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TOP 10 ALTERNATE CAREERS IN INDIA

1.Scuba diving

 Scuba diving has become a popular recreational activity across the world in the last few years. Especially since Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, there has been a rising popularity for scuba diving in India. To meet the demands of the market, many scuba diving instructors are required.
It is an amazing way to relax, leave behind your problems and enjoy life in its simple beautiful form. It can be an isolated experience on a holiday, or a passion frequently revisited. Either way, you realize that there are different forms of life other than the cluttered urban life of humans; you find a whole system of life in water. There is acelebration of colors, shapes, sizes and patterns in the sea. And you realize the relative insignificance of your life when you experience the vastness of the oceans.
A diving experience makes one realize the importance of ecological conservation and the perils of human induced pollution.
There are many places to scuba dive in India- the long coast of India, especially Goa, Lakshadweep islands and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where there is a beautiful and vibrant coral life. It is also a popular career option beyond India, in Thailand, Malaysia, the beautiful corals in the great barrier reef of Australia and the beaches of Europe and Latin America.
Just imagine living on a beach and seeing and showing people the ethereal beauty of nature for a living. This is the coolest example of turning your passion into your career. A scuba diving course can cost anywhere between 15,000 rupees to 30,000 rupees, and it is an amazing one time investment for a lifetime of a dream job.One has to pass several levels of instructions, certain theoretical and some practical, to get the certification of an instructor. Anyone above the age of 16 can learn it; the duration varies from three days to six weeks, depending upon the choice of course and the skills of the learner.
Once you get the certification, you can either work independently or from an institute. Here are some institutes inIndia that offer scuba diving courses. Take a look and you may just find that you want to be a scuba diving instructor.

2.Photography(wildlife/general)

