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Latest Trends In Animation Industry

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Animation industry is undoubtedly one the fastest and prospering industries in the world. There have been lots if developments and advancements in the animation technology. With the increase of satellite channels and Internet, the animation industry is also booming rapidly. A large number of animation courses have been introduced in the market and animation institutes are also at large in every city and town of India.

Earlier animation movies and shows were aimed at children and were made in a moderate budget. The use of modern and advanced technology was limited. Animation industry was not quite a profit-making business and job opportunities were also lesser and unwelcoming.

However, in the last couple of years, animation industry has made a phenomenal progress. Today animated movies are made with the latest technology and special effects. An entire team of animators looks after it and a big sum of money is spent on the production of the movies. These movies are not just limited to children only but even mature audience, youngsters and family also enjoy such an entertainment. The best example for the latest animated movie is Avatar, which is made on a very high budget and equipped with the latest technologies and software of animation and multimedia.

Animation industry has come a long way from traditional 2 Dimensional images to the 3 Dimensional. 3D animation software is one of the most advanced and latest trends in animation industry. It is appreciated world-wide. All the latest animated movies are made with this technology only. The 3D version brings life to the animated characters and connects them directly with the audience. People of all ages enjoy the experience of 3D version and this was also proved by the unusual success of Avatar not just in the USA but overseas. India has also produced 3D version movies like hanuman or Bal Ganesh. These movies have also earned a huge appreciation from the Indian masses and are still popular among kids. The success of animated movies in India has encouraged the development of some new advanced animation software.

Today animation industry is not just restricted to movies but animators could find employment in other areas like TV soaps, News-papers, Magazines, advertisement agencies, websites, video games firms etc. Video game industry uses 3D technology and it is has one of the most thriving market in India and today game industry is thrice the size of Hollywood Industry. Therefore, people with a thorough knowledge of 3D animation technology can make a promising career in this domain. Animators working in a prestigious animated movie project earn a good sum of money. They need to work in a team with other animators.

Due to the constant developments and technologies in the animation industry, a number of courses have been introduced in the animation. Some of the important ones are mentioned below;

– Visual Principles and Syntactics
– Animation Scripting and Technique
– Photo Communication
– BA (Hons.) Design Ecologies
– Special Effects
– Computers for Animation
– Animation Enginerring
– 3D Studio Max Complete
– Z- brush
– Combustion
– System Management

There is no doubt the animation industry is prospering fast so is the career in this profession. You could choose a career in Graphic Designing or computer designing. They both promise a bright and flourishing future.

Indonesia Palm Oil Industry – Overview, Trends, Prospects And Swot Analysis

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Emerging Markets Direct (EMD) released the latest Indonesia Palm Oil Industry Report 2H10. In the report, it says that palm oil is the most important agricultural export crop of Indonesia, with exports increased at 10.7 million tons or 274% over the past decade or roughly 27.4% per annum (1.1 million tons). As of August 2010, exports rose 45% month-on-month to 1.72 million metric tons and expected to rise further approaching the last months of 2010 owing to higher demand driven by year-end festivals.

The report profiles the Palm Oil sector. Ever since 2006, Indonesia has been replacing Malaysia as the largest producer of palm oil. The government stimulated the growth of palm oil industry by introducing some of the core reforms like decentralizing the land-use licensing rights to provincial governments, granting subsidies to smallholders, establishing the pro-rated export tax system for crude palm oil. As the global demand for palm oil grows at 2.2 million tons per year, it is estimated that Indonesia could even satisfy 57% of the annual growth in demand. The high demand even drives crude palm oil prices up to USD750 per ton as of mid-2010.

Our analyst thinks that, Indonesia has the potential to grow into a world biodiesel leader and a model for plantation sustainability, as supported by two of its most valuable assets, namely its oil palm plantations (which is expected to increase to ten million hectares by 2015), and its people. The government encouraged the use of bio-diesel to reduce the use of diesel oil for transportation and industrial use. State oil and gas company, Pertamina started selling bio-diesel mixed with automotive diesel oil in 2006.

What are the problems faced in the industry?
– Difficulty in procuring lands results in the failure of implementing oil palm plantations projects.
– Insufficient supply of high yield seedlings give rise to falsely certified seedlings.
-Processing factories operate without having plantations means a mismatch of capacity.
– Rising environmental concerns trigger anti-palm oil expansion campaigns staged by environmental NGOs.

Rising environmental concerns lead to the withdrawal of major clients like Unilever, Kraft and Nestle. As a result, the palm oil industry supported the proposal of environmental NGOs to declare a moratorium on new licenses for the development of plantation in natural forest and on peat lands, effective from January 2011. How does Indonesia Palm Oil industry strike a balance between environmental concerns and productivity? What are the sustainable measures taken by the industry? What are the prospects and outlook of Palm Oil Industry?

