Escape Technology provides hardware, software, consultancy and technical support to computer graphics artists. Working with leading vendors like HP, NVIDIA, and Autodesk, Escape enhances and builds pipeline infrastructure for post houses, architects, game developers, automotive designers, and commercials agencies throughout the UK and Europe. For over 10 years we’ve been at the heart of creativity. By coupling our industry leading knowledge with key manufacturer partnerships we’re able to offer not only the best advice, but the technology to back it up. Whether you need a new workstation, centralised storage, or even cloud render we’re there when it counts.
In the part two of our discussion with Axis Studios, Jason talks to Peter Devlin about cloud vs on-site rendering, the benefits of having a global team, and how the business has weathered the Covid-19 storm.
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Escape Technology
www.escape-technology.com
Axis Studios
https://axisstudiosgroup.com/
2 Dec 2020
#024 - Axis Studios: Looking at Render
In the first part of our discussion with Axis Studios, Jason talks to Peter Devlin about the studio's Glasgow headquarters, their work in games and film & TV, and on site versus cloud based rendering solutions.
23 Nov 2020
#023 - A Life In Post Production: Milk VFX
This week Jason talks to Will Cohen, founder and executive producer of Milk VFX, about what it's like to setup an award winning visual effects business.
18 Nov 2020
#022 - Rendering At Scale
Jason talks to industry legend Martin Weaver about his career and the challenges of delivering high-end work for TV and film.
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www.linkedin.com/in/martinweavervfx
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Presented by Jason Jenner
Produced and Edited by Dominic Danson
An Escape Technology production
4 Nov 2020
#021 - Delivering For Streaming
Welcome back to Escape Pod! We're excited to present series two, opening up with Jason speaking to Lucy and George from Bluebolt about their work delivering content for streaming services. And how something like Game of Thrones can really put a feather in your cap.
17 Jun 2020
Life After Covid: VFX and Post Production
With lockdown restrictions being eased and film production resuming, what does the future hold for VFX and Post Production? In this episode we talk to Neil Hatton, CEO of UK Screen Alliance, about their post-Covid-19 working guidelines and where we're heading in the coming months.
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Presented by Jason Jenner
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An Escape Technology production
26 May 2020
The EASIEST Way To Work In THE CLOUD
Using the cloud is the most effective way of getting the compute resources you need on demand. But the practicalities of deploying the cloud in your pipeline can be complex at best. Sherpa, a new tool from Escape Technology, is about to revolutionise the way you studios create visual effects in the cloud.
Recorded in lockdown via Google Hangouts.
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Sherpa:
https://sherpa.escape-technology.com
Remote working:
escape-technology.com/remote-working
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18 May 2020
DECENTRALISING VFX has already begun
Decentralising visual effects has become more feasible thanks to the cloud. We talk to Glasgow based Fix FX about how they're working with modern technologies to facilitate a culture of positive outsourcing among CG artists.
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Sherpa - Cloud Infrastructure Made Simple:
sherpa.escape-technology.com/
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www.fixfx.uk/
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Presented by Jason Jenner
Produced and Edited by Dominic Danson
An Escape Technology production
7 May 2020
WHY you need a REMOTE SUPPORT team
How do you support a content creation studio like Vine FX from a distance? Jason Jenner talks to Vine's founder, Michael Illingworth, about how he uses remote technical support services to keep his team working.
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Solutions For Remote Working:
www.escape-technology.com/remote-working
Support Services:
www.escape-technology.com/services
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Presented by Jason Jenner
Produced and Edited by Dominic Danson
An Escape Technology production
29 Apr 2020
The BEST Kept Secret For REMOTE WORKING
Possibly the best kept secret for CG artists working from home is HP's Z Central Remote Boost. It's software that comes bundled with every Z series workstation and enable staff to use their machines from anywhere in the world.
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HP Z Central Remote Boost: www.escape-technology.com/products/hp/z-central-remote-boost
Solutions For Remote Working: www.escape-technology.com/remote-working
1% Finance From HPFS: www.escape-technology.com/news/reduced-financing-rates-from-hpfs
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Presented by Jason Jenner
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23 Apr 2020
Remote Working With Autodesk Flame
As the topic of remote working continues, we talk with content studio Coffee & TV about how they work with Autodesk Flame. Recorded via Google Hangouts, Escape Technology's team and special guest Derek Moore delve into the realms of practical workflow choices.
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Autodesk Flame:
www.escape-technology.com/flame
Time To Upgrade Your Flame Hardware:
www.escape-technology.com/news/time-to-upgrade-your-flame-hardware
Escape Technology Remote Working:
www.escape-technology.com/remote-working
HP Remote Boost:
www.escape-technology.com/products/hp/z-central-remote-boost
Thin and Zero Clients:
www.escape-technology.com/products/10zig
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Presented by Jason Jenner
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An Escape Technology production
16 Apr 2020
Escape Pod - Routes To Remote
Remote working is on everyone's minds at the moment, so in our first podcast (recorded via Google Hangouts) Escape Technology breaks open the pros, cons, and routes to remote.
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Escape Technology Remote Working: www.escape-technology.com/remote-working
HP Remote Boost: www.escape-technology.com/products/hp/z-central-remote-boost
Thin and Zero Clients: www.escape-technology.com/products/10zig
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Presented by Jason Jenner
Produced and Edited by Dominic Danson
An Escape Technology production
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