We all love taking pictures! We take them here there everywhere, let it be youth or the senior members of the family, everybody is fond of clicking pictures. The main credit goes to the smartphones which make us look smart. And the digital cameras which led to the end of film cameras and made taking pictures a much easier as well as a costless job.
However, people limit photography only to their hobbies and not many take it as a profession. But the scenario is changing. Taking pictures is not mere an act it’s an art of story-telling. Photography has a part to play in almost everything let it be magazines, online marketing, social networking, posters, journalism and street hoardings etc.
Photography offers a number of opportunities and the range of the fields that you can venture into. Mentioned below are the different career options possible within the realm of photography.
1. Wedding Photography is the highly money making genre of Photography and largely accepted by Photographers. A wedding photographer can easily earn 50-60k for a whole wedding. And as you get more experienced, 1-1.5Lakhs would be a normal charge (that would include video too). But it is the toughest field because you are capturing somebody’s most precious moments and you have to be highly cautious of the changing conditions.
2. Product Photography is taking pictures of items and products produced or sold by the company for the purpose of advertising and selling. It can include food, merchandise, electronics, and automobiles and are highly in demand.
3. Portrait Photography is capturing moments with main focus on people. A good portrait photographer can do very well as a Wedding Photographer.
4. Event Photography is covering pictures from social events to celeb parties. Photographers of this genre can freelance with magazines and newspapers. They have a growing demand in online media e.g. in.com, rediff.com etc need lot of event photographers.
5. Fashion Photography is indulging in the field where one works with the models, fashion houses and designer houses. This is another money making field of photography. A respected photographer can charge 40-50k for a photo shoot of individual models.
6. Photo Journalist provides the press with pictures that are relevant to the daily news and events. This kind of photography is best done instinctively. Hence, you need to be spontaneous and know what kind of a picture would best illustrate your article. If you are adventurous and willing to work under difficult conditions when needed, then this field is probably for you.
7. Fine Art Photography click photographs which are sold as an art form. To be a fine art photographer, you have to be very creative and expressive.
8. Photo Essay is presenting a story with the help of series of photographs. You can cover any topic let it be social cause, travel, food etc. A photograph speaks for itself and helps people see. Although, there is not much money in this field, you can work with few magazines like, Forbes life, Fountain Ink, emahomagazine.com etc.
9. Travel Photographers can narrate a story and give audience a genuine and firsthand experience with the help of photographs. The travel photographers can work with various travel magazines like Outlook traveller, lonely planet etc. They can even work in promote with the hotels and government agencies in promotion. If you live to travel, this is the field for you.
10. Wildlife Photography in this field you cover the nature and animal kingdom in their most habitual conditions. The photographs of sceneries, landscapes, waterfalls and sunsets etc. form a part of wildlife photography.
11. Industrial Photography click photographs of machinery, merchandise, industrial layout, workers at work etc. to be used for company publications and for the purposes of advertising and selling.
12. Forensic Photography taking pictures at crime scenes from all possible angles with great emphasis on details in order to help the police or detective agencies.
13. Scientific Photography is used for scientific publications and research reports. The areas that it covers are biology, medicine, chemistry and engineering. You have to have both interest and knowledge to be a part of this field.
Do I need a formal course to become a Photographer?
Most of the photographers are basically self-trained, but in last one decade there are lot of institutes started in India which have started a detailed course on the art of taking pictures and have produced brilliant photographers. They are:-
1. Lights and Life Academy, Ooty
2. National Institute of Design
3. Bharatiya Vidya Peeth, Pune
4. Delhi School of Photography
5. AAFT (Asian Academy of Film & Televion), Noida
6. Udaan Photography, Mumbai
7. FX School of Photography, Mumbai
8. Film and Television Institute of India, Law College Road, Pune -411004 (Photography as a subsidiary subject)
9. Fergusson College, Pune (B.A. Degree Course in photography)
Criteria for Admission
You can get admission in most of the institutes after School (10+2) via a written exam followed by an Interview. Although getting admission in college is quite easy as compared to other streams. But you need to get in the best and they have a detailed and difficult procedure.
You can get admission in private photography colleges by just paying the course fee as they don’t have much of admission criteria. And there are lot of other schools which taken weekend classes, so you can join them along with your primary college.
How do I publish my work?
Few years back people would open a photography website (that would incur good amount of money) or a photo blog and show their work. But nowadays the best mediums are Social networking sites like facebook, twitter etc which are free of cost and you getter a better reach via your friends, e.g. Hari Menon, Audi Photography, Himanshu Khagta etc. did well thanks to facebook.
Scope
With the media industry developing at the rate of 400% per year, there are lot of opportunities coming up for the young photographers. Photographs are required in each and every field let it is politics, tourism, catering business, fashion houses, police, journalism etc. They all have an important dependency on photographers.
Salary
Photography as a profession is still developing in India, so there is a not a fixed pay-package for photographers in start up. But it’s only till the time you get established. Once you have a good name in this field you can earn handsomely. One can start as an assistant to senior photographers in which you’d be paid Rs 3500 to Rs 6000. Once you are established, you would be paid as per the assignment. The range can be from Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000. Fields like commercial photography pay higher compared to the other fields. Beginnings can be made at Rs. 15,000 which may grow over a period of time.
So, if you have passion for photography and want people to see, how you see thing, Photography is the best job. It’s a highly interesting and courageous job. Although, you may not have a smooth start, if you work dedicatedly and creatively, you will do better than the cattle breed.

3.Foreign language expert

One has to think a lot when it comes to selecting a particular career, keeping in mind one’s interests, as well as the scope. After many days of chatting and partying following the12th  Board Exams, me and my group of friends were stuck at an important decision-making step of choosing appropriate careers for ourselves. We heard the usual suggestions – Doctors, Engineers, Charted Accountants; you know the drill, but one voice caught our attention – that of pursuing career in foreign language.
Like many others, we were also surprised to know that a course like this, which was once only a vocational course, had turned into a Hot Favourite career option for youngsters. In this era of MNCs and the multinational culture, and with the world being called a “global village”, it is greatly important for a country to improve on its language knowledge base to actually interact with the rest of the world easily. In that case, laying stress on pursuing foreign languages as a career and profession can do wonders for our country, and at the same providing us with innumerable job opportunities. To your surprise, you can apply for this course even after your 12th exams, without any eligibility criteria.
Various universities offer this as a part-time course also, and in order to simplify the academic curriculum and learning process, the courses are split into three levels:
First Level – Certificate Course
Second Level- Diploma Course
Third Level- Advance Diploma
You also opt for a Degree Course or an Integrated Graduate Course, both of which are being offered in various many Universities and Private Colleges–
  1. School of Languages, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
  2. University of Delhi, New Delhi
  3. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Jawaharlal Nehru Academy of Languages, New Delhi
  4. Japanese Information and Cultural Centre, New Delhi
  5. Ram Krishna Mission, Kolkata
  6. Alliance Francasie, located in 15 cities of India
  7. Rajasthan University, Jaipur
  8. Max Mueller Bhavan in Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Chennai
  9. Pune University, Pune
  10. Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad
  11. Indo Italian Chamber of Commerce, Mumbai
  12. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
As I’d like to put it, after M.B.B.S you will be a doctor, after B.Com you will land up in the corporate world, after B. Tech you will be an engineer, but after pursuing a Foreign Language as your career option, you can be employed in the following areas:
  1. Academics
  2. Public and Private Companies in the post of a general translator
  3. Tourism
  4. Employment in Airlines in the post of air stewards or air hostesses
  5. Public Relations
  6. Hotel Industry
  7. Freelancing jobs can also be pursued by a person who is armed with a Diploma or a Degree Certificate in Foreign Languages.
But merely getting a job doesn’t ease one’s mental tension, and neither does being paid enough just manage two square meals a day. Job satisfaction and upward mobility in terms of the professional life is also an equally-important aspect. You would be astonished to know thatProfessionals working for PR or the Marketing Department of any MNC can earn Rs 30,000-50,000 per month. Teachers can earn salaries in the range of Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 a month.  Translators, on the other hand, receive Rs 250 to Rs 500 per page; and compensation depends a lot upon the proficiency in the language. Similarly, an interpreter who is paid on an hourly basis can earn Rs 2000 to Rs 4000 per hour, depending on their caliber and hard work.
Future growth prospects also vary from language to language. In the country, for working in the government and Public Sector, apart from major languages like French, German, Spanish, Japanese etc, but today, even smaller languages like Pashpio, Uzbek, Tajiks, Hebrew, and Portuguese etc are beginning to see a great demand in terms of linguistic professionals.

