. It is where the whole story comes together. Editing comes during the post-production stage. The selection of the shots
National Award winning film editor Akkineni Sreekar Prasad addressed Annapurna College Students on the topic of film editing. Known for his works in Indian cinema he has worked on Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and English films and his last National Film Award for Best Editing was for his work on
Working with the best, interacting and learning from industry professionals in an important part of education at Annapurna College. Veteran Telugu film editor Marthand K. Venkatesh who has edited more than 400 feature films, conducted a Master Class for our students. Life experiences and social awareness are his biggest teachers,
Geeta Singh has been an editor for nearly two decades and has edited and put together over a 1000 hours of programming, across genres, cross channels and in different formats. Having been a linear editor in the past, her fundamentals and craft are rock solid, which allows her the opportunity
Benchi is a short film showcasing the caste-based discrimination that is still prevalent in various places. A child’s mind is filled with innocence, and the question Benchi answered was, what would happen to this innocence when the society’s norms are imposed on them for an object as mundane as a
Every individual has some idol and cinema lovers mostly have a filmmaker who inspires them. The filmmaker doesn’t become an inspiration just by shooting a film but it is because there is so much more to them which comes across through their art, their understanding of people and circumstances. The
Learning never stops, in fact this pandemic has taught us new ways to adapt to the situations and to continue being productive even at such a time of crises. The education sector has shifted from classroom learning to online teaching. The mere thought of shifting schools to a device was
Martin Scorsese once said, “The cinema began with a passionate, physical relationship between celluloid and the artists and craftsman and technicians who handles it, manipulated it and came to know it the way a lover comes to know every inch of the body of the beloved. No matter where the
Do you think you can tell stories? Are you thinking about filmmaking? Have you ever considered joining the film industry as a professional? If your answer is yes then you might like to explore the possibilities at Annapurna College of Film and Media. In any industry most of the work
Making a film isn’t just an Art. It takes years of patience, practice, passion and dedication to cultivating a consistent art. It is a perfect blend of creative and technical skills. As it bides on the creative abilities and to make a movie we need plenty of technicalities. As the
“The Art of HUSTLING as Producer: Balancing the Technical Triad of People, Process and Profits”: Ms. Elahe Hiptoola, Actor, Producer and Executive Producer There are several myriad macro issues and select micro nuggets, that revolve around the structural dynamics and inherent dilemmas in film producing; commonalities and differences between Indie
Regional language markets (in content business) are gaining momentum and Hindi market is already and adequately discovered. Experimentation is much larger within the regional space. Films like Bucket List (in Marathi), Baahubali (in South India) are great examples of good content transcends language barriers. Post Baahubali, the expanse, reach, budgets,
Film post-production is not just about the editing, sound design, VFX and DI processes. It is the workflow at the end of the above processes that if got right, makes ‘all the’ difference for the screening of a film in the theatre; more than ever in today’s era of Digital
Bikas Mishra, founder of DearCinema.com was on the Annapurna College campus recently to give our MMBA students a masterclass in international co-productions, independent film financing, et al. We caught up with him. How does an International co-production work? What are the obstacles to look out for? International co-productions have become
You must have seen the Telugu short film Viva, or heard of it, at least. With over 5,737,379 hits and still counting, it is one of the most-popular short films in recent times. Made on a shoe-string budget with friends doubling up as actors, the film left everyone in splits. And
Ritika Saxena speaks to Padma Kasturirangan, Production Manager, Annapurna College to understand the essential elements that come together to make a well-designed set. When you watch a movie, ever wondered who actually creates those magnificent backgrounds and sets you see? Those are the inspired creations of ‘Set Designers’. They are
Learn the finer nuances of Scriptwriting. Explore Best Script Writing Courses in India. A scriptwriter is paid to write scripts, teleplays and ad films that include strong concepts, coherent themes, well-structured plots, and compelling characters. Becoming a successful scriptwriter is a long process and involves numerous steps. The first step
Hone your skills and explore best script writing courses in India. The art and craft of writing a script for the mass media such as television production, feature films, ad films or any video content are called Script Writing. Everyone has stories to tell but if your story has drama,
What is a screenplay? Before we answer that, let us first decode what a screenplay is definitely not. It is neither a play and nor is it a novel. Unlike the writer writing for a novel who has complete freedom to explore any point of view, shift between conscious and subconscious
Dialogue is one of the most important elements in a screenplay, for countless reasons. While great dialogue will not automatically make your script golden, weak dialogue will definitely pull down your script. It will not be an understatement to say that dialogue is the fastest and most overt indicator of a
Anjum Rajabali is a prolific Indian screenwriter. He has spent over 20 years in the Indian film industry with films like Drohkaal, Ghulam, The Legend of Bhagat Singh and Raajneeti to his credit. He is also known for his leadership and contribution to various writers’ rights initiatives in India, most notably recognized for lobbying with other
Anand Gandhi, the scriptwriter and director of Ship of Theseus has used his constantly changing worldview to graduate from popular television shows to New Indian Cinema, writes Suchetana Bauri. In Plutarch’s Ship of Theseus, the vessel that successfully brought the king back from Crete was preserved for several centuries by Athenians who
India is one of the world’s leading film producing nations; and music of Indian movies is an integral and vital component of the productions. Structured Filmmaking Education thus plays an integral role. Music is integral to Indian Films. Composers need to tap into emotions and evoke them. Often, techno-savvy artists
“Balancing between experimentation and audience connect is always not easy and music composition is all about control.” Mr. Shakthikanth Karthick Music for Films is wholly different than for Web Series, for it offers more opportunities to artists. Films inherently and innately have more need for dramatic music, unlike web series
Ace Sound Designer Subhash Sahu was at Annapurna College recently to give our students a week-long masterclass on the aesthetics and nuances of sync sound. We caught up with him. Tell us about how you got interested in cinema and sound? Sound was not exactly an interest. It was acting.
