Jake Thompson VFX Artist at Time-Based Arts

Escapee Jake Thompson

Many congratulations to Escapee Jake Thompson who is working as a VFX artist at London VFX house Time Based Arts.

Jake took our MA in 3D VFX at Escape Studios, and graduated with a distinction. He did excellent work at Escape Studios, especially in Houdini, contributing to our official Houdini showreel. 

Jake graduated from Escape studios with a Distinction in 3D VFX.  He soon found work at London VFX house Time Based Arts.

Time Based Arts

Time Based Arts

Time Based Arts is a London VFX house based in Shoreditch.  The company was formed by Flame artists Mike Skrgatic and James Allen - it remains 100% artist owned and run.  James and Mike met at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee in 1997, before moving to London and continuing on to successful careers in some of the industry's leading post facilities.  

Time Based Arts opened its doors in May 2009. Today the company occupies approximately 12,000 sqft of creative space in Shoreditch, London.

Houdini at Escape Studios

Volcano animated in Houdini by Jake Thompson

SideFX Houdini is the leading software for the creation of digital FX, such as smoke, fire, water and - in Houdini 20 - clouds and feathers.   Our next Evening Class in Houdini starts again on 24 September 2024. Escape Studios is a Houdini Certified School.

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for one of our courses, follow this link.