4.Event Management
The mammoth-scale and elaborate weddings we see these days weren’t churned in a day. It is a product of many months of diligent brainstorming, creative concepts and a lot of sweat and toil. Gone are the days when weddings were simple and every family member chipped in, providing for various arrangements. If getting your children married was an expensive affair then, the thought itself is a nightmare now.Not only weddings, but music launches, concerts, office parties, theme birthday celebrations call for event managers.
Of late, event management has been considered as an exciting career option. In fact, until five to six years ago there were not too many event management companies, and as an industry, the turnover was no more than 18 Crores, in the early 90s. However, things began to change and by the end of the financial year 2007-2008, the industry is expected to be worth no less than 1800 Crores.
Careers in event management seem to be alluring more and more youth. In fact, even homemakers have stepped into the industry, and have started to organize small and private events in their spare time. Also, there are event management companies that take on consultants, who work with them on a freelance basis, as and when the need arises. Thus, there is a lot of scope in the field of event management. And the event manager jobs are ever increasing.
Event management not only includes planning for weddings, but also fashion shows, musical concerts, corporate seminars, exhibitions, wedding celebrations, theme parties, product launches. Like many other career paths, the route to a successful occupation in the event management industry is not based on the foundation of academic laurels and certifications. However, the basic survival toolkit to get into this profession is both wide and subjective.
Your basic task is to plan and present an event in a novel way and that too from scratch. For this, you must possess the quality to think out of the box. Apart from possessing ample amounts of creative juice, you ought to have good planning, marketing, budgeting, negotiation, client management, communication and leadership skills.
Further, you must have immense patience and insight to see right into the smallest details of the entire event management process and always stay focussed on your project goals. Good networking skills, business analytics, time management, ability to take on challenges, problem-solving skills and adjusting to rapidly changing situations are some other qualities essential for this role.
The mantra for success in this cutthroat business is to constantly improve upon your existing skills, stick to your career objectives, avoid complacency and always delight your client. Some of the top companies are DNA Networks, Cox and Kings and Cineyug Entertainment.