‘Sound design’ is a specialised aesthetic technique that only international filmmakers appreciate & understand. Very few Indian filmmakers apply this to their films – and they readily stand out from the crowd. With the recent Oscar Award for Sound for Resul Pookutty, majority of Indian filmmakers woke up to the
What is Sound Design? And how do you go about achieving its perfection. Annapurna College Sound faculty Sayandeb Mukherjee takes us on an auditory journey. Annapurna College Sound faculty Sayandeb Mukherjee with Bachelor’s student Ashwin Bharde in the school’s brand new sound recording studio. A film is about so much
The advent of digital photography has led to an explosion in photography, both as a creative art form and as a career choice as well. The fact that photographers do not need to do a normal 9-5 job gives out an impression that what they’re doing is easy and pretty
Independent visual storyteller, Nishant Ratnakar, talks to Annapurna College of Film and Media about his journey from photojournalist to embedded wedding photographer, and what it takes to capture life’s important moments. What is the concept of ‘embedded wedding photography’? How does it work? There are two kinds of photography – traditional
Radio is an integral part of our lives, even if we may not always realise it. Be it long hours of traffic, or a jog or maybe just day-to-day chores, just switching on the radio adds life to mundane routines. But have you ever stopped to realise what’s the element
On the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8th, well-known TV host, writer, singer, journalist and radio jockey, Swapna Ashok came to Mayabazar, Annapurna College campus for a very engaging, interactive and lively session, which was held exclusively for women. Currently managing editor of Telugu news channel Sakshi TV she started
Ms. Sobhitha Dhulipala pontificates about ‘Acting, Modelling, Linguistic Diversity, Empathy, Human Behaviour and Belongingness’ On Acting, its Inherent Privileges and Associated Challenges As an artist and actor, there is indeed nothing more amazing and magical than seeing stories being brought to life, from script to screen. Over the multi- lingual (acted in Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi and Tamil languages) and multi-platform projects, she has been lucky to see every part of that process in action wherein
Eduardo talked about his 20 year old classic, ‘The Blair Witch Project’, one of the most successful independent movies ever made and ethos of indie film making at large (more in USA context). What drove him to study filmmaking? George Lucas’s science fiction multi-film Star Wars saga has had a significant impact during childhood for its references are deeply embedded in popular culture. The film fundamentally changed the aesthetics and narratives of Hollywood films switching
Khan talked about the philosophy that drives him to make the kind of films he does, and the role of filmmakers in the society they live in and research mind set. How film school influenced him? The intrinsic beat of cinema and filmography is very different from the rest and primarily it comes from documentary style of film making, learnt at film school, A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre in New Delhi. Previous work experience in
Recently, an article quoted the Education Promotion Society for India and MBA Universe saying that ‘Indian management education is in crisis’ and another said that ‘The traditional MBA is dead’. India has mushroomed 3900 B schools, spread across the country, over the past seven years. The problem with that number is that the quality of education is difficult to manage. The question arising now is, ‘Where will you find enough next-generation workers with the skills required
“Balancing between experimentation and audience connect is always not easy and music composition is all about control.” Mr. Shakthikanth Karthick Music for Films is wholly different than for Web Series, for it offers more opportunities to artists. Films inherently and innately have more need for dramatic music, unlike web series that offers more space for silences. Not all moments in web series need to be dramatized in a uniform mode and music can enhance the
India is one of the world’s leading film producing nations; and music of Indian movies is an integral and vital component of the productions. Structured Filmmaking Education thus plays an integral role. Music is integral to Indian Films. Composers need to tap into emotions and evoke them. Often, techno-savvy artists allow the gizmos and technical paraphernalia to overpower the emotional content of their music. Music Composers need to bring better harmony / alignment with the
“The Art of HUSTLING as Producer: Balancing the Technical Triad of People, Process and Profits”: Ms. Elahe Hiptoola, Actor, Producer and Executive Producer There are several myriad macro issues and select micro nuggets, that revolve around the structural dynamics and inherent dilemmas in film producing; commonalities and differences between Indie filmmaking and studio/commercial filmmaking routes. PRODUCING PHILOSOPHY revolves around finding innovative ways to produce films that are financially fruitful, societally truthful, critically impactful and creatively
