Producing Animation is an important resource for any of our students interested in the production side of creating animation.
Producing Animation
Producing animation is an increasingly important part of what we teach at Escape Studios, as our students collaborate on short film projects, entering festivals and winning awards.
Being a successful animator isn't just about being good at animation; you also need to understand how group projects work, and learn how to collaborate with other artists in a studio environment.
Thinking like a producer
Escape Studios teach our students to think not just in terms of finding work in the animation industry as employees, but also to succeed as freelancers.
Our business is largely project-driven, and it's important to understand how animation and vfx projects are financed, scheduled, and brought to a successful completion. Knowing how to complete a freelance job successfully is an important life skill for any commercial artist.
It's also important to understand the business environment we operate it. Understanding why deadlines matter makes it much easier to work in a studio, alongside producers who have to get the job delivered on time and on budget.
Jobs in Production
Producing animation is an increasingly important part of what we teach at Escape Studios, as our students collaborate on short film projects, entering festivals and winning awards.
Being a successful animator isn't just about being good at animation; you also need to understand how group projects work, and learn how to collaborate with other artists in a studio environment.
Being a successful animator isn't just about being good at animation; you also need to understand how group projects work, and learn how to collaborate with other artists in a studio environment.
Many Escapees have gone on to fill production roles at animation, games and VFX studios in recent years.
What an Animation Producer Does
What does an animation producer do, exactly? By way of introduction, watch the 20 minute video below on Producing Animation by veteran producer and Escape Studios' tutor Bob Thompson, who explains clearly and simply what the role involves.
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| "Jerich0" - Award Winner |
Producing animation is an increasingly important part of what we teach at Escape Studios, as our students collaborate on short film projects, entering festivals and winning awards.
Being a successful animator isn't just about being good at animation; you also need to understand how group projects work, and learn how to collaborate with other artists in a studio environment.
Producing Animation - core text
The core text for this subject is "Producing Animation" by Katherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi. We have a copy in the animation library at Escape Studios. We also have a digital copy online, available for enrolled students.
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| Carine Ong, Producer at Framestore |
Escape Studios teach our students to think not just in terms of finding work in the animation industry as employees, but also to succeed as freelancers.
Our business is largely project-driven, and it's important to understand how animation and vfx projects are financed, scheduled, and brought to a successful completion. Knowing how to complete a freelance job successfully is an important life skill for any commercial artist.
It's also important to understand the business environment we operate it. Understanding why deadlines matter makes it much easier to work in a studio, alongside producers who have to get the job delivered on time and on budget.
Jobs in Production
Entry level production jobs include production co-ordinator and production assistant. These roles lead to associate producer, line producer and producer. The producer is one of the key people involved in any project, as important as the role of director.
Escapees in Production Roles
Many Escapees have gone to production roles in recent months. These include:
To see other posts about producing and freelancing, see the links
below:
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.
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| Lydia Layton, prod'n co-ordinator |
Many Escapees have gone to production roles in recent months. These include:
- Maddison Gould, production assistant at Playstation
- Katerina Zacharakis, production assistant at Playstation
- Lydia Layton, Production Co-ordinator at Two Sides TV
- Carine Ong, producer at Framestore
- Olivia Unwin, Production Assistant at Framestore
To see other posts about producing and freelancing, see the links
below:
Maya Indie License for Freelancers
Olivia Unwin, producer at Framestore - Seven Rules to Start Your Own Animation Business
- 16 Rules of Animation Freelancing
- How to Invoice a Client
- Eight Rules to Survive as a Freelance Animator
- Sole Trader -vs- Limited Company - which is best?
- Questions for your Client on Your First Freelance Job
- Producing Animation with Steve Burch
- What Does an Animation Producer Do, Exactly?
- Michael O'Sullivan Explains "The Art of The Pitch"
- Producing Animation by Zahra Dowlatabadi
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