MAAC or picasso which one ? [Archive]

Rahul_3d

01-08-2006, 12:21 PM

Hi every one! Iam a new one here. well iam really confused which animation school to join.. Iam in New Delhi and we have MAAC and <A href="http://www.picasso.co.in" target="_blank">www.picasso.co.in</A> ... which one is better though picasso is costly is it worth it?? and what is the scope of animation ? iam mean can we go abroad on  the basis of animation?
Guys please help me choose ... Thanx

ajayashish

01-08-2006, 07:08 PM

definately.... u can go anywhere u wish if u have the talent and Animation is no exception. But u want to make very big in Animation never ever think that MAAC or ARENA will lead u there... PICASSO is far better and on top of them. IF u spend a lot on PICASSO... u will get that return too.//.

divikcooldude

01-08-2006, 07:13 PM

no doubt picasso is better than maac.... well also chck out gecko www.geckoindia.com

Rahul_3d

01-08-2006, 07:59 PM

thankyou guys! but i asked picasso people and they told me that every student does not have a demo reel..its a group that has its own demo reel is it right? i mean how can we tell others that this is the work i have done in animation and this is my reel.
 
iam totally a newbie so little help from you guys would be great.

ajayashish

01-08-2006, 10:38 PM

dude... do u need an institute to make a demo reel... y don;t u work on ur work seperately... i don't think that the faculty will not support u doing that

Meson

03-08-2006, 07:36 PM

hi there!!
if you're looking for institutes then do check out the "SAE Technology".This is one institute where you can find variety of courses related to animation and their QUALITY IS FAR MORE BETTER THAN OTHER INSTITUTES.<edited><editID>Meson</editID><editDate>38932.3868518519</editDate></edited>

MagnusDeuS

11-08-2006, 10:05 AM

Well , im at MAAC (Mumbai) , and i can't totally agree to the points you guys put up . Picasso would definitely be great , but MAAC is not trash or anything , ill tell you that much . We have enough inhouse stuff to keep us busy and practicing for plenty of stuff (regular Seminar's and competetions and other stuff like that) . Also your teachers are the Pro's who are still into this industry. The Professional offices are infact just a floor down below the students section , and often you can go there and just see how the actual process goes on . Faculty wise the institute is really good . It's a bit on the expensive side though . The material provided is usually not that good , but it's a 24/7 facility and plenty of faculty is always around , whome you can always request to help you in whatever . In the end i guess , i am making full use of the main support the teachers provide at MAAC (they're greatest strength.......atleast here...dunno about delhi) , so i dont find it all that bad .

lakshya

11-08-2006, 03:29 PM

hey buddy...Honestly speaking you will get a mixed response in the fourm as eveyrody will be taking their side of institutes...U check it up yourself ..More opinions more confusion...But i still think that MAAC has been here much longer than Any other in the field of Animation..... you should trust somebody who will give  u a neutral oipnion...No offence to any body

mohitsoni

18-08-2006, 05:41 PM

Dear Rahul,
This is mohit soni from Picasso Centennial Canadian Animation College, i was just going through the forums and found your question. 
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<DIV align=left>Picasso Centennial Canadian Animation College offers very specialized programmes for those who wish to prepare for a career in the exciting world of 3D Animation Film Making. The courses provides you with dynamic and stimulating environment with international standards that will launch you into the exciting world of digital animation.</DIV>
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<DIV align=left>To tell you about us, in order to cater to the ever growing demand for highly skilled animation professionals Picasso Digital Media Pvt Ltd formed by professionals with International experience in the IT, Education and Media Relations industry in association with the globally operational Maharishi Group has entered into a strategic alliance with <?:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Centennial</st1:PlaceName> <st1:Place w:st="on">College</st1:place>, <st1:City w:st="on">Toronto</st1:City> <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Canada</st1:place></st1:country-region>. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Centennial</st1:PlaceName> <st1:Place w:st="on">College</st1:place></st1:place> is now in its 38th year and known for providing the industry standard education in animation. It has a record of exemplary teaching, innovative programming and extensive partnership building. Centennial is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse post-secondary institutions in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Canada</st1:place></st1:country-region>. <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Centennial</st1:PlaceName> <st1:Place w:st="on">College</st1:place> is using their wide experience to train the Indian animation aspirants using their well designed and extensively researched curriculum and faculties at the state-of-the-art campuses in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>. <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Centennial</st1:PlaceName> <st1:Place w:st="on">College</st1:place></st1:place> has been churning out high quality animation professionals who have worked with big banner animation projects like Shrek, Shark Tale, Lord of the Rings, Stuart Little and many more.</o:p></DIV>
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<DIV align=left>We produce creative thinkers with relevant production training ? not software technicians.Our students focus on core animation production skills that can be transferred to any animation package used in the industry. You will work on special work stations with dual processor and not on PCs.</DIV>
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<DIV align=left>What i will suggest you is if u can take out some time and visit our campus, so that it will be easier for us to guide you with the right program. For further details contact me at 09212504425</DIV></o:p>

