Shotgrid at Escape Studios

Shotgrid (formerly known as Shotgun) is the main project management software we use at Escape Studios.  

Shotgrid connects teams from different departments and helps to manage the many versions of different shots on a project.  At Escape Studios we supply our students with templates for Film, TV and also Games projects.  

Learning to use Shotgrid is an essential step for any of our students hoping to learn the art of project management in the animation, games and VFX industries. 

How Shotgrid Works

There are two versions of Shotgrid: 

1. Web App - helping artists to track the progress of the project and upload media, such as pictures and videos, 
2. Desktop Application - this can be integrated into software such as Maya, Nuke, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine E.C.T.

Shotgrid for Producers
Producers mainly use the web app. This is a relatively simple and easy tool that can quickly help producers to manage the tasks of individual artists in a project. Shotgrid helps producers to delegate tasks. 

Shotgrid for Artists 

Artists generally use the desktop version of Shotgrid, allowing the user to see their appointed tasks once the software is launched.  Artists can update the producer with their progress on their assigned tasks and also see feedback that has been left on other tasks.

Shotgrid at Escape Studios
Here, at Escape Studios, Shotgrid is installed on all our machines. We have a number of pre-made templates you can use for your project; if you would like to use them, let your tutor or studio assistant know and they can help get you set up.

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To find out more about our new BA/MArt, now recruiting for September 2021, follow this link.   To apply, visit the official page here.