Pipes Output http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=c2e671db8bfd8686d347ecb547cfdb81 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:27:53 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/xFRAYqN_E54/ http://www.escapestudios.com/toto-i-have-a-feeling-we-re-not-in-kansas-anymore/ Wed, 15 May 2013 14:38:55 +0000 Escape whips up a whirlwind of activity this week. It certainly felt like the calm before the storm when I came into work on Monday, there was a buzz of energy slowly building through the office in anticipation of what was going to hit us from today onwards.  With Clementine Lo guest speaking at our Academy Tour this morning, three courses graduating this afternoon and our One-day Taster...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/xFRAYqN_E54" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/T7UV2RoFZQg/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/eb62W2lCkKs/ http://www.escapestudios.com/toto-i-have-a-feeling-we-re-not-in-kansas-anymore/ Wed, 15 May 2013 14:38:55 +0000 Escape whips up a whirlwind of activity this week. It certainly felt like the calm before the storm when I came into work on Monday, there was a buzz of energy slowly building through the office in anticipation of what was going to hit us from today onwards.  With Clementine Lo guest speaking at our Academy Tour this morning, three courses graduating this afternoon and our One-day Taster...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/eb62W2lCkKs" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/T7UV2RoFZQg/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/LLkWYBcu4O4/ http://www.escapestudios.com/how-s-your-trivia/ Mon, 13 May 2013 14:58:20 +0000 Everyone loves a bit of trivia, and for fans of US TV series, here’s a fun trivia site if you want to go above and beyond when it comes to televised entertainment, and learn more about the creators of your favourite shows. This site 'universeries' has a vast collection of US series collected in a rather visually exciting multi coloured mind map, the site mashes up 3D data visualization...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/LLkWYBcu4O4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/5J5U8CmXdIk/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/Cv1lvHgee0c/ http://www.escapestudios.com/how-s-your-trivia/ Mon, 13 May 2013 14:58:20 +0000 Everyone loves a bit of trivia, and for fans of US TV series, here’s a fun trivia site if you want to go above and beyond when it comes to televised entertainment, and learn more about the creators of your favourite shows. This site 'universeries' has a vast collection of US series collected in a rather visually exciting multi coloured mind map, the site mashes up 3D data visualization...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/Cv1lvHgee0c" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/5J5U8CmXdIk/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/NhN4kgOzW8g/ http://www.escapestudios.com/saddington-baynes-heads-to-l-a/ Mon, 13 May 2013 11:37:07 +0000 Taking newly appointed MD, Jigisha Bouverat along for the ride… It’s exciting times ahead for the guys at Saddington Baynes who announced recently that they will be opening an office in L.A. this coming June. Formerly Director of Art Production at TBWA/Chiat/Day, Jigisha Bouverat has left her 24 year post to spearhead the imminent launch of the new premises. Saddington Baynes’ CEO...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/NhN4kgOzW8g" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/QQWfc9SkO6U/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/7WlGWrqOmN0/ http://www.escapestudios.com/saddington-baynes-heads-to-l-a/ Mon, 13 May 2013 11:37:07 +0000 Taking newly appointed MD, Jigisha Bouverat along for the ride… It’s exciting times ahead for the guys at Saddington Baynes who announced recently that they will be opening an office in L.A. this coming June. Formerly Director of Art Production at TBWA/Chiat/Day, Jigisha Bouverat has left her 24 year post to spearhead the imminent launch of the new premises. Saddington Baynes’ CEO...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/7WlGWrqOmN0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/QQWfc9SkO6U/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/rIf5mSEOtQM/ http://www.escapestudios.com/iron-man-3-vfx-straight-out-of-london/ Fri, 10 May 2013 11:22:15 +0000 It’s a delight to say that a sizeable chunk of the VFX for Iron Man 3 were produced right here in London, and many of them by our friends at Framestore. Their contribution to the project undeniably creates the all-round key look for the movie. The third instalment of the Iron man trilogy has been received very well all over the world, directed by Shane Black, this movie is, in Stark’s...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/rIf5mSEOtQM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/YGNpVOh4Pr4/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/yfTda7k7578/ http://www.escapestudios.com/iron-man-3-vfx-straight-out-of-london/ Fri, 10 May 2013 11:22:15 +0000 It’s a delight to say that a sizeable chunk of the VFX for Iron Man 3 were produced right here in London, and many of them by our friends at Framestore. Their contribution to the project undeniably creates the all-round key look for the movie. The third instalment of the Iron man trilogy has been received very well all over the world, directed by Shane Black, this movie is, in Stark’s...