5.Wedding planners

Marriages are not just coming together of two individuals and exchange of vows and rings, but the bonding of two souls, two families, their communities, their customs and traditions. Martin Luther once said, “There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.”
Marriage is considered as one of the most important events in an individual’s life, and every couple wants to celebrate it with glitz, glamour and grandeur. Wedding Planner, a roaring profession abroad, is gaining importance in India. With over 4 million marriages happening in India every year and more people willing to spend lavishly on marriages, the need for marriage experts to manage, coordinate and plan the entire event is growing immensely. It has proven to be an untapped industry and is eyed upon by many as a very lucrative business opportunity. Wedding Planning, which was once a family affair, has now become a professional’s job. But the industry doesn’t demand for any particular qualification to become a wedding planner, though a degree in event management would be an added support.
A WEDDING PLANNER:
A wedding planner generally manages a wide spectrum of activities from planning the marriage to arranging for a honeymoon. This includes dealing with people from diverse backgrounds like florists, caterers, staff, interior designers and logistic partners. The planner plays the chief role in budgeting, preparing the guest list, fixing the marriage venue and various such activities. Sometimes items such as clothing, decors, jewellery or flowers might have to be imported from abroad.
Thus, a wedding planner must be a skilled negotiator and an epitome of patience. A wedding planner must be very organized and an expert in time and money management. He should be warm, witty and flexible. The planner represents the bride, groom and their families so he should also be charming and elegant. However, the profession also calls for sheer hard work and sleepless nights since the risk involved is gigantic. One may have to face various challenges and stress arising out of competition and the need for accuracy. The planner is also expected to have knowledge about the latest trends in terms of clothing, themes, colors, music, flowers and food. A thorough knowledge about the traditions and customs of various religions is also required. The planner must be sensitive to the needs of the couple and strive to make marriage the best experience of their life.
The latest trend in the Indian marriage market is the theme- based weddings, such as Regional themes, Beach wedding themes and even Vintage wedding themes, because everyone wants their weddings to be different from the others. That explains the emerging need for creative and innovative wedding planners in the market. Also, believing that wedding planners cater only to the minority elite is a very wrong perception as the growing middle class society is also exorbitantly spending on lavish weddings.
A career in the wedding industry is exciting, interesting and thoroughly rewarding, but if you are planning to have fun you must also be prepared to face the heat. The Indian weddings have always been known for their grandeur and magnificence and hence the wedding planners have arrived to make it the most memorable day for the couple and lend a helping hand to the father of the bride to forget the pre-wedding tensions!

6.Speech therapist


Choosing an out-of-the-box career is what is gripping the fantasy of youngsters today. Identifying one’s aptitude at a correct stage, a little guidance and a little effort is what it takes to have a soaring career. Here’s another career option which is service-oriented and also is in huge demand.
For most of us who do not have speech troubles, the role of a speech therapist is incomprehensible. Little do we realise that problems as simple as stammering, stuttering and lisping might need the help of a therapist. Speech and language therapy is the treatment of people with speech or language disorders. Speech disorder would entail difficulty in producing sounds whereas language disorder refers to difficulty in understanding or putting words together to convey ideas. Patients whose communication abilities have been affected by trauma, congenital diseases, injury or hearing loss also have to turn to a speech therapist.
Speech therapists work with doctors, teachers, social workers and psychologists. Many conscious parents turn to them for curing speech disorders of their children from a very young age and help in getting admissions in schools. They also help people who wish to modify accents and have swallowing problems.
A Speech therapist’s work usually includes:
  • Teaching individuals with little or no speech ability to make sounds, improve and later to increase language skills.
  • Diagnosing the nature and extent of impairment and to record and analyse speech, language and swallowing irregularities.
  • Choosing alternative communication methods like automated devices and sign language for individuals with very little or no speech ability.
  • Help patients who have suffered loss of speech to recover communication abilities.
Also, individual shortcomings being different from one another, speech therapists have to devote individual care for each patient.
The demand for professional speech therapists is increasing but due to lack of trained manpower and lack of incentives, professionals are moving out of the country. In India, very few institutes offer this course –
  • The Al Yavar Jung National Institute for the hearing Handicapped, Bandra, Mumbai
  • The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore
  • Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi
  • Institute of Speech and Hearing, Hannur Road, Bangalore
  • J.M. Institute of Speech and Hearing, Keshrinagar, Patna
A student must take a basic course B.Sc (Speech and Hearing) or B.Sc (Audiology and speech and language), and then a M.sc (Speech pathology and audiology) to pursue a career in Speech therapy.
Speech therapists are highly respected individuals as they provide an essential skill which could make a difference in someone’s life by making it more productive and fulfilling.
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7. Film making


