Nexus 2022-23

To focus on & improvise the Conceptual & Technical Skill sets of

students required in today's Animation, Visual Effects & Digital
Media industry. This will help to build their portfolio and exposure
various multimedia streams.

The Skill set includes:

• Originality of idea and concept sticking to guidelines.

• Creativity by thinking out of the box
• Technical Proficiency by using the required software tools and other
Techniques.

Categories

1) Graphics- AD Campaign
2) Concept Art-( Character) Designing
3) Concept Art-( BG ) Designing
4) Motion Graphics- (Marketing / End Credits Or Titles / Graphic novel )
5) Video Editing- Video based on Song
6) VFX Shot
7) One Min. Animated Short film
8) Live Drawing

Note:

• All Judgments Will Be Done By External Juries.

• No Revise judgment.
Graphics- AD Campaign (Purely new Concept)

Format: .Jpeg Size: Letter Size For Display: vinyl panel Category: Graphics
Software: Photoshop, Illustrator and Coral draw
Note: Rating Will Be Based On Original Idea and Overall Work Execution.
References Attached In Respected Folder.
Template based Work Will be disqualified.

TOPICS Open Topic

Students can select any Product of Their Choice.
Concept Art
Background Design

Format: .Jpeg Size: 1920px X 1080px Category: Graphics Software: Mix Media
Note: Rating Will Be Based On Original Idea and Overall Work Execution.
References Attached In Respected Folder.
Template based Work Will be disqualified.
Students Needs to create Create A model Sheet and Expression Sheet and At least One
Pose.
Students needs to work on original concept and own style.
Concept Art
Character Design

Format: .Jpeg Size: 1920px X 1080px Category: Graphics Software: Mix Media
Note: Rating Will Be Based On Original Idea and Overall Work Execution.
References Attached In Respected Folder.
Template based Work Will be disqualified.
Students Needs to create Create A model Sheet and Expression Sheet and At least One
Pose.
Students needs to work on original concept and own style.
Motion Graphics-
(Marketing / End Credits or Titles / Graphic novel)

(801) Motion Graphics Digital Marketing Explainer Video - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSKsUKgxD04
(801) MRITYU - YouTube
Format: .H264 (Mp4)
Size: 1920px X 1080px Duration: 60 seconds Max.
Category: Motion Graphics Software: Mix Media
Note: Rating Will Be Based on Cuts and Overall Video Editing.
References links Attached Above.
TOPICS
1. Marketing
2. End Credits or Titles
3. Graphic novel
Above Attachments are just References.
Students can Work on Any OF These Sub Category.
Students can shoot their own Illustrations or Can Use Downloaded References.
Video Editing- Video based on Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-nwqZC G50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1 OlAkmKJcY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQE4TU 89jU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvUe1JLMPyg
Format: .H264 (Mp4)
Size: 1920px X 1080px Duration: 120 seconds Max.
Category: Editing Software: Mix Media
Note: Rating Will Be Based on Cuts and Overall Video Editing.
References links Attached Above.
TOPICS
1. Life In Mumbai
2. Inspirational/ Motivational
3. Maa Tujhe Salam
Above Attachments are just References.
Students can Work on Any OF These Sub Category.
Students Need to Create a Meaningful montage video on Particular Topic.
Students can shoot their own Illustrations or Can Use Downloaded References.
VFx Shot
Matte Painting Based On Concept Given

https://youtu.be/wguOk1HnTbA
https://voutu.be/rRoiQhJfosU
https://youtu.be/pBy1g7gbXCQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABridvavqkI
Format: .H264 (Mp4)
Size: 1920px X 1080px Duration: 6Q seconds Max.
Category: Set Extension Software: Mix Media
Note: Rating Will Be Based on Cuts and Overall Video Editing.
References links Attached Above.
Above Attachments are just References.
Students can shoot their own Illustrations or Can Use Downloaded References.
One Minute Short Film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkgA0TJv280&ab channel=IslandGrov
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPfo1k2JyIg&ab channel=SeanWillets

Format: .H264 (Mp4)

Size: 1920px X 1080px Duration: 60 seconds Max.
Category: 2D Or 3D Short Film Software: All software
Note: Rating Will Be Based on Cuts and Overall Video Editing.
References links Attached Above.
Students can Work on Any OF These Topic.
Students can shoot their own Footages or Can Use Downloaded Videos.
Live Drawing

Figure drawing

Size: Quarter Imperial Paper (Japan TK, Indian TK or Cartridge Papers Only.)
01 Rendered View and Anyone Features detail Drawings.
Category: Head Drawing Medium: Pencil Rendering
Note: Rating Will Be Based on Composition Of Objects, Drawing, Light Study, Proportions,
Rendering And Overall Impact.
References Attached Above.
Students can Work on Any OF These Topic.