Want to have an overview and competitive analysis of the major industry players?
– PT Astra Agro Lestari TBK
– PT Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology TBK
– PT Perusahaan Perkebunan London Sumatra Indonesia TBK
– PT Bakrie Sumatera Plantation TBK.

Check our pages to see more details about our latest Indonesia Palm Oil Industry Report:
http://www.emergingmarketsdirect.com/products/Indonesia-Palm-Oil-Industry.html

Table of Content

1. Industry Profile
1.1 Indonesian Palm Oil
1.2 Production
1.2.1 Production of Palm Kernel Oil
1.3 Palm Oil Exports
1.3.1 Crude Palm Oil Shipment
1.4 Prices
1.5 World Major CPO Producers and Major Oils
1.5.1 Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
1.5.2 Major Oils
1.6 Development in the Palm Oil Industry
1.6.1 Oleochemical Industry
1.6.2 Biodiesel Industry
2. Market Trends and Outlook
2.1 Greenpeace and the Indonesian Pam Oil Industry
2.2 Problem Faced in the Industry
2.2.1 Scarcity of Land
2.2.2 Falsely Certified Seedlings
2.2.3 Issues Over CPO Factories Without Plantation and Plantations without Factory
2.3 Development in the Industry
2.4 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
3. Leading Players and Comparative Matrix
3.1 Leading Players
3.1.1 PT Astra Agro Lestari TBK (AAL)
3.1.2 PT Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology (SMART)
3.1.3 PT Perusahaan Perkebunan London Sumatra Indonesia TBK (LONSUM)
3.1.4 PT Bakrie Sumatera Plantation TBK (UNSP)
3.2 Comparative Matrix
3.3 SWOT Analysis

4. Tables and Charts
Table 1 : Area and Production by Category of Producers 2006 – 2010
Table 2 : Indonesia Crude Palm Oil Exports by Major Destination Countries 2006 – 2010
Table 3 : Shipment Size Distribution
Table 4 : Average Annual Production of Major Oils and Fats 1958 – 2009
Table 5 : Plantation Statistic of AAL 2008- 2009
Table 6 : Palm Oil Planted Area of AAL (as of June 2008)
Table 7 : Operational Highlights of SMART 2005 – 2009
Table 8 : Operational Highlights of LONSUM 2005 – 2009
Table 9 : Operational Highlights of UNSP 2008 and 2009
Table 10 : Financial Highlights of Major Players 2008 and 2009
Chart 1 : Indonesia Regional Palm Oil Production
Chart 2 : Indonesia and Malaysia Palm Oil Production 1996 – 2008
Chart 3 : Historical Palm Oil Area & Production 1985 – 2009
Chart 4 : Indonesia Annual Palm Area Growth
Chart 5 : Indonesia Palm Area Growth by Location
Chart 6 : Production of Crude Palm Oil by Country in 2008
Chart 7 : World Production of Palm Kernel Oil 2005-2010
Chart 8 : Indonesia Palm Oil Exports 2001-Jun 2010
Chart 9 : Indonesian Crude Palm Oil Export by Port 2006-2010
Chart 10 : Shipment Size per Month 2010
Chart 11 : Export Price and Volume of Indonesian CPO Jan 2006-April 2010
Chart 12 : Palm Oil Production in Malaysia and Indonesia 2004-2009

About Emerging Markets Direct

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Indian Cement Industry Set To Grow

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The one Indian industry which is set for growth over the coming years is the Cement Industry. The worlds second largest cement producer (after China) reached its total installed capacity to 231 million tones after adding 11 million tones of capacity during the first half of 2009.

The main characteristics of this industry is that it is highly fragmented, cyclical and highly capital intensive. There are around 125 large and 300 small cement plants. Some of the leading cement manufacturers are UltraTech/Grasim combine, Dalmia Cements, India Cements and Holcim. Returns depend on the vibrancy of the economy as a whole as it directly affects the sales realization and capacity utilization.

The industry is heavily dependent on 3 sectors; coal, power and transport. Energy and freight are the two major cost components. Over the last few years, while the proportion of energy cost has increased marginally, freight costs have declined.

Increasing government expenditure on infrastructure sector and rising demand for commercial and residential real estate development has resulted in higher demand for cement in the country. According to a report by the ICRA Industry Monitor, the installed cement capacity is expected to increase to 241 million tones per annum by the end of 2010. It also expects that driven by higher domestic demand and increasing utilization, India’s cement industry may record an annual growth of 10% over the coming years.

Taking cue of the global economic slowdown which was affecting cement companies in India last year, Governments initiative to re-impose counter-veiling duty and special counter-veiling duty this year will help provide a level playing field for domestic players. Moreover, it also appointed a coal regulator to facilitate timely and proper allocation of coal blocks to the important sectors like cement. As coal is one of the prime raw material used in cement production, this seems to be a positive move.

