Sunday, 15 February 2026

Tech, Hardware & Software at Escape Studios

What Hardware & Software do we use at Escape Studios? To get started, take a look at our official "What Hardware Do You Need" page, which you can find here.  We also have a handy page on tips for buying a laptop for home use.  

There is also a page on hardware in our classrooms, which you can find here.  You can also find out how to use the Escape Studios VPN (Virtual Private Network), which allows enrolled students to connect to our computers from home

Don't forget that a lot of theSoftware we use at Escape Studios can be downloaded at home for free.  For example, Autodesk Maya offers free licenses to enrolled students.  The open source software Blender is also free to download, and extremely versatile. 

Our 2D animation students can use Toonboom Harmony and TV Paint at Escape Studios, and also have access to discounted rates for home use

Thinking of buying a tablet? Here's one that we recommend. You can also download the free Escape Studios Software Handbook which explains what software is used in the creative industries. 

Escape Technology
Escape Studios began life as a software reseller and support company. Escape Technology still performs this role for industry, and software remains at the heart of what we do - part of our DNA. 

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects.
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