D.A.N.S | Short Film from HerbHerbHerbert on Vimeo.
Introducing D.A.N.S, the latest VFX short film from Escape Studios. Directed by Charlie Wilson and produced by Rajun Madahar, D.A.N.S, tells the story of a robot gone wrong. D.A.N.S was a collaboration between undergraduate animation students and VFX students at Escape Studios, working together to create an original story. Studio projects such as this one form part of The Escape Method; bringing together students with multiple talents to work in teams, responding to industry feedback - in this case from Industrial Light & Magic.Useful Links
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Tuesday 21 May 2024
Monday 20 May 2024
Introducing "X-Terminate"
X-Terminate short film from Maria Eduarda Freitas on Vimeo.
Escape Studios is proud to present X-Terminate, the latest short film created by our third year animation students and VFX students at Escape Studios. Directed by Maria Freitas and produced by Emmanuel Rahman, X-Terminate was a collaboration between undergraduate animation students and VFX students at Escape Studios, working together to create an original story. Studio projects such as this one are part of what we call The Escape Method - bringing together students with multiple talents to work in teams, responding to industry feedback from Industrial Light & Magic.
Sunday 19 May 2024
Portfolio Tips for Motion Graphics MA
MA in Motion Graphics - Portfolio Tips |
In particular, we're looking for a good sense of design and visual composition.
Saturday 18 May 2024
Funding for Higher Education in Animation Library
Grant-making Trusts, Grants Register & Educational Grants |
These books are comprehensive sources for the many charities that support the funding of higher education in the UK.
For any of our students who are short of cash, these resources can help.
Friday 17 May 2024
Priya Shah Wins Disney/Blue Zoo Pitch Competition
Many congratulations to Escapee Priya Shah whose pitch to the Walt Disney/Blue Zoo Pitch Competition has been successful.
Priya Shah, currently a Studio Assistant at Escape Studios, is one of the winners of the Success Story Competition by The Walt Disney Company and Blue Zoo Animation Studio.
Thursday 16 May 2024
MA 3D Animation Returns 23 Sept 2024
Animation by Sunny Asadi |
The Short Course and MA in animation is taught both online and in-class at our new North Greenwich Campus.
Our Short Course and MA animation students have created many award-winning film projects such as "Alma", "Flame", "Hat Shop", "Mafia Mix-Up" and "Moon Rockz".
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Smear Frame Animation Tutorial in Maya
In this brief tutorial we show how to animate a "Smear Frame". Smear Frames simulate motion blur in super-snappy animation, in the style of the old Tex Avery or Chuck Jones cartoons.
But how do you do a Smear Frame in 3D animation, using Maya character rigs? Watch our free tutorial to find out.
But how do you do a Smear Frame in 3D animation, using Maya character rigs? Watch our free tutorial to find out.
Tuesday 14 May 2024
"The Hunter" Wins Hon Mention at EE Film Fest
"The Hunter" wins Hon. Mention at the EEFF |
The Hunter was completed as part of Studio Module PR5001, a collaborative module in which second-year animation students work together on short film projects. The Hunter was written by Nishana Paul, directed by Rhea Ilanthirayan and produced by Naarah Bonti Asmarah. This is its second festival award.
Monday 13 May 2024
Animation Tutorial in Maya - Fish Swimming
Animate a fish swimming in Maya |
Start with a single side-to-side rotation of the fish; then copy and paste the curves down the fish's body, offsetting each curve by two frames.
The result is the distinctive swish of a fish's tail. The underwater lighting with caustics can be done with a few clicks.
Sunday 12 May 2024
Why Escape Studios is Like a Gym
Monty in the Gym by Sam Baker |
Joining a gym won't make you fit, but regular use of the equipment will. The same principle applies at Escape Studios, where we offer a system of blended learning, a mixture of classroom teaching and also self study using our video tutorials, available exclusively for our students. We call this "The Escape Method".
Saturday 11 May 2024
More Books for the Animation & VFX Library
Hollywood Memoirs by William Goldman and David Niven |
New books include "Adventures in The Screen Trade" by William Goldman, double-Oscar-winning writer who wrote "The Princess Bride" and David Niven's Hollywood autobiography "The Moon's a Balloon".
For all our students looking to understand how the movie business works, this is a great place to start. And don't forget to make use of our Tutorial Channel - with many hundreds of video tutorials on animation and VFX.