Regional language markets (in content business) are gaining momentum and Hindi market is already and adequately discovered. Experimentation is much larger within the regional space. Films like Bucket List (in Marathi), Baahubali (in South India) are great examples of good content transcends language barriers. Post Baahubali, the expanse, reach, budgets, teams are getting bigger for regional content, riding upon the OTT platform proliferation. There are also many sub-cultures in a specific language market itself and
National Award winning film editor Akkineni Sreekar Prasad addressed Annapurna College Students on the topic of film editing. Known for his works in Indian cinema he has worked on Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and English films and his last National Film Award for Best Editing was for his work on the feature film Firaaq. He has won the National Film Award for Best Editing seven times and owns one Special Jury Award, throughout a career spanning
“I didn’t go to a film school ever. Now that I’m at Annapurna College of Film and Media, teaching students, it makes me look at myself through a different perspective,” says ace director Neelakanta. A student of Loyola Public School and Loyola College, Vijayawada, Neelakanta realised early on that his true calling was films. After completing his BCom he moved to Chennai to pursue his dreams. There, he began assisting director Vallabhaneni Janardhan and worked
Independent visual storyteller, Nishant Ratnakar, talks to Annapurna College of Film and Media about his journey from photojournalist to embedded wedding photographer, and what it takes to capture life’s important moments. What is the concept of ‘embedded wedding photography’? How does it work? There are two kinds of photography – traditional and contemporary, which is also known by the highly-abused term, ‘candid’. Right now we are in an era where photography is democratic where everyone has
A man of few words, he lets his work speak for himself. His work of making a movie look spectacular not just visually not aesthetically too. His visually stunning and brilliant work has been appreciated in all his movies, be it the recent blockbusters Oopiri, Manam, Rakta Charitra or his debut movie Rhythm. P. S. Vinod, a cinematographer known for his work, he has worked across different film industries, from Bollywood projects, including Musafir, Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat, Tees Maar Khan, Bullet
Sanath PC, VFX Supervisor & Director of Firefly Creative Studio, talks to Hemanth Kumar about his journey so far, the current state of the VFX industry in India and the road ahead. Sanath PC began his career as a VFX supervisor back in 1997 and in the past 17 years, he has worked on numerous high profile projects including Telugu films like Anji, Arundhati, Magadheera and other blockbusters such as Shankar’s Endhiran and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. His next project is S S Rajamouli’s Baahubali, which
“I dream in 35mm”, says he and reminisces about how the fascination for it all started. “It all started in my childhood when I was seven years old”, he adds. That’s Shaneil Deo, who is the talk of the town these days, thanks to his excellent work as a cinematographer in the recent Telugu thriller Kshanam. The visual feast and stunning frames in the film attracted movie goers. His work on the short film Layla got him several international
Acclaimed Indian Cinematographer and Director, Rasool Ellore, was at Annapurna College to give our Cinematography students a true masterclass in the art of cinematic aesthetics. We met up with him. Cinematographer and Director Rasool Ellore gives Annapurna College students a Masterclass What should a cinematography student keep in mind before joining the industry? Know the basics well: Once you have a strong foundation, all one has to do is keep honing your skills and you will
SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus “Bahubali 2: The Conclusion” is breaking all records with its successful run at the box-office. The film which is in its second week has garnered an estimated whooping 1000 crore across India, on its second Monday. Mr. K K Senthil Kumar, D.o.P/Cinematographer of “Bahubali 2: The Conclusion” visited the Annapurna College Campus for an Interactive session. Annapurna College hosted a special screening of “Bahubali 2: The Conclusion” for its cinematography students and also for the camera
Shyamal Karmakar, renowned editor and filmmaker, is known for his expert editing skills. He has assisted Saeed Mirza and Kundan Shah. He worked as chief associate editor for Vidhu Vinod Chopra in Parinda and has edited the award winning feature film Oye Lucky Lucky Oye. His directorial debut Ranu won him awards and accolades in various international film festivals. He currently works as a Professor and Head of Editing Department at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Calcutta and makes
Geeta Singh has been an editor for nearly two decades and has edited and put together over a 1000 hours of programming, across genres, cross channels and in different formats. Having been a linear editor in the past, her fundamentals and craft are rock solid, which allows her the opportunity to experiment and push the boundaries whenever it is demanded. Having edited three shows and programs that have been shortlisted to the exclusive Panda Awards