Film making is possibly the broadest and most varied creative opportunity in mass media. A blend of creativity and technicality, Films are an important media, not only for entertainment and information, but also for communication. It is inclusive of feature films, documentaries, Promotional films, TV commercials, music Videos, etc. The technique of filmmaking is a teamwork which needs close and coherent organization of various skilled individuals. It involves acting, directing, producing, script writing, cinematography, sound recording, visual mixing, editing and so on.
A film maker has to concentrate on all these concepts equally. He should be having that creative as well as technical knack for story ideas and unique implementation towards carrying out an appealing effect. His job demands a lot of work that is from ideas, story, script, cast, screenplay, music, direction, budget, sets, location… and the list is endless. He has to start at the very bottom and work his way up. i.e. beginning with raising capital for the film to its distribution, screening as well as all the stages of its crafting.
The field of film making is highly competitive and has a lot of scope for employment opportunities too. Especially, in India which releases a large number of films every year. If one possesses artistic and technical skills and at the same time an ability to express ideas, this is the most appropriate field to work in. Even for acting and directing, which are basically creative fields that require inherent talent; training helps to hone the skills. In areas like cinematography, sound engineering and editing, professional training is essential.
So where should one begin from? How should you be prepared? And, Can anyone be a filmmaker?
Perhaps researching colleges and other post secondary institutions that specialize in filmmaking would be a suitable beginning. Filmmaking is complex, expensive, and also time consuming. It can also be a big business. Potential filmmakers spend many years perfecting their profession while studying all aspects of this very popular art form. There are numerous colleges that offer professional Film making courses on bachelors, PG or as Diploma. Some of them are listed in the end.
And to answer the last two questions, creativity, desire, motivation, focus, sensitivity, self discipline, patience and determination are few of the necessary attributes one must have to become involved in the art of film making. In addition, one must be compulsorily a unique storyteller (you don’t want your viewers to yawn while the movie is going on right?!)
If you are still an amateur and are serious about a career in film making then the best way to work it out will be to start at Home. So, take that handy cam (or even that point shoot camera, with video facility in it) of yours out, and go around looking for issues that really need to be brought out in public! Involve your friends; write a script that is funny, serious, social or anything that is ideating in nature and set forth to make an impressive portfolio for yourself. Who knows you might be the next assistant to RGV or Vishal Bhardawaj for that matter!
Some of the colleges that offer Filmmaking courses are:
1) Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
PG diploma and PG certificates in various courses.
2) Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
Course in direction, cinematography, editing, acting and production
3) Delhi Film Institute, Delhi
Diploma in Video production
Website not listed.
4) Zee Institute Of Media Arts (ZIMA), Mumbai
Course in direction, cinematography, editing, acting and production
5) SRM Sivaji Ganesan Film Institute
Bachelor of Film technology (BFT)
1 year full time Diploma in Film Acting (DFA)
6) Asian Academy of Film and TV
Post Graduate Diploma in Film and TV production
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8.Sports management

Does the sophistication of the management world and rawness associated with sports attract you? Well, you are looking at the right space then. Here’s a course that will make use of both, your managerial abilities and passion for sports. Sports management is steadily gaining popularity as an alternative career path among the youth. And the ongoing Commonwealth turmoil has also accentuated the lack of managers in the field of sports.
The institutes in India provide a one year diploma in sports management. The course essentially provides a student with the holistic knowledge of organizing a sports event. Not only does it make the student learn the art of planning and execution, but also equips him with the practical knowledge related to garnering sponsorships and marketing. Along with instilling the organizational skills, the course makes the students capable of becoming a personal manager for players, which basically involves handling the PR activities and endorsements of the player.
The following institutes provide Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management (PGDSM):-
1. Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science, New Delhi.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 40%. The college provides 50 seats. The application process starts in the month of June and ends in July.
2. Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility: Students with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and an NIS diploma are eligible for the course.
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad(IIM-A), also plans to come out with a sports management course very soon. This course will be started under the category of short term Management Development Program. Apart from these Institutes, there are certain private colleges as well, that also provide this course.
Talking about the scope of the course, you can either work with a private sports management company or assist the government in organizing various sports events. You can also manage the sports facilities present in clubs and hotels. There is an increasing demand for specialised sports centres that cater to a particular sport. Golf clubs, resorts, adventure sports or other leisure activity centres require trained personnel to manage and promote these sporting activities. The course also has a tremendous scope outside.
Sports Journalism is also becoming an increasingly popular option these days. A course in Sports Journalism might land you a job in sports magazine/newspaper. You can also become a freelance sports writer.
So, sports have thrown open a plethora of opportunities for people like us, who might not be good at any sport, still know our games really well!

