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Snigdh Bhatnagar Sr. Director (Design & AVGC) | 16+ Years Experience I don’t just teach design, animation and gaming; I build the systems that evaluate it. As a Program Director and Curriculum Architect, I have reviewed thousands of portfolios and know exactly why 90% of them get rejected. I bridge the gap between "student work" and "industry standards" to help you get in. I have sat on the other side of the admission table for over 15 years. I have seen brilliant students w

When I reviewed over 500 design portfolios from students applying to top design/film/animation colleges like IIT/RVU/NID/NIFT, I noticed the same mistakes kept showing up. These errors often led to rejections, even when the work itself was strong. If you want your portfolio to stand out and increase your chances of admission, avoid these three common portfolio mistakes. Comparison of portfolio layouts: The 'Bad Layout' is cluttered and inconsistent, whereas the 'Good Layout'

Is Adobe Animate deleting parts of your drawings when you overlap shapes? It's not a glitch; it's math. Learn the critical difference between Merge Mode vs. Object Drawing Mode to stop the "cookie cutter" effect. Every beginner in Adobe Animate CC experiences the same panic moment. You draw a nice blue circle. You draw a red rectangle on top of it to test a pose. You decide to move the red rectangle away, and suddenly, your blue circle has a giant, rectangle-shaped hole bitte

When I first started animating in Adobe Animate CC, I was overwhelmed by the variety of drawing tools available. The Pencil Tool, Brush Tool, and Pen Tool each promised unique ways to create vector art, but I wasn’t sure which one to use for different parts of my projects. Over time, I learned that understanding the strengths and ideal uses of each tool can transform your workflow and the quality of your animations. In this post, I’ll share what I’ve discovered about these th

When working with Adobe Animate CC, choosing the right scripting language can shape your entire animation workflow. Among the available options, ActionScript 3.0 stands out as the native choice, offering a powerful and efficient way to create interactive animations. In this post, I’ll explain why ActionScript 3.0 remains a top pick for animators, designers, and filmmakers, especially when compared to HTML5 Canvas. Understanding the differences between ActionScript 3.0 vs HTM

If you have ever wondered how animators create smooth, fluid motion without drawing every single frame, then you’ve encountered the concept of shooting on twos . This technique is a cornerstone of 2D animation workflows and offers a smart balance between quality and efficiency. Understanding why animators use 24fps and how animating on 2's fits into this frame rate can help you improve your animation timing and spacing while speeding up your process. Animation desk showing ha

When you hear "Full HD," the first thing that probably comes to mind is the resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels. But why exactly did this resolution become the standard for high-definition video and displays? As someone who has worked with digital video standards and design projects, I find this question fascinating because it touches on technology, human perception, and practical design choices. Let me walk you through the reasons behind the rise of 1920 x 1080 as the Full HD benc