Immersive technology is a rapidly growing field that includes Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Also it includes Projection Mapping, Holographic Projections, Dome Projections for Planetariums and Flying Theatres, to name just a few. India is emerging as a hub for immersive technology, and there are many job opportunities available for those who have learned the highly specialized skills required to work in this field.
Below are some of the highly lucrative fields you may choose to go into, if you know this field of profession is for you. With the rapid growth of projection mapping in India, there is no shortage of job opportunities for those who are interested in this exciting and rapidly evolving field. If you have a passion for art, technology, and creativity, and want every project to be different and challenging than the other, then a career in projection mapping may be the perfect fit for you! If a nine-to-five job puts you off and you don’t mind working the odd hours or constant travelling, then you may truly love this field.
AR/VR Developer: AR/VR developers are responsible for creating immersive experiences for various industries, including gaming, entertainment, education, and healthcare. They use programming languages such as C++, Unity, and Unreal Engine to create virtual and augmented reality experiences that can be used on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and VR headsets.
CG Artist: CG artists are responsible for creating 2D/3D models, textures, and animations for various industries, including gaming, film, and advertising. Visual Special Effects (VFx) is also a field that creates all those wonderful special effects in the content. They use software such as Maya, 3DS Max, Realflow, Zbrush, After Effects, Nuke, Cinema 4D, and many more, to create realistic and visually appealing CG renditions.
Game Developer: Game developers are responsible for creating games for various platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices. They use programming languages such as C++, Java, and Python to create games that are engaging and immersive.
UX Designer: UX designers are responsible for creating user interfaces and experiences that are intuitive and easy to use. UX designers work closely with AR/VR developers and 3D artists to create immersive experiences that are visually appealing and easy to navigate.
Project Manager: Project managers are responsible for managing projects from start to finish, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget. Project managers work closely with developers, artists, and designers to ensure that projects are completed to the highest standards.
Projection Content Creators and Technicians: Projection mapping technicians are responsible for setting up and operating the projectors and other equipment used in projection mapping. They work closely with designers to ensure that the projections are aligned and calibrated correctly.
Projection Mapping Project Manager: Projection mapping project managers are responsible for managing projects from start to finish, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget. They work closely with designers, technicians, and artists to ensure that the projections are of the highest quality.
Projectionist: A highly specialized line where years of experience and a thorough knowledge of Projectors, lens and hardware/ software is required. A projectionist is the one who brings the content together on the surface using multiple projection sources, and inputs, to create one seamless image. Mapping, Geometric and Chromatic corrections, Blending are all parts of a Projectionist’s every day assignment.
Projection Designer: Projection Designers are responsible for conceptualizing an entire project from scratch, keeping in mind the surfaces, the areas for Projection, the client’s budgets vis-à-vis, ROI on the project and the technology to be implemented for it. He plans the hardware and necessary inputs based on the experience he wishes to create for the audience. He typically, along with his team of the above-mentioned professionals create the blueprint of the show. This is a highly specialized line that requires years of experience and a deep knowledge of the Hardware and Software related to the project. Cutting edge blending and mapping softwares such as Watchout, Disguise, etc. are used to create visually stunning projections that are synchronized with music and other audiovisual elements. A Projection Designer should also have a thorough understanding of the immersive content creation and the specific requirements for them, as each project is never the same, based on the surface on which the Projection is being planned and how the A/V content will flow. How the overall audience experience will be, when all the supporting show inputs, eg. Music, lights, lasers, fountains, pyrotechnics etc., all come together to create an experience that leaves the audience enthralled.
In addition to these job roles, there are also many other opportunities available in the immersive technology industry, including technical writers, quality assurance testers, and business development managers. With the rapid growth of immersive technology in India, there is no shortage of job opportunities for those who are interested in this exciting and rapidly evolving field.
In conclusion, there are many job opportunities available in India for those who have learned immersive technology. Whether you are interested in AR/VR development, 3D art, game development, UX design, or project management, there are many opportunities available in this exciting and rapidly growing field.
About the author
Mr Avijit Samajdar is an internationally acclaimed Projection Designer, who is widely sought after for his out-of-the-box approach, and use of abstract geometry, natural elements and visionary art in his work. His work(s) have won numerous international awards and recognitions. His Projection Designs are as compelling as they are immersive, in their storytelling. His in-depth knowledge and understanding of the hardware/software requirements (according to projection surfaces) and implementation of cutting-edge technologies for specialized projects, makes his work so enthralling to the audience and client alike, and the views expressed in this article are his own