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/yfTda7k7578" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/YGNpVOh4Pr4/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/LE7vWMnLezE/ http://www.escapestudios.com/mpc-comes-to-escape/ Thu, 09 May 2013 08:12:46 +0000 Okay folks, our Academy Tour is almost upon us; on Wednesday 15th May Escape Studios will once again open its doors to all you VFX lovers out there wishing to get ahead of the game in the industry. We’ve been spoiling our attendees recently with special talks from the guys at Framestore, 2d artist Simon Richardson and esteemed animator Paul Chung and I’m pleased to say that this time is...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/LE7vWMnLezE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/ZFN2jY52Zx4/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/qx2IBvJQa34/ http://www.escapestudios.com/mpc-comes-to-escape/ Thu, 09 May 2013 08:12:46 +0000 Okay folks, our Academy Tour is almost upon us; on Wednesday 15th May Escape Studios will once again open its doors to all you VFX lovers out there wishing to get ahead of the game in the industry. We’ve been spoiling our attendees recently with special talks from the guys at Framestore, 2d artist Simon Richardson and esteemed animator Paul Chung and I’m pleased to say that this time is...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/qx2IBvJQa34" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/ZFN2jY52Zx4/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/sYY7-6bgINY/ http://www.escapestudios.com/ray-harryhausen-a-vfx-legend/ Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:22 +0000 Very sad to hear that VFX legend Ray Harryhausen passed away yesterday, at the grand age of 92. Harryhausen created such films as Jason and the Argonauts (1963) and The Clash of the Titans (1981). He created his models by hand and shot them frame by frame to create some of the best known battle sequences in 20th century cinema. An official announcement from the Ray Harryhausen Foundation...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/sYY7-6bgINY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/sytguRGYCQY/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/2UEcfHsEGX4/ http://www.escapestudios.com/ray-harryhausen-a-vfx-legend/ Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:22 +0000 Very sad to hear that VFX legend Ray Harryhausen passed away yesterday, at the grand age of 92. Harryhausen created such films as Jason and the Argonauts (1963) and The Clash of the Titans (1981). He created his models by hand and shot them frame by frame to create some of the best known battle sequences in 20th century cinema. An official announcement from the Ray Harryhausen Foundation...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/2UEcfHsEGX4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/sytguRGYCQY/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/zakJI3tiiac/ http://www.escapestudios.com/a-deadly-combination/ Tue, 07 May 2013 09:44:43 +0000 In this modern age, the desk of the busy designer is likely to be filled with graphics tablets, laptops and PC’s, and let’s be honest, there is such a thing as too much clutter.  But hopefully when this invention hits the design world, things will change! French designer Amir Labidi has developed a laptop concept with the working title ‘LapTouch’ and it’s designed specifically for the...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/zakJI3tiiac" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/BPf7QhiCcq4/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/7d7XYOPA7q4/ http://www.escapestudios.com/a-deadly-combination/ Tue, 07 May 2013 09:44:43 +0000 In this modern age, the desk of the busy designer is likely to be filled with graphics tablets, laptops and PC’s, and let’s be honest, there is such a thing as too much clutter.  But hopefully when this invention hits the design world, things will change! French designer Amir Labidi has developed a laptop concept with the working title ‘LapTouch’ and it’s designed specifically for the...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/7d7XYOPA7q4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/BPf7QhiCcq4/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/LFvt2y-JN1c/ http://www.escapestudios.com/vfx-vs-motion-graphics/ Fri, 03 May 2013 09:04:42 +0000 In my early career exploring VFX Vs Motion Graphics; I was very tempted to try my hand at film title sequences. I loved the design aspect, the story telling requirement and strong visuals used to captivate the audience right from the start. But in the end, my decision to go down the compositing route came down to two basic reasons, a) Because at the time jobs on film titles were far and...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/LFvt2y-JN1c" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/iKMczCHYRSc/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/iFiRBD6pMhU/ http://www.escapestudios.com/vfx-vs-motion-graphics/ Fri, 03 May 2013 09:04:42 +0000 In my early career exploring VFX Vs Motion Graphics; I was very tempted to try my hand at film title sequences. I loved the design aspect, the story telling requirement and strong visuals used to captivate the audience right from the start. But in the end, my decision to go down the compositing route came down to two basic reasons, a) Because at the time jobs on film titles were far and...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/iFiRBD6pMhU" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/iKMczCHYRSc/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/sv4ValaRroY/ http://www.escapestudios.com/denmark-invasion/ Thu, 02 May 2013 14:10:48 +0000 Escape takes on a decidedly Nordic air… We’ve had the pleasure of welcoming 3D College Denmark to our studios this week. Over the last two days the college’s first year VFX and Game Art students have arrived in their droves, eager to find out what delights await them should they decide to continue their studies here after they complete their current courses. The poor guy on the main...