Growth potential of cement industry can be judged by the fact that the per capita cement consumption (156 kg) in India is still well below the global average consumption (396 kg). This gap can be expected to be covered in the coming years. Besides, housing sector accounts for almost 50% of the total cement consumption in the country and the large young population will ensure that the demand for infrastructure stays put.

The rising cost of energy, transportation raw material continues to pressure the industry as a whole. To sustain profitability, companies will have to explore alternate source of energy while at the same time enhance their operational efficiency.

Industry experts opine that the cement industries should now increase their focus on investing adequately in developing human resources that will be capable enough to address the professional needs of construction industry including advanced technologies and construction practices, project management construction and litigation.

Read To know more on the concerns facing the cement industry

Male Fitness Modeling Working Out in the Industry

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Male Fitness Modeling Working Out in the Industry

Male modeling is becoming an increasingly competitive business as attitudes change and more and more men are looking to break into the industry. One of the most important niche fields of the male modeling industry that is gaining ground and that you can get into is the area of fitness models an area very different from male modeling in other areas.

When most people think about the male modeling industry, they think about high-end fashions, about clothing, and about women. In talking about male models, people usually think you mean skinny, slightly androgynous men who wear the latest fashions out of Europe, however for male fitness models, its an entirely different genre.

Male modeling agencies that specialize in fitness models are looking for an entirely different body type than the guys who walk the runway this slice of the modeling industry wants to see not just you, not just your handsome face, but your muscles.

Modeling jobs in the fitness modeling industry don’t always go to the guy who’s the buffest, or the one who has the best abs, but if you’re looking to get your start in the modeling industry, there are a few things that you need to understand. First, it’s important to realize that modeling gigs in this part of the industry are much more concerned about the body as a whole than their counterparts in the mainstream fashion modeling industry. This means that getting a tight, toned body with great abs and good muscle symmetry is key huge pecs and skinny arms won’t land you a job, and neither will a flat stomach that doesnt have defined abs. Your face is important too you can’t neglect it in favor of your body, but it isn’t the only thing that the photographer is going to care about. Male models in this industry are paid to show off their muscles often in shorts or underwear and they need to be a total body package.

If you’re looking to get a start in the fitness modeling industry, you need to think about what kind of company you want to work for, have what it takes and if you’re up for the challenge. Body building is a huge part of the fitness side of male modeling, and while you don’t need to be Mr. Universe, you will need to take the time to eat right and focus on your muscle development and definition.

If you’re up to the challenge, stop by BLEEP models and send us some shots of yourself and take the first step of your male modeling career.

Prestolite Meet For Upgradation- Battery Industry

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The Indian automobile industries as well as the industry related businesses are experiencing unprecedented growth. Associated sectors of the automotive industry are also developing and growing in a manner where they are forming independent competitive markets and recognized industries by themselves. The battery industry is one of the leading sectors in this respect. While, in the past, the battery industry was essentially an ancillary of the automotive industry, today, the battery industry has become a full-fledged industry sector on its own.
Exide technologies continue to be the world-leader in the battery industries. It is one of the biggest producers, distributors, and recyclers in the field of lead-acid cells, and sells them in over 80 countries. The Prestolite brand of batteries is a part of Exide technology launched by Tudor India in 1997.

In Gujarat, Tudor India arranged a meeting of its dealers and distributors at La Meridien Hotel for this purpose. The meeting, held on 17th November was attended by Mr. Ken Honge, the Vice President of Exide, the company’s Sales Director, Mr. Jasbir Mata, and Marketing Manager, Mr. Rahul Sagre among others. The meet discussed the present situation of the battery industry and shared the future planning of the company with its dealers and distributors.
The meeting was opened with the speech of Mr. Harish Gandhi, the Regional Sales Manager for Gujarat, who introduced Mr. Ken Honge, and welcomed the participants. After the introductory speech, the thread was picked up by Mr. Rahul Sagre, who gave an in-depth briefing of Exide company’s present status and future vision to the distributors.

Mr. Jasbir Mata told the distributors that more aggressive marketing was needed on their part so that Prestolite could maintain its market lead and expand to new territories. He stressed upon the need of after-sales service and customer service.

The general industry perception is that while the automotive industry, as a whole, has well-recovered from the effects of the global economic depression and has returned to the fast-track, the lead-acid battery sector has fallen behind and is yet to catch up to the pace of recovery. It is principally to address this anomaly that the Vice President of Exide Technology, Mr. Ken Honge visited India on a business research tour.

Mr. Mata was of the opinion that with the strong brand leads the distributors enjoyed with Prestolite, and with the global leading position of Exide technologies to back them, the distributors were in a sound position to accelerate growth and forge ahead of competition. Mr. Ken Honge shared the history of Exide Technologies and provided information on new technologies in lead-acid batteries. He stressed on the importance of India as a growing economy and one of the fastest developing markets of the world. He stressed that without proactive steps taken by the distributors it would be difficult to experience the desired brand growth in a dynamic economy like India.