Gaurav.markan

11-10-2006, 01:20 PM

If a company has its base in canada, it doesn't mean that you will actually start getting canadian education standards. Indian community as a common problem, specially when it comes to freshers. They always get attracted to imported names :), which should not be the way. That is just to attract.
Moreover, you need to check the strength of the base where you will actually study. Check the level of work out their done within that premises. How many activity, events or programs they do on national and international level. MAAC is winning best Animation academy award continuesly from last 3 years. MAAC students won "Best FICCI BAF Awards 2006, MAAC made Television commercial films have been showcased in "Asian Apollo Awards 2006" in Singapore, MAAC TVC got promoted in Tokyo, Japan recently and tied up with more that 200 companies for placement assistance.
Check it very peacefully.

ash_wincar

11-10-2006, 06:33 PM

hi
workstation is good 
also  DASA-from thiland at National college.
see all are same they never show there faculty on site which i think they should
look at nyfa or sheridan they allways do that. mostly we find student teaching at these places.
go to your neares BEST, you save on money and time also there is so much resource around on net why to worry.
ash_wincar

sandy_maith

11-10-2006, 10:02 PM

Online counselling guys!! Hmnnnn..........here's the HELPLINE for wannabe animation students 9820598792 

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kamalpahuja

12-10-2006, 01:05 AM

hi Rahul........... 
 
i m KAMAL student of first Batch Passed out of Picasso........ 
 
first of all i would like to say that its u and only u who should
decide where to go........... i think u shud be mature enough to take a
decision for u........ go visit all centres, make ur mind and then
decide........ 
 
and one more thing.......... see Every student at Picasso have there own demoreel....... throghout the 8 months each student works on their small and big assignments.......and then they have their BIG FINAL MOVIE PROJECT
which is a one minute animation piece whereu work as a team member and
learn the PRODUCTION PIPELINE......... (teamwork Definitely the most
important aspect) 
 
and demoreel consists of each student's individual projects and contribution to the final Animation Film. 
 
 
i hope ur doubt abt a single Demoreel might be cleared

win_is_the_word

21-12-2007, 11:47 AM

hi evrybody,
can sumbdy help me on this site, i m staying in ahmedabad i wnt 2 join sum gud institute for animation here in my city, if sumbdy knws about maac a'bad, quality of stdy or faculties there pls help me..... thanks

Funimator

21-12-2007, 05:20 PM

hey rahul,
it's a matter of debate which is better ....MAAC or PICASSO or XYZ....
and u can't even figure out.....coz honestly this community has recently become a virtual warzone....BOOM BOOM !!!...and every people will back his/her own institute and attack others..so VRY DIFFICULT TO GET UNBIASED JUDGEMENT...we forget that even if we r frm different institutes, we r under da same roof of the CG Industry....

whenever any newbie visit any center 4 enrolment...co-ordinators TOOPI pahena deta hain....heheh...they make lots of exaggeration....so it's quite tough....

over da years MAAC is ruling in 3d arena....their setup is verry good...they got good placement cell....am from park street(kolkata) and it's very good...have also heard andheri center is one of da best....but since ur frm delhi....i can't comment....since education standard varies centerwise....

I have also heard PICASSO is damm good 2....know 2-3 ex-students frm dere...their work is very good...
since ur an intermediate student....u go 2 both da centers...speak with da faculties...tell him/her 2 show showreels of faculties and students..also ask da faculty to show his/her work..it may a bit difficult...but since ur payin da bucks...u have 2 see.....and then decide...don't be afraid...if it's a risk...we all have taken...and it's worth taking....
best of luck...

gaurav_indian

21-12-2007, 09:56 PM

hey rahul,
it's a matter of debate which is better ....MAAC or PICASSO or XYZ....
and u can't even figure out.....coz honestly this community has recently become a virtual warzone....BOOM BOOM !!!...and every people will back his/her own institute and attack others..so VRY DIFFICULT TO GET UNBIASED JUDGEMENT...we forget that even if we r frm different institutes, we r under da same roof of the CG Industry....

whenever any newbie visit any center 4 enrolment...co-ordinators TOOPI pahena deta hain....heheh...they make lots of exaggeration....so it's quite tough....

over da years MAAC is ruling in 3d arena....their setup is verry good...they got good placement cell....am from park street(kolkata) and it's very good...have also heard andheri center is one of da best....but since ur frm delhi....i can't comment....since education standard varies centerwise....

I have also heard PICASSO is damm good 2....know 2-3 ex-students frm dere...their work is very good...
since ur an intermediate student....u go 2 both da centers...speak with da faculties...tell him/her 2 show showreels of faculties and students..also ask da faculty to show his/her work..it may a bit difficult...but since ur payin da bucks...u have 2 see.....and then decide...don't be afraid...if it's a risk...we all have taken...and it's worth taking....
best of luck...

hehe lol if you are advising rahul then look at the date when this thread was created.:D Ab tak toh course khatam karke job kar raha hoga.:D

Funimator

21-12-2007, 10:09 PM

heheh...arrey main dekha nehin yaar !!!....maybe abhi bhi try kar raha hai.....oops.....