There’s a place right in Salt Lake, Kolkata, where the magic of animation is brought to life – WEBEL Animation Academy. This academy is not just a training centre; it is a launchpad for storytellers with big visions. Imagine a space where young, ambitious animators get hands-on with state-of-the-art tools, diving into 2D, 3D, character design, and VFX, while discovering what it takes to thrive in the global animation industry.
WEBEL Animation Academy’s curriculum goes beyond software and technique. It nurtures the creativity and resilience that the industry demands. With solid industry links, the academy prepares its students and provides them with the resources to get into top studios and exciting roles.
Pramita Mukherjee and Pradipto Sengupta, part of the Oscar-nominated film Puss In Boots, are two prime examples of the standards set by the academy. Pramita, a Senior CFX Developer at DreamWorks Animation, has 18 years of experience under her belt and took her skills from Kolkata to the big animation hubs of London and Los Angeles.
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She has gone from mastering rigging as a Character TD to working her CFX skills for Kung Fu Panda 4, Wonder Woman, and Black Panther.She is taking the initiative to share her know-how, mentoring young animators through Women In Animation (WIA) and lending her insights as a board member of Asians In Animation (AIA) and the Visual Effects Society (VES).
Then there is Pradipto, CFX Supervisor at Dreamworks Animation and a true jack-of-all-trades in animation. With 17 years of experience, he’s done everything from rigging to supervising CFX, even leading animation workflows abroad in China at Base Animations. He’s currently using his eye for detail and efficiency to bring characters to life in high-stakes projects, adding depth and personality to each one.
These two talents reflect the kind of success WEBEL Animation Academy aims to nurture. In an industry that’s all about staying ahead of the curve, Pramita and Pradipto are giving back and guiding the next generation of artists in their journeys.
