VizChitra 2025

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Every great animated video or short-form story starts the same way: with a scribble, a half-baked idea, or a messy brain dump. This workshop is all about taking that chaos and turning it into something structured, visual, and engaging.

I’ll take you through how I approach the early stages of a project—starting from ideation and leading up to storyboarding. We’ll look at some great examples, explore simplifying complex scripts, brainstorm different ways to tell a story visually, and plan things out to flow seamlessly. Whether you’re working on an explainer, a reel, or a data story, this process can help you widen your imagination, make your message clearer and the end result compelling.

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• Tips on turning vague or complex ideas into a narrative that works in a short-form format.

• Simple tricks and visual principles for creating impactful frames and making your storyboard flow.

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This session is hands-on and great for anyone dabbling in video, animation, or just visual storytelling in general. No fancy tools needed—just curiosity and a love for sketching out ideas.

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Nikita Deshpande
Illustrator & Animation Director (ex-BBC News) | Freelance Consultant

With over 11 years of experience in animation, illustration, and visual storytelling, Nikita has worked across a wide range of industries, including editorial, social impact, music videos, games, and more. Formerly a member of the BBC Asia Visual Journalism team, she brings a unique blend of creative expertise and data storytelling skills to every project. Today, she works as a freelance consultant, specializing in simplifying complex information through animation and visual design.

Linkedin Profile: http://linkedin.com/in/nikitadeshpande
Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/nikita_deshpande