Behind the Scenes from Avatar: The Way of Water.

FICCI FLO Indore, ASIFA India, and Women in Animation (WIA) joined hands to present an exciting virtual session titled “Behind the Scenes from Avatar- The Way of Water” on April 13th, 2023. The session featured a presentation by Pavani Rao Boddapati, VFX Supervisor at Weta FX, New Zealand, who shared insights on the development of a neural network-based facial system that helped create characters in photorealistic quality on screen.

The event was a huge success with over 500 unique zoom participants and around 2000 participants from across 40+ AVGC schools and studios. The session was live-streamed due to constraints on recording, and the feedback from the participants was overwhelmingly positive.

Pavani Rao Boddapati’s presentation was informative and entertaining, providing a rare glimpse into the complex process of creating visual effects for a blockbuster movie. The Weta FX team’s efforts in developing the neural network-based facial system were particularly impressive, and the participants gained valuable insights into the latest technological advancements in the field of visual effects.

The event was made possible by the tireless efforts of ASIFA India, Women in Animation (WIA), FICCI FLO Indore under the leadership of FLO Indore Chairperson Mamta Bakliwal, and the volunteers who worked behind the scenes to make it a success. The organizers expressed their gratitude to Pavani, Sarah, and the entire team at Weta FX for their contribution to the event’s success. They also thanked the participants, including Asifa India members, sub-chapters, institutional member organizations, and others, for their enthusiastic participation in the event.

In conclusion, the virtual session was a resounding success, providing participants with a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business. The collaboration between FICCI FLO Indore, ASIFA India, and Women in Animation (WIA) has set a benchmark for future events, and it is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation.