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AAFT University Raipur Delivers Industry-Oriented Animation and VFX Education for Tomorrow's Creative Professionals

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 31: For students researching a that goes beyond basic software training and prepares them for where the animation industry is actually heading, AAFT University Raipur has built a programme around one of the most significant shifts happening in animation and visual effects right now: the integration of Unreal Engine and real-time virtual production into the core curriculum. Students in the B.Sc in 3D Animation and VFX at AAFT University's Raipur campus are trained not just for traditional animation and VFX pipelines but for the future of filmmaking and live digital environments that major studios worldwide are increasingly adopting.

EDUCATION•VFX FILM TECHNOLOGY

Tathastu Academy partners with Frameboxx to expand Houdini training across India.

Tathastu Academy, India’s premier Houdini-focused training institution, has announced a strategic partnership with Frameboxx, one of the country’s most established animation and VFX education networks. Supported by SideFX, the creators of Houdini, the collaboration aims to make world-class procedural VFX education more accessible and equip students with the skills required by modern production studios.

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Microsoft’s New AI in Education Report highlights widespread adoption and increasing demand for support

REDMOND, Wash. — June 24, 2026 — Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday unveiled the third edition of its annual AI in Education Report1 that reveals both the momentum behind AI adoption in education and the opportunity ahead: helping schools move from interest and experimentation to meaningful, responsible implementation. Microsoft also announced today a new wave of AI-powered teaching and learning experiences, available at no-additional cost ahead of ISTELive 26. Designed with educator feedback and grounded in learning science, the new tools are intended to better learning outcomes, support stronger student engagement and critical thinking, and build confidence in how AI is used in the classroom.

EDUCATION•AI CONTENT CREATION

Whistling Woods International Partners with InVideo to Launch AI Lab

Whistling Woods International (WWI), a film, communication, and creative arts institute in India, has announced a partnership with InVideo, an AI video platform, to establish the WWI-InVideo AI Lab at its campus in Mumbai’s Film City complex.

EDUCATION•AVGC XR NEWS

India's AVGC Share in $800 Billion Global Market Growing

AI, immersive tech, and digital platforms are accelerating India's rise up the AVGC value chain. India's share of the $800 billion global AVGC-XR market could grow 2.2 times to reach 1.5%.

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Indian Institute of Creative Technologies Mumbai Goes Live

IICT Mumbai, operational since July 2025, has launched 18 courses through its Train-the-Trainer programme, marking Maharashtra's most direct intervention in building an AVGC workforc

EDUCATION•AI CONTENT CREATION

AI Transforming AVGC Production Pipelines

AI is reshaping animation and VFX production by automating tasks like rigging and in-betweening. The generative AI animation market is projected to grow at 47.9% CAGR to reach $931.5M by 2033.

EDUCATION

Debunking Game Dev Myths with Industry Leader Nikhil Malankar

Nikhil Malankar of GameEon Studios shares insights on game development, debunks myths, and advises aspiring developers on skills, community, and future tech.

EDUCATION•AVGC XR NEWS

WAVES Summit 2025: Key Takeaways for Media & Entertainment

The inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai wasn't just another industry conference—it was a defining moment for India's creative economy. Held from May 1-4, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre, the summit brought together over 10,000 delegates from 90+ countries, marking India's bold declaration to become a global media and entertainment powerhouse. The event generated Rs 1,328 crores in business deals and established India as a serious player in the global creative landscape.

EDUCATION•GAMING INDUSTRY

Valorant Has just experienced the biggest upgrade in its lifetime: Here’s everything you need to know about it.

First launched in 2020, Valorant has grown to become one of the most popular Tactical FPS shooters in the world. With a diverse agent list, low system requirements and a remarkably cheater-free environment, it’s no wonder why. The games fun, visually appealing and competitive – The holy trifecta of any online shooter. On July 29th, 2025, Valorant Made one of the most significant technical changes in its history, migrating from Unreal Engine 4.27 to Unreal Engine 5.23, rolled out with the massive 21GB patch 11.02. This is the game’s first engine haul since 2020, laying the foundations for the future Riot’s game development. It was such a huge change, riot scrapped patch 11.01, dedicating all their resources to the game engine upgrade. It’s a move that demonstrates commitment to keeping Valorant updated and relevant. Developers completely rebuilt the game's core systems while maintaining the same gameplay experience that millions of players are used to. UE5 offers them new tools, experiences and capabilities, allowing finer and more optimal development of the game for the future.