IMAGICA is a proprietorship firm started in 1992 by Vivek S. Kambli and is based in Mumbai with it's Studio at #1/120 Jasud Bhuvan, Rd.No.24A, Sion (W), Mumbai 400 022 INDIA. We are fully equipped with state of the art Apple© Macintosh© PowerPC Systems and all allied hardware required for graphic design and electronic multimedia.IMAGICA has a work-force of dedicated artists, craftsmen and technicians, who work round the clock when the assignment demands it.
- Vector based Illustrations for Print Media
- 3-D Modelling and Rendering
- Cel Animation
- 2-D & 3-D Animation
- Internet Consultancy
- E-Commerce Solutions
- Packaging Design
- Board Game Design
- Custom made Truetype fonts for Desktop Publishing
- EPS Clip Art for Desktop Publishing
- Digital Video and Audio Consultancy and Solutions
- Special F/X for Film and Video/Television
- Documentary Film Production
- Multi-Lingual Sub-titling
- Custom Designed Promotional Ware
- Event Organisation and Management
- Working Scale Model Exhibitions
- Computer Software for Special Needs
- Computer Based Training Package Design
- Apple Macintosh Consultancy/HelpLine/Training & Solutions
- Desktop Publishing Solutions for Newspapers and Directories
A Brief Overview of our work:
1) Vector Based Illustrations for Print Media
IMAGICA specialises in the design and creation of vector based graphics using software like MacroMedia Freehand and Adobe Illustrator for print and applications. These vector based graphics are fully editable and print to the highest resolution of any available printer, hence offering greater flexibility and quality. We do monochrome, greyscale and full color illustrations.
Some of our clients have been Fantasyland, Esselworld, Colgate-Palmolive, Sony Corp., Casio Co. of Japan, Royal Canin Dry Dog Food, Bombay Brasserie, Copper Chimney, Apla Mahanagar Evening Newspaper (Marathi/Hindi), Indian Express, The Asian Age, Afternnon, Mid-Day, Loksatta, Satyalekh, Eagle Films, Shammi Kapoor, WaterWorld Karla, Hotel Transit, Anand Patwardhan (Doc. Film Maker), Max Aerospace, Yuvak Biradari (NGO), Faith (NGO) and more....
2) 3-D Modelling and Rendering
IMAGICA has rendered 3-D illustrations for various leading newspapers and magazines in Mumbai using Strata StudioPro on the PowerPC Macintosh. Some our clients have been Bombay Times (TOI Group), Apla Mahanagar Diwali Special Issue, Satyalekh (3 Covers for this Political Marathi Magazine), Mumbai Canine Club Show Catalog Covers (Aff. to K.C.I.), Shatkar (Marathi Sport Magazine Anniversary Issue Cover) and more...
Cel animated cartoons for Eagle Video Film's Chamatkaar (*ing Shahrukh Khan and Urmila Matondkar), Bubble Gummers Shoes and Bubble Fun Bubble Gum from Karachi - Pakistan, Mascot Character animations for Esselworld and more...
Animated Graphics in 2-D and 3-D for television - Sony Corporation, Padmini Fans, Bhawani Cable Network, Asia Television Network, Jagjit Uppal - 'The Zodiac Zone Show', 'Dekh Bhai Dekh' by Anand Mahendroo, 'Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana' by Ekta Kapoor, 'Trekking in the Garhwal' by Jagjit and Kamini Uppal, 'Shammi Kapoor Presents Manoranjan (Vol.1 thru 6)', 'Zabaan Sambhal Ke' by Rajiv Mehra, Coal India Limited, O.N.G.C., Royal Canin Dog Food, Casio Co. of Japan and more...
IMAGICA has provided expertise and solutions to various companies requiring presence on the internet, web site design, customised graphics and site promotion ideas to get more hits. We also have a range of web sites catering to various Indian interests. Some of our popular web sites are - 'Free Indian Clip Art', 'Shivshahi on the WWW', 'Baba Budan Placements', 'Diwali on the WWW' and more. We have done work for companies and organisations like Royal Canin, Yuvak Biradari (NGO), Faith (NGO) and more....