9.Criminology
Criminology is the study of how crime is defined, why some people commit crime and what happens when they do. It is also the study of the police, the courts and penal system, as well as the prevention and deterrence of criminal behaviour.
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate. We only have to switch on the television or pick up a newspaper to see headlines about violent crime, anti-social behaviour, hate crime or online fraud to realise how relevant to our everyday life the study of criminology has become. A degree in criminology enables you to explore the reality behind these headlines and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society.
Radio and television have popularized the study of crime through shows such as The Shadow, Sherlock Holmes, 24, The Defenders, Perry Mason, Mr. Lucky, Matlock, Murder She Wrote, Bones, The District, CSI, CSI Miami, Numbers, and hundreds of others. Literature is filled with crime stories, True Crime magazine, and others. Crime is popular and detectives and crime stoppers, from super heroes to policeman and amateur detectives, are revered. However, there are many real life careers available in criminology.
“Students of criminology study the factors of criminality. The job of a criminologist is to conduct research, teach criminology and also explore and work out ways in which crime can be controlled,” says Meenakshi Sinha, associate professor, Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science (NICFS).
Entry-level criminologists conduct data collection, report proofing, and computer work, catalogue information about the possible causes of crime and the crimes committed, compile crime statistics and propose improvements for the use of resources. Criminologists also analyze and develop crime prevention strategies. Criminologists analyze the causes of crime and how the community relates to crime. Criminologists may be involved in crime scene investigations, or attend autopsies seeking evidence and information to analyze the crime.
India has developed its education sector to match some of the best countries in the world. There are various institutes in India offering the study of criminology at different levels. There are undergraduate and post graduate programs being offered in the specific field of study by various institutes. To be eligible for a Bachelors degree in criminology the candidate must have passed his higher secondary schooling in Arts or Science. The eligibility criterion for a masters program is a graduate degree in either science or arts.
Universities providing the course
Career Paths in Criminology
* Corrections
* Counseling
* Criminal Investigation
* Diversion Programming
* Forensics
* Intervention Programming
* Law Enforcement
* Medical Investigation
* Private Investigation
* Psychologist – Psychopathology Specialist
* Retail Investigation
* Special Agencies
* Teaching
Remuneration
Remuneration for various state forensics departments would be as per government pay scales. The state department salaries begin around Rs. 4000.
An MA in criminology can find a job with an NGO, teach at university level or work in the corporate world. The pay will depend on the rank. Initially, one can start with a salary of Rs 15,000-Rs 20,000 per month.
If you do well in this field, you may be the next Sherlock Holmes!!!

10.Game development

All of us have spent our childhood playing Mario and Mortal Combat in game parlour or at our homes. Now game parlours have been replaced by Xbox and playstation but our obsession with video games is intact. The demographic of players ranges from 5 years to 55 years. Games vary from fast paced action games to fun dress-up games. The people interested and buying game cds are at an all time high.
Many Hollywood movies, like Hitman, Max Payne and Mortal Combat, are based on video games and have received great response. The gaming industry has proved to be a money spinner. Many corporate have ventured in this field resulting in more job opportunities and better management.
“Internet and mobile games are very useful tools for publicity. We have a number of games developed especially for upcoming movies. Many stars like Bipasha Basu and Akshay Kumar have games based on them. These games are a big draw for our website”, says Ashok , PR head forzapakgames.com.
Over the years the gaming experience has changed from 2d to 3d graphics. Games have become complex and more life-like. With the improving quality, the requirement for game developers has also risen. Japan still remains gaming capital of the world but countries like India and Korea are producing games of international standards. Due to low cost and availability of talented developers, India is emerging to be a huge player. The demand gaming websites has also been increasing in the local market.
Games are available phones, computer, internet and gaming consoles. Each medium require different technique and skill.
Phone games are based on flash and 2d animation. They are not very complex or lengthy as they should be less than 1 MB in size. With the coming of smart and touch screen phones sensory games have seen a sudden growth. They have better controls and visuals. These games are created using high-end software like motion builder.
Internet and consoles games have high quality 3d graphics with complex features. These games are created by a team of designers. Every person has to work on different areas of game designing. The categories include modeler, visualizer, level and interface designer.
“Every category is important and the team must have good co-ordination and communication to make a worthy game”, says Ankit Kumar, a senior game developer.
Each field has its own software and skill requirements. Student can specialize in any category depending upon their interest.
Game Designing Companies in India
Game designing jobs are booming in India and it is considered as hot career option. There are numerous established companies that offer excellent job opportunities in game designing. Some of the popular games designing companies in India are: – Synapse, Smackall, Ishir Infotech, Csharks etc. They design the games for mobile phones, online games and video games. The mobile games include the board games such as Checkers, Chess etc, betting games (sport betting games, casino games etc), puzzle games and word games.
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