Working with the best, interacting and learning from industry professionals in an important part of education at Annapurna College. Veteran Telugu film editor Marthand K. Venkatesh who has edited more than 400 feature films, conducted a Master Class for our students. Life experiences and social awareness are his biggest teachers, which have sculpted his societal positioning and aesthetics in his edits across genres. A third generation filmmaker, he interacted with the students at length about
Bikas Mishra, founder of DearCinema.com was on the Annapurna College campus recently to give our MMBA students a masterclass in international co-productions, independent film financing, et al. We caught up with him. How does an International co-production work? What are the obstacles to look out for? International co-productions have become the norm for Indian films that have a large international appeal. Of late, we have seen a lot of successful international co-productions with Indian producers,
Film post-production is not just about the editing, sound design, VFX and DI processes. It is the workflow at the end of the above processes that if got right, makes ‘all the’ difference for the screening of a film in the theatre; more than ever in today’s era of Digital Cinema where technology is evolving constantly! Most student filmmakers are mainly fascinated with the selection of the cameras that they are shooting in, the audio-visual
On the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8th, well-known TV host, writer, singer, journalist and radio jockey, Swapna Ashok came to Mayabazar, Annapurna College campus for a very engaging, interactive and lively session, which was held exclusively for women. Currently managing editor of Telugu news channel Sakshi TV she started her career in TV anchoring with TV9 (Telugu) and has done popular shows like Shara Maamule. She later moved to radio as the regional programming head of BIG FM
Debutant director Ramesh Samala is on a roll ever since his movie released. Ramesh worked as an assistant and an associate director for many years but turned writer for the Nithin – starrer Ishq. Writing was never on his mind but when director Trivikram Srinivas said he should seriously pursue writing, he did. With Ishq becoming a hit, producer M.S. Raju gave him an opportunity to direct and Columbus happened. Apart from directing Columbus, he has also written the dialogues for
The hardest part of writing a script is actually sitting down and writing. We all come up with justifications as to why we will wait – “I need to think about it some more”, “I want to learn about writing first”, “I’m, too tired today”, “I don’t’ know how to format it properly”. The list of possible excuses is endless. To help you get started, despite your excuses, today we are sharing some great tips
Anand Gandhi, the scriptwriter and director of Ship of Theseus has used his constantly changing worldview to graduate from popular television shows to New Indian Cinema, writes Suchetana Bauri. In Plutarch’s Ship of Theseus, the vessel that successfully brought the king back from Crete was preserved for several centuries by Athenians who replaced the old planks as they decayed with new and stronger timber. This ship became a debate among philosophers, with one side arguing that despite
Anjum Rajabali is a prolific Indian screenwriter. He has spent over 20 years in the Indian film industry with films like Drohkaal, Ghulam, The Legend of Bhagat Singh and Raajneeti to his credit. He is also known for his leadership and contribution to various writers’ rights initiatives in India, most notably recognized for lobbying with other prominent writers and activists for amendments in the Copyright Act in favour of writers. He began his career in the film industry as an associate
‘Sound design’ is a specialised aesthetic technique that only international filmmakers appreciate & understand. Very few Indian filmmakers apply this to their films – and they readily stand out from the crowd. With the recent Oscar Award for Sound for Resul Pookutty, majority of Indian filmmakers woke up to the idea of ‘sound design.’ But, Annapurna College Sound Design Department visionaries have always aspired to bring in awareness of the importance of sound design to
Ace Sound Designer Subhash Sahu was at Annapurna College recently to give our students a week-long masterclass on the aesthetics and nuances of sync sound. We caught up with him. Tell us about how you got interested in cinema and sound? Sound was not exactly an interest. It was acting. I grew up in the rural regions of India, where theater was a very important, and perhaps the only medium of entertainment. We used to
Annapurna College had a Master Class with Mr. Phaneendra Gullapalli, a Hollywood VFX expert, and a member of the team that won an Oscar for the Hollywood film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button for visual effects. Phaneendra has also worked on visual effects for movies like 2012, Mummy-III, Transformers-II, Tron: Legacy, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and many more. Students enjoyed the interactive and engaging session with the expert greatly. Speaking
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