Coverstory Meet the people who bring animation and gaming to life—and find out how you can become one of them. -BY DUSHYANT KHILNANI, MONALI GAIKWAD & BRIAN PEREIRA It’s an amazing experience to sit back in a theatre and watch inanimate objects like automobiles come to life, and behave like human beings. Of course, it takes loads of imagination to come up with a complete script for a fi lm like Cars. But can cars really talk, sing and dance? Of course not! Yet, as we sit in that theatre, the “power of disbelief” takes over as our minds open up to accept the impossible—thanks to the sheer expertise that goes into making quality animation films. And it’s the same with games. Good story plots, realistic graphics and great sound can make for a very immersive experience. So what exactly goes on in the development of an animation film or game? What type of professionals are needed and what skills must they have? To find out, CHIP visited studios and training schools and talked to highl
With GPS on your mobile phone you can enjoy your journeys and stop worrying about losing your way, without recurring subscription fees! -BY MONALI GAIKWAD GPS on mobile phones has made travelling a breeze by providing accurate directions, search points and route calculation in a matter of seconds. Now you don’t have to stop at every intersection and ask for directions anymore, or worry about getting lost on your way. We found some GPS mapping applications for your mobile phone which give you fast and accurate directions along with voice commands. What’s more, some of them are completely free! There are a number of applications available today with features such as point-to-point voice navigation, route simulation, 3D views, alternate driving routes, and so on. Nokia Maps is one of the most well known applications, but its functionalities are limited. Users also need to pay a recurring subscription to use features such as voice navigation, which other apps off er for a one-timeonly regi