Friday 10 May 2024
How To Get Hired in Motion Graphics
We're delighted to offer a new free tutorial in Motion Graphics from our Motion Graphics tutor Adam Bennett. Adam's latest tutorial is titled "Seven Showreel Tips to Help You Get Hired". Putting together a great demo reel is the key to getting hired in the creative industries. Adam has also created a playlist of free tutorials, hosted at YouTube, to help students get started and to support their classroom learning. Our new MA in Motion Graphics is now recruiting for September 2024.
Thursday 9 May 2024
"Portfolios That Pack a Punch" Monday 13 May
We're hosting a new portfolio review clinic titled "Portfolios That Pack a Punch" on Monday 13 May at 3.30pm.
This event is aimed at our games students but is also very relevant to animators looking to break into the games industry. The games industry needs animators too.
The creative industries are in a constant state of flux - events like this help us keep abreast of the latest changes, and in particular help us identify where the entry-level jobs are, and what is needed to get them.
Who is hiring, for what jobs, and what skills do you need?
To sign up for this event, follow this link to the official website.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Backtrack Wins Best Trailer at Dreamachine Awards
"Backtrack"wins "Best Trailer" at Dreamachine Fest |
The Backtrack trailer was directed by Philippa "Pip" Cowen, edited by Pelumi Oyekunleye and produced by Sihaam "Simu" Weheliye. Backtrack has won many festival awards.
Tuesday 7 May 2024
"The Hunter" Wins "Best Super Short" in London
The Hunter wins Best Super Short Film in London |
The Hunter was completed as part of Studio Module PR5001, a collaborative module in which second-year animation students work together on short film projects. The Hunter was written by Nishana Paul, directed by Rhea Ilanthirayan and produced by Naarah Bonti Asmarah. This is its first festival award.
Monday 6 May 2024
Introducing "Breakdown"
Introducing the short animated film "Breakdown", completed by our students at Escape Studios. Breakdown was made by our second year animation students, working together as a team to replicate as closely as possible the workings of a commercial animation studio. Breakdown was directed by Anna Pinart and produced by Caroline Geddis. The editor was Belle Leuschke and the art director was Daniel Joseph.
"Outpatient" Wins Best Micro Short at Vesuvius Fest
"Outpatient" wins "Best Micro Short" at Vesuvius Film Fest |
"Outpatient" was directed by Charlie Wilson, co-directed by Idris Driver, produced by Harry Symonds, and co-produced by Emmanuel Rahman. "Outpatient" tells the story of a hospital patient on the edge of survival. This is the film's third festival award.
Sunday 5 May 2024
Animation by Seb Armstrong
Escape Studios undergraduate animation student Seb Armstrong animated this excellent short piece for our undergraduate core animation module - Animation Module AN4001 - a 15 Credit module that teaches all our first year students the fundamentals of character and creature animation. AN4001 lasts four weeks, and covers the basic principles of animation. To see some of the best work done by our first year undergraduate animators, follow this link.
Saturday 4 May 2024
Show Pointer Location Tool for Windows
Show Pointer Location Tool |
The Show Pointer Location Tool creates a little animated target for your audience. When you press the control ("CTRL") button on your keyboard, the target shows your audience exactly where your pointer is and what you are clicking on.
When you are demonstrating how to use software, this tool helps our students keep track of what you are doing. To see how to activate Show Pointer Location Tool, follow the steps below.
Friday 3 May 2024
Animate a Submarine Underwater in Maya
Animate a Submarine Underwater |
The idea is to do some simple animation of an underwater scene, then add a caustic effect to reproduce the effect of light penetrating water.
Thursday 2 May 2024
Introducing "Little Pirates"
Little_Pirates_FINAL from Angharad Mathias on Vimeo.
Introducing "Little Pirates", the latest short animated film from Escape Studios. Little Pirates was completed as part of Studio Module PR5001, a collaborative module in which second-year animation students work together on short film projects. Little Pirates was written and directed by Anna Reyes Ramirez and produced by Angharad Mathias. Little Pirates is currently being entered into film festivals.Wednesday 1 May 2024
Animate a Simple Camera Shake in Maya
Animate a Camera Shake in Maya with Monty |
To animate the camera shake is simple - it's just a few keyframes on the x rotation on the shot camera, simulating what might happen to a real camera operator if (as in this example) a school bus were to whizz past at high speed.
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