Industry Beginner's Guide from Escape Studios

Course provider Escape Studios has published a guide with industry jargon, career pipelines, and role descriptions for creatives ready to step into the VFX, Animation, Games, or Motion Graphics industries. 

Escape Studios' industry-experienced mentors and experts have created a guide for beginners in the art and game industries to ease their first steps into their dream careers. With this handy guide, Escape Studios will help you navigate the games industry. 


After reading this guide you'll know the basics of artists' jargon, the process of the game art pipeline, including pre-production and post-production, as well as the artists' roles in the games industry. You will receive key knowledge from experts to help you make the best decisions to take the next steps to become a PRO in the industry. You will also gain an understanding of each creative industry and the possible career opportunities stated in the mini career guide. 

Mentors from Escape Studios will guide you through each specific art direction and answer crucial questions for beginners: 

  • What does it take to be an artist?
  • What is the background of each artistic way?
  • Where you can work after you upgrade your skills and which studios will be looking for you? 

Mark Spevick, Head of 3D VFX at Escape Studios, will explain how 3D VFX fits in the CGI industry;

Klaudija Cermak, VFX Compositing Lecturer, will guide you through the workflow of 2D visual effects creation;

Alex William, Head of Animation at Escape Studios, will talk to you about computer animation;

Adam Bennet, Motion Graphics Tutor, will share with you his thoughts and knowledge on Motion Graphics and its role in the real-life. Next, you will, also, hear from Simon Fenton, Head of Games at Escape Studios.

Alex Williams, Head of Animation at Escape Studios, will discuss the different types of computer animation;

Adam Bennett, Motion Graphics Tutor, will share with you his thoughts and knowledge on Motion Graphics and its role in the real world. 

Simon Fenton, Head of Games at Escape Studios, will explain how Digital Artists fit into the Games industry

You will be presented with the list of Escape Studios industry partners from VFX, Animation, Games, and Motion Graphics companies,  along with a quick overview of their specialties, features, and art directions. As a student, you'll be able to receive feedback and advice from representatives of these companies. 

In the end, the jargon buster is waiting for you: it's a glossary with all the phrases and words that could be used during your study or job interviews.

You may download the guide for free here. Also, if you’re interested in joining the industry, view the courses at Escape Studios or join the school at one of their Open Events for a great opportunity to meet the team.

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