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/sv4ValaRroY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/Oc92myIQ1Yk/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/Ovu3R4UtCGE/ http://www.escapestudios.com/denmark-invasion/ Thu, 02 May 2013 14:10:48 +0000 Escape takes on a decidedly Nordic air… We’ve had the pleasure of welcoming 3D College Denmark to our studios this week. Over the last two days the college’s first year VFX and Game Art students have arrived in their droves, eager to find out what delights await them should they decide to continue their studies here after they complete their current courses. The poor guy on the main...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/Ovu3R4UtCGE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/Oc92myIQ1Yk/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/yztwveZFM34/ http://www.escapestudios.com/mclaren-p1-light-painting-video-check-it-out/ Thu, 02 May 2013 08:51:16 +0000 Feast your eyes on the behind the scenes footage of the McLaren P1 Light Painting video. You may remember the launch in 2012 but I've only come across the 'behind the scenes' footage now and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do. This motion light painting film consists of stop-motion, long exposure photography, light painting animation, driven by real-life wind tunnel data and two...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/yztwveZFM34" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/59C-EyBAkpU/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/DjZfZDCGj6g/ http://www.escapestudios.com/mclaren-p1-light-painting-video-check-it-out/ Thu, 02 May 2013 08:51:16 +0000 Feast your eyes on the behind the scenes footage of the McLaren P1 Light Painting video. You may remember the launch in 2012 but I've only come across the 'behind the scenes' footage now and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do. This motion light painting film consists of stop-motion, long exposure photography, light painting animation, driven by real-life wind tunnel data and two...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/DjZfZDCGj6g" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/59C-EyBAkpU/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/nE8Gs5JUuLs/ http://www.escapestudios.com/3dcs-2/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:15:49 +0000 Kicking yourself that you missed this year’s 3DCS? You might remember back in March I wrote about how the 3D Creative Summit was causing a bit of a stir among my colleagues here at Escape. With the legendary Sir David Attenborough leading an impressive line-up of key figures in film and TV there was certainly a reason to get a little excitable. Well, those of you who didn’t manage to make it...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/nE8Gs5JUuLs" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/xQIY2vFMDoI/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/eCQvT94brAk/ http://www.escapestudios.com/3dcs-2/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:15:49 +0000 Kicking yourself that you missed this year’s 3DCS? You might remember back in March I wrote about how the 3D Creative Summit was causing a bit of a stir among my colleagues here at Escape. With the legendary Sir David Attenborough leading an impressive line-up of key figures in film and TV there was certainly a reason to get a little excitable. Well, those of you who didn’t manage to make it...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/eCQvT94brAk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/xQIY2vFMDoI/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/C9ZSL4W_K4c/ http://www.escapestudios.com/monsters-and-legends-nothing-like-a-bit-of-cryptozoology/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:51:53 +0000 As every grown up kid knows, good children's books are a pleasure, and appeal as much to the adults reading it as they do to the kids. The general rule for me is that the better the illustrations the more engrossing the book, and this one hits the nail on the head, ‘Monsters and Legends’ is described as a ‘magic of reality’ book and within it's pages explores the wealth of possibilities...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/C9ZSL4W_K4c" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/bWZfAcl_ysc/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/ub5RxrxIrkE/ http://www.escapestudios.com/monsters-and-legends-nothing-like-a-bit-of-cryptozoology/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:51:53 +0000 As every grown up kid knows, good children's books are a pleasure, and appeal as much to the adults reading it as they do to the kids. The general rule for me is that the better the illustrations the more engrossing the book, and this one hits the nail on the head, ‘Monsters and Legends’ is described as a ‘magic of reality’ book and within it's pages explores the wealth of possibilities...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/ub5RxrxIrkE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/bWZfAcl_ysc/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/e9rNXaqwzVg/ http://www.escapestudios.com/step-by-step/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:30:00 +0000 Each time I watch a student show reel I am always blown away by how professional they look and this one (above) by Escapee Alastair Cross has impressed me in particular. Being a novice to the world of visual effects I’m always interested in getting to know how it all comes together and the ‘step-by-step’ breakdown he includes is extremely insightful. Alastair studied a VFX course at Escape...