Current Situation of VFX Industry: The VFX industry was severely underestimated until 2015. Many people looked down on it, thinking it was a field for the illiterate because no degree or qualification was required to join. It was seen as skill-based, accessible to anyone with the talent, yet widely misunderstood due to lack of awareness. Back then, professions like engineering and medicine overshadowed it. However, between 2011 and 2018 , the industry matured significantly, gaining recognition. Before, there were only 4-5 VFX companies in India , but now, hundreds have emerged, marking a positive shift. In the past, a salary of 20,000 to 30,000 rupees was considered great, but now, many earn in lakhs. Despite its booming growth, the VFX industry faced a major setback with the onset of the Corona Pandemic. Many lost their livelihoods, feeling disheartened. Yet, the industry remarkably bounced back, reaching unprecedented heights, even transitioning to remote work seamlessly. Those...
Current Situation of VFX Industry:
The VFX industry was severely underestimated until 2015. Many people looked down on it, thinking it was a field for the illiterate because no degree or qualification was required to join. It was seen as skill-based, accessible to anyone with the talent, yet widely misunderstood due to lack of awareness. Back then, professions like engineering and medicine overshadowed it. However, between 2011 and 2018, the industry matured significantly, gaining recognition.
Before, there were only 4-5 VFX companies in India, but now, hundreds have emerged, marking a positive shift. In the past, a salary of 20,000 to 30,000 rupees was considered great, but now, many earn in lakhs. Despite its booming growth, the VFX industry faced a major setback with the onset of the Corona Pandemic. Many lost their livelihoods, feeling disheartened. Yet, the industry remarkably bounced back, reaching unprecedented heights, even transitioning to remote work seamlessly.
Those who had lost their livelihoods regained stability, enjoying higher salaries and peace of mind. However, just as things were looking up, news of a writer's strike hit like thunder. Initially perceived as manageable, it escalated rapidly, affecting thousands of lives and their families. It was a situation unseen even during the pandemic.
Initially, many believed it would pass quickly, but as time dragged on, hope dwindled. Competition intensified, leading some to exit the industry or settle for low-paying jobs. Exploitation of labor became rampant as companies took advantage of the situation.
The reasons behind this sudden turmoil in a once-thriving industry are varied, with some attributing it to the writer's strike, contract labor disputes, or even deliberate sabotage of the Indian VFX market. Others suspect the involvement of AI or cost-cutting measures by companies.
Despite the challenges, many VFX professionals persevere, refusing to lose hope. They believe that one day, this situation will resolve, and normalcy will return. This story is a tribute to these VFXYodha's who stand resilient in the face of adversity.
Comments
Post a Comment