Animation is the art of giving life to ones imagination. Nasscom estimates that India needs 300,000 professionals in animation industry by 2008. Animation is the fastest growing IT segment of India.

According to the Nasscom report , India’s animation is a growth segment and is expected to reach US $ 950 Million in 2009, Growing at a CAGR of 35%. Winning large contracts with global entertainment players such as Walt Disney, Warner Brothers and Sony has helped Local Animation studios gain traction internationally,

There is a constant and increasing demand for professional computer animators of a high caliber. However, there is a lack of highly skilled, professionally-trained animators. Riding high on full support from the government of India, which has recognised entertainment industry in its full potential, the 3D Animation and Visual Effects industry in India has become one of the hottest industries.

Gecko Animation Studio, Academy of Digital Arts, one of the leading 3D Animation and Visual Effects training provider in the country, has created a niche for itself in the animation industry providing production-ready and up-to-date courses.

Gecko’s Founder and CEO. Mr. Paresh Mehta has worked in leading US based Studio Industrial Light and Magic (of Terminator, Star wars, Spider man fame) Having graduated from NID (National Institute of Design Ahmedabad) Mr. Paresh Mehta went on to be a professor of Animation in the Academy of Arts San Francisco ,The Art Institute Phoenix and more. He has worked on more than 200 Indian and International Projects and has earned the reputation of not compromising on quality.

At Gecko Animation Studio students have a unique and rare opportunity to learn from the pioneer. “Our training and performance is constantly monitored by him and he is always ready to share his experiences gained from U.S. Animation studio’s. Students works are also critiqued so that we work on constantly improving ourselves” says Gitanjali Dixit an APEP student at Gecko Animation.

“For years I have been struggling to find the Right place to study animation I have walked into several animation institutes in India. I even went to Canada for an Animation course but I met with disappointment everywhere. Today At gecko I feel I am getting the kind of Training that I really wanted. Paresh sir has a very good team of professionals who handle studio projects and also share their experience with us.” mentions Nikhil Grover a student of Maya at Gecko.

Gecko Animation Academy is one of India’s most technologically equipped digital artist academies. The course curriculum has been designed by professionals, working at the top animation studios in the industry, focusing 90% on Character animation.

Students are mentored one-on-one by professional animators from major studios. Our approach prepares students with the skills and attitude they need to take into the studio. Gecko campus is built with a studio focus in mind, allowing students to get comfortable with the many challenges and opportunities they will experience when working in a studio environment.

“Gecko is committed to raise the level of Indian Animation and Visual Effects to International standards and exceed by Quality training” says Taruna Ummatt the COO of Gecko Animation Studio.

The training highlight at Gecko is that Students are given an Internship of 3 months wherein they actually develop professionally viable 3D Animation and Visual Effects projects with project deadlines One group of students along with the guidance of the Creative and Art Directors have developed a 3D Virtual Reality walkthrough of Rajasthan in the form of an interactive Game.

“We are very proud to showcase our 3d Virtual reality project “Experience India” we have gained so much confidence working on this project that we are ready to compete For Jobs in the Animation industry even though we are only half way through the course” express Jigar, Sachin, Vikas and Gitanjali”

Gecko has centre at E-10, 2nd & 3rd Floor, South Extension part II main market in Delhi, also in Jaipur, Chandigarh. You can call for 011- 46035357/8 or visit the website www.geckoindia.com for more information or E-mail – [email protected].