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/e9rNXaqwzVg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/KhUa_CYqG7E/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/VZ1NzaF8Y60/ http://www.escapestudios.com/step-by-step/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:30:00 +0000 Each time I watch a student show reel I am always blown away by how professional they look and this one (above) by Escapee Alastair Cross has impressed me in particular. Being a novice to the world of visual effects I’m always interested in getting to know how it all comes together and the ‘step-by-step’ breakdown he includes is extremely insightful. Alastair studied a VFX course at Escape...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/VZ1NzaF8Y60" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/KhUa_CYqG7E/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/pv8QBvl3Ifs/ http://www.escapestudios.com/the-da-vinci-of-dust-works-of-art-on-a-dirty-car-window/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:58:16 +0000 I grew up with parents who couldn’t bear driving around in a dirty car. It just wasn’t socially acceptable in Ireland amongst that generation. And so, many a weekend during my childhood was spent polishing car windows. However, little did my parents know, we were washing away free art materials. Yep, that seems unlikely right? I thought the same, until I read about Scott Wade, the Da Vinci...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/pv8QBvl3Ifs" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/4tfJAtpKUTY/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/GC-FsJFQ9Ms/ http://www.escapestudios.com/the-da-vinci-of-dust-works-of-art-on-a-dirty-car-window/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:58:16 +0000 I grew up with parents who couldn’t bear driving around in a dirty car. It just wasn’t socially acceptable in Ireland amongst that generation. And so, many a weekend during my childhood was spent polishing car windows. However, little did my parents know, we were washing away free art materials. Yep, that seems unlikely right? I thought the same, until I read about Scott Wade, the Da Vinci...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/GC-FsJFQ9Ms" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/4tfJAtpKUTY/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/pXhVXQHgKBI/ http://www.escapestudios.com/summer-s-here/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:44:41 +0000 With temperatures managing to, ahem, ‘soar’ into the low 20s this week I’ve become accustomed to spending my lunch break basking in the sun on Shepherd’s Bush Green and even dared to dig out the sun cream at one point! So imagine my dismay when I opened my curtains this morning to a drizzly, grey and pretty damn cold day, I shouldn’t be surprised really considering this country’s track... To...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/pXhVXQHgKBI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/mTyp9ilhKrg/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/P76Jv3O7XIs/ http://www.escapestudios.com/summer-s-here/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:44:41 +0000 With temperatures managing to, ahem, ‘soar’ into the low 20s this week I’ve become accustomed to spending my lunch break basking in the sun on Shepherd’s Bush Green and even dared to dig out the sun cream at one point! So imagine my dismay when I opened my curtains this morning to a drizzly, grey and pretty damn cold day, I shouldn’t be surprised really considering this country’s track... To...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/P76Jv3O7XIs" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/mTyp9ilhKrg/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/ckSDrJgriFA/ http://www.escapestudios.com/my-dream-home/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:24:41 +0000 I’ve always said that when I grow up I want to live in a tree house. I’m really drawn to the idea of being raised high up off the ground in a home built among the trees, preferably with a natural spring or waterfall running nearby. Well, the Sky Tower in Tom Cruise’s latest movie, Oblivion has certainly given that idea a run for its money. Universal Pictures have kindly released this...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/ckSDrJgriFA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/c3L4x-XiAeQ/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/UDo_0rHYdG4/ http://www.escapestudios.com/my-dream-home/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:24:41 +0000 I’ve always said that when I grow up I want to live in a tree house. I’m really drawn to the idea of being raised high up off the ground in a home built among the trees, preferably with a natural spring or waterfall running nearby. Well, the Sky Tower in Tom Cruise’s latest movie, Oblivion has certainly given that idea a run for its money. Universal Pictures have kindly released this...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/UDo_0rHYdG4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/c3L4x-XiAeQ/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/gnYKbFXE-c4/ http://www.escapestudios.com/another-outstanding-exhibition-from-ron-mueck/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:49:16 +0000 If there’s one thing VFX artists appreciate, it’s the time and effort that goes into making a piece look unquestionably and perfectly lifelike. If you have a deep found respect for this precision, you’ll certainly enjoy this amazing new Paris show of sculptures from Australian artist, Ron Mueck. The exhibition consists of 3 new pieces that go by the name of ‘Young Couple’, ‘Woman with...