IMAGICA can provide total solutions for software vendors and developers who would like to sell their software packages online through 'M/s Atlantic Softshop' USA/UK. At present we are selling our own line of Indian Graphic fonts on the Internet through this tie-up.
IMAGICA has designed original packaging for clients like Royal Canin Dry Dog Food, Merwans Confectioners and Bakers, Open Window Bakery, Ruskin Pet Foods, Asian Plastics and more.
At present we are designing 'The Game of True Life', a board game designed to show children the ups and downs of life as either a salaried person or a self employed person.
9) Custom made Truetype fonts for Desktop Publishing
We have developed original customised fonts for Apla Mahanagar Newspaper in Hindi and Marathi, for Satyalekh (Political Marathi Magazine) and have done work for the Chitralekha group too.
10) EPS Clip Art for Desktop Publishing
We have supplied custom made EPS art to host of leading advertising agencies, production houses, video editing studios and periodical publishers. We are also working at present on coverting more than 20000 bitmap images on India to EPS for a multi-lingual cultural encyclopaedia on India.
IMAGICA has also developed collections of premium original EPS clip art for sale on topics such as Ganesha, Safety, Indian Motifs and Christmas.
11) Digital Video and Audio Consultancy and Solutions
We have provided consultancy on matters related to Digital Video and Audio solutions to Eagle Video Films, Aditya Video, Rashika Video, Quality Cine Labs, Wipro, Far Video, Vishwapratap Video Tech, Aruna Raje, Shammi Kapoor and more.
12) Special F/X for Film and Video/Television
Handled and implemented rotoscopy for all the flying sequences in the Hindi Feature film 'Chamatkar' directed by Rajiv Mehra and done various special effects for the first four episodes of a tele-serial 'Zindagi mere Ghar aana' by Ekta Kapoor. Also done special effects for various television programmes on ATN Network, especially 'Zodiac Zone' Jagjit Uppal encounters Bal Thackeray.
13) Documentary Film Production
Produced a documentary on Silk Screen Printing.
Sub-titling for Anand Patwardhan's documentary 'In the Name of God'.
15) Custom Designed Promotional Ware
Designed various promotional items for corporates like Colgate-Palmolive, Asia Television Network, Mahanagar Newspapers, Royal Canin, Mumbai Canine Club, Fantasyland, Mira Resorts, Ramada Inn Palm Grove, Asian Plastics, Esselword and more....
16) Event Organisation and Management
Organised and managed various events for Yuvak Biradari during the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Indian Independence. Have Designed floats for Times of India (for Goa Carnival) and Yuvak Biradari (in association with Colgate Palmolive for 50 years of Indian Independence).
17) Working Scale Model Exhibitions
Designed, implemented and managed a 125' long scale working model of the Konkan Railway three times at three venues during 1994-95 for Sindhudurg Sanskritik Kendra, Mahindra & Mahindra (Tractor Division) and the Shiv Sena.
Designed, implemented and managed a Naval battle simulation between the Maratha Navy led by Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre v/s the British Navy in a tank (70' x 30') using radio controlled boats in 1996 for Sindhudurg Sanskritik Kendra in Mumbai.
Presently constructing scale aeronautical models for the Naval Aviation Museum, Bogmalo Beach, Goa.
18) Computer Software for Special Needs
IMAGICA has developed specialised quiz packages and software for visually challenged people. These include a talking word processor, braille printouts on aluminium foil and more. Presently, working on educational and recreational software aimed at the girl child.
19) Computer Based Training Package Design
Developed CBT packages for Bombay Flying Club, Ruskin Pet Products, Royal Canin Dog Food, Casio Co. of Japan, Sony Corporation, King's Circle Computer College, Indian Army - Deolali Cant. and more....
20) Apple Macintosh Consultancy/HelpLine/Training & Solutions
We have supported more Indian Macintosh users than all the Apple Dealers and Apple Computer, Inc. can claim put together since 1984 to date. A tall claim, but true.
21) Desktop Publishing Solutions for Newspapers and Directories
Presently offer total technical consultancy and solutions to Akshar Communications - the publishers of Apla Mahanagar, Hamara Mahanagar, Chanderi Film Magazine and Shatkar Sports Magazine. Have also served Times of India, Indian Express, Asian Age, Mid-Day, Afternoon and most other leading publications in various capacities.
