As Oscar fever is mounting up, there were lots of stories related to awards last week - no surprise there. But there were also lots of goodies such as a very cool video from TedTalk, an interview with the VFX Supervisor on Hugo and much more. Here's my take on last week...
News Round-Up: Monday 23 Jan, 2012
Last week was rich of stories about The Artist and speculation about how it will do at the Oscars, but there were also lots of other interesting stories including news about new 32Ten Studios, interviews with the likes of artists at ILM, and the first of many stories about the Super Bowl. Here's my pick of the most interesting pieces published...
News Round-Up: Monday 16 Jan, 2012
Here's my usual round up of news. In today's edition there are news about Oscar nominations, a retrospective of 2011 by CGSociety, a review of the Wacom Inkling tablet, some news about SIGGRAPH 2013, details of the VES Awards nominations, and some interesting reports on the state of the US education.
News Round-Up: Tuesday 3 Jan, 2012
It's been two weeks since my last News Round Up. The holidays have gone so quickly and we are now in 2012, rested and ready to go. To get you in the mood and get you started in 2012, I have put together a summary of news published over the past couple ofweeks.
Can Education Fix the Economy?
It is a tough question, but according to a report in Education Week, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan thinks it can. I know for sure that education can lift you out of poverty, but as I was reading the article, I wondered about the implications of this statement and what it would take to deliver on such a promise. Unfortunately, the article didn’t actually expand on what the great idea was, so I am none the wiser.
News Round-Up: Monday 5 Dec, 2011
Here is my usual Weekly Round-Up of News, with stories that I have picked up over the past week. If you have suggestions for stories I missed, just drop me a line or post a comment.
Admissions 101: What About Facebook Excesses?
Did any of you read an article entitled “Admissions 101: Do parents need special tools to hide their children's Facebook excesses?”, published last week in the Washington Post? It makes for very interesting reading.
Escape Studios LA Completes First Week of Classes
November 7 was our first day of classes here at Escape Studios LA. We’ve enrolled 14 students in our courses and they’ve already begun to learn the basics of Maya and NUKE. It’s clear that the students are learning a ton and enjoying the intensity of the courses. We can’t wait to see what our new students will be able to produce once they complete the next eleven weeks. I’m sure their demo reels will give us a taste of their talents.
News Round-Up: Monday 14 Nov, 2011
Here is my usual Weekly Round-Up of News, with stories that I have picked up over the past week. If you have suggestions for stories I missed, just drop me a line or post a comment.
Escape Plan: Our Teaching Methodology
I have recently been talking to many industry people here in L.A., explaining what our plans are and where we’ve come from. This has got me thinking about why we teach the way we do, what advantages it offers and how it fits within a learning styles framework.
Santa Monica Academy Unveils Stunning Interior Design
Escape's brand new studios in Santa Monica, California, are finally ready to be unveiled. After months of hard work I caught up with Dom Davenport - our CEO - to ask him a few questions about the space and the creative photographs he recently took.
A Chance to Win an iPad or $20 Amazon Vouchers
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News Round-Up: Monday Sep 12th, 2011
Today, I am trying out what I hope will become a new weekly feature. It consists of giving you a round up of news related to Entertainment, VFX, CG, Animation, 2D, 3D and Education - articles that I have stumbled upon and found of interest.
National Education Standards are Still a Can of Worms
Almost everyone has an opinion on National Education Standards. This article in the Washington Post argues that they don't work and won't work, despite the fact that over 40 States in this great country of ours have some sort of set standards.
Escape Studios Hosts First LA Open House
After weeks of waiting we have finally moved into our new Santa Monica campus, and we’re enjoying every minute. The school is almost complete, but we just couldn’t wait to show people around. That’s why we were so thrilled when earlier this month we held our first LA open house event and got to show prospective students our brand new space. Everyone enjoyed it so much that we’ve decided to host an open house event every two weeks for the rest of year.
Summer Apprenticeship Update
Our Summer Production Apprenticeship is nearing the half-way point, and we wanted to start sharing the work that the apprentices have been producing.
May 26th LA Campus Update
More progress has been made this week. The color palette is selected, vinyl graphics are being designed for the glass walls surrounding the staff offices and the reception desk is being fabricated. Our crew is working feverishly to get the space ready for this summer so we can welcome guests to visit for a tour when the doors open to the public.
LA Campus Update: The Build Out Is Underway
It’s a very exciting time for us at Escape Studios and I wanted to share an update with you. After some delay, the renovation of our LA Campus is back on track.
Welcome New Advisory Board Members
As we are getting closer to our official launch, we have developed more relationships with industry professionals. I am happy to introduce the newest members of our advisory board and look forward to their contributions to the Escape Studios experience.
Q&A With New US Advisory Board Member, Mike O'Neal of Rhythm and Hues Studios
Mike O'Neal is currently with Rhythm & Hues Studios in Los Angeles, California where he serves as both Digital and Visual Effects Supervisor and is involved in several R&D activities. His recent work includes Yogi Bear, The Golden Compass, Happy Feet, Superman Returns, X-Men II, and Alvin and the Chipmunks 3. Mike recently joined our Advisory Board and will be sharing his insights and experience with us from time to time.
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