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/gnYKbFXE-c4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/gTPrncg5Iu0/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/8PCLg5XZV5w/ http://www.escapestudios.com/another-outstanding-exhibition-from-ron-mueck/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:49:16 +0000 If there’s one thing VFX artists appreciate, it’s the time and effort that goes into making a piece look unquestionably and perfectly lifelike. If you have a deep found respect for this precision, you’ll certainly enjoy this amazing new Paris show of sculptures from Australian artist, Ron Mueck. The exhibition consists of 3 new pieces that go by the name of ‘Young Couple’, ‘Woman with...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/8PCLg5XZV5w" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/gTPrncg5Iu0/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/sfUH1gItP6o/ http://www.escapestudios.com/nolan-selects-dop-for-next-project/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:04:21 +0000 One of my favourite film directors, Christopher Nolan, has chosen his new Director of Photography for his next film 'Interstellar' and the name to look out for is Hoyte Van Hoytema, the film is due for release November 2014. The visuals and aesthetic aspect of Nolan's films are so critical to his storytelling which, in my opinion is how it should be; if a film has a good plot, but the visuals...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/sfUH1gItP6o" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/nzTbC8asvfU/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/0DYhehA3pVQ/ http://www.escapestudios.com/nolan-selects-dop-for-next-project/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:04:21 +0000 One of my favourite film directors, Christopher Nolan, has chosen his new Director of Photography for his next film 'Interstellar' and the name to look out for is Hoyte Van Hoytema, the film is due for release November 2014. The visuals and aesthetic aspect of Nolan's films are so critical to his storytelling which, in my opinion is how it should be; if a film has a good plot, but the visuals...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/0DYhehA3pVQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/nzTbC8asvfU/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/jKeBSCJFGPE/ http://www.escapestudios.com/vfx-organic-style/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Humans beat machines hands down with this one... I’m a bit of a hippie at heart and anything organic is a winner in my book, so imagine my joy when I spotted this little gem on Facebook yesterday! Before I continue, please let me clarify; when I say ‘organic’ I’m speaking in VFX terms so don’t worry, it isn’t endless footage of fruit and vegetables that look like a scene from Honey, I Shrunk...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/jKeBSCJFGPE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/bbNC0sVUKfg/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/5dSQqOdH96k/ http://www.escapestudios.com/vfx-organic-style/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Humans beat machines hands down with this one... I’m a bit of a hippie at heart and anything organic is a winner in my book, so imagine my joy when I spotted this little gem on Facebook yesterday! Before I continue, please let me clarify; when I say ‘organic’ I’m speaking in VFX terms so don’t worry, it isn’t endless footage of fruit and vegetables that look like a scene from Honey, I Shrunk...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/5dSQqOdH96k" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/bbNC0sVUKfg/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/GsC8q-MTjnI/ http://www.escapestudios.com/that-s-not-in-the-script/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:30:07 +0000 We all have a movie that contains a memorable line which we can quote verbatim. Famous ones that spring to mind are Arnie’s “I’ll be back” in ‘The Terminator’; Terry Jones “He’s not the Messiah” in Monty Python’s ‘The Life of Brian’ and one of my favourites, “I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse” as quoted by Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) in The Godfather. But what happens when...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/GsC8q-MTjnI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-com-blog/~3/00fAIJPf8rg/ http://feeds.escapestudios.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~3/8DpIbx5CKXY/ http://www.escapestudios.com/that-s-not-in-the-script/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:30:07 +0000 We all have a movie that contains a memorable line which we can quote verbatim. Famous ones that spring to mind are Arnie’s “I’ll be back” in ‘The Terminator’; Terry Jones “He’s not the Messiah” in Monty Python’s ‘The Life of Brian’ and one of my favourites, “I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse” as quoted by Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) in The Godfather. But what happens when...<br/> <br/> To read the full article, and for more stories like this one, visit our blog.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/escape-studios-blog/~4/8DpIbx5CKXY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escape-studios-co-uk-blog/~3/00fAIJPf8rg/