I'm not sure if you noticed, but the internet has become quite popular recently. In fact, if you're reading this, chances are you’re on the internet right now, and you might not even know it. Surprise!
MARI for your Mac!
Here at Escape, when teaching our compositing professional class – a question that always comes up is, “is Mari available for the Mac?” It gives me great pleasure to announce that it now is!
“you couldn't pay me to get out of bed right now”
Ever rose from your slumber, only to think “you couldn’t pay me to get out of bed right now”?
Photoshop Prank!
I do love a practical joke, and this one – played on unsuspecting people at a bus stop, is just downright awesome!
Elysium is going to be awesome!
We have been champing at the bit for the release of Neill Blomkamp’s “Elysium”, and we were extra pumped this week when this extended theatrical trailer was released, this film looks nuts.
"Two years from now, it's going to be one of the most badass things you've ever seen in your life"
The role of VFX in modern blockbusters has for a long time gone unnoticed, but since the recent furore at the Oscars it seems more and more people are speaking out about the importance of VFX and henceforth, the artists that create the magic.
Castling: A journey into folklore
Next Hansel & Gretel promises to be 'Pretty Insane'
If you caught Hansel and Gretel at the cinema a few months ago, you’ll probably remember it for the imaginative violence, tongue in cheek dialogue and an out of place Jeremy Renner.
Fast & Furious 6 – One epic finale sequence!.
The recent release of Fast and Furious 6 sees a refreshing change of setting - to the streets of London, which is fairly apt given that the lasting impression on the audience seems to be the epic VFX scenes, many of which were created right here London at Double Negative.
Webinar Recording: More to VFX than just Hollywood!
Last week we were joined by Junior Lighting TD and Escape graduate Alastair Cross for a webinar that shows another side to VFX. The Hollywood side of VFX is probably why most of us want to work in the CG industry, but CG artists are putting their skills and knowledge to good use in lots of different areas. If you missed this webinar, the great news is we recorded it and the recording is now available to watch on our YouTube channel.
3D Printing to hit the masses sooner than we think?
We do love a good Kickstarter project, and with 3D printing being all the rage of late, this one in particular caught our eye.
Watching sport is set to get a hell of a lot better - brace yourselves for bullet time!
Being a sports fan, I have been consistently impressed with improvements in viewer experience over the last few years. Technology has improved the situation of the armchair fan tenfold, making the long trip to their ground of choice at the weekend, increasingly less appealing.
Alessio Bertotti @ Pixomondo Hamburg
Escapee Alessio Bertotti answers some questions on VFX and tells us about his time at Pixomondo Hamburg.
A lot of movie villains don't seem quite as terrifying pre-CG...
It’s on set pictures like these that remind us how important CG is in the world of blockbuster action movies.
A Career in VFX… a world of possibility!
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a career in Visual Effects is far from boring. As far as careers go, this is an industry that keeps us on our toes, offering us a never ending number of new creative project ideas to be realised, fun new problems to be solved and new technologies to be developed. This is an industry that constantly pushes us to learn and discover more.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
So, many of you will be on wind down for the long weekend which is almost upon us, but for us here at Escape it’s business as usual, well, almost...
Creator of VFX Youtube channel 'deepfriedectoplasm' takes on Escape Taster Course!
Acquiring some VFX skills is a natural path for most people who are currently using all the great tools we have today for video/film production and editing. The technology has matured to the point where we (the average single graphics guy or gal) use it almost on a daily basis.
Ready, Set, Design.
Set design is a real passion of mine, and I recently found this great video on the film club website, even though I’m a 3D artist I thoroughly enjoy seeing real models
Make it Polycount
As a 3D lover I am also a regular frequenter of Polycount. Some of you out there will no doubt already be familiar with this site, but for those that aren’t – it’s a community of pros and hobbyists that specialise in creating 3D for videogames, and it is always brimming with infatuating content.
The Scouts take on Game Design!
It’s no longer just about woggles, tying knots and collecting firewood, as the Scouts of America have fully embraced the digital age with perhaps the world's first digital badge of merit!
