In addition to visiting the studios I will be sending my CV to them, even though it would be a speculative application, there could be position and/or get feedback about my work and how to improve etc.
The main studios that I aim to visit are:
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| Blue Zoo |
Blue Zoo have created multiple award winning animations, one of many animations they are known for is the series, Those Scurvy Rascals and have worked for other animations from Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network, as well as commercial animations. They have won multiple BAFTA awards for their innovative and creative approaches to their work. I would love to visit this studio, even though the majority of the animations are 3D based, I would love to be apart of the design process. The storytelling for each project that they have taken all think outside of the box and they always add a distinct personal twist to the work.
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| Planet Jump |
Planet Jump have a range of animation skills that they incorporate into their work, ranging from traditional animation to roto-scope to 3D animation. They also specialise in pre-production work for clients and companies, ranging from storyboards to concepts. The studio both employ full time and freelancers. I found this website whilst I was on Twitter and fell in love with their Mirror Edge concept art and Madron animation. I loved the character design choices and camera direction that they used, and I could tell that they really enjoyed working on the project. The Madron animation used frame by frame animation, and I found that a few of the shots were repeated, not in the content or narrative just the framing - this is seen with the main characters reaction shots. There is nothing wrong with these shots, I felt that a few could be a power angle or changed to a medium shot with her slightly off the center of the screen. However having said this all the narrative choices and animation was done well and was aesthetically pleasing.
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| Studio AKA |
Studio AKA incorporate a range of animation techniques that have won them multiple BAFTA awards and Ocsar- nominations, for their quirky and innovative animations. The studios work ranges from commercials, children's animations and campaigns to raise awareness towards health and addition, such as the Meth Project. I loved the amount of dedication that was put into the Meth Project the concept art was beautiful and they carried out the serious tone of the campaign with a professional approach. I also adore their work on Stuck on a Sunday, I love the character and concept design for the project.
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| The Line |
The Line
The Line is a group of 6 directors that create a range of productions, such as animation, games and music videos. There first short animation was BAFTA nominated, Everything I Can See From Here. The animation for this is absolutely beautiful, the character designs allow the animation to be more fluid and smooth which just looks stunning with the background designs. The narrative loops back quite well with the football, I really liked this addition, it made the animation quirky and added more light-heartedness to the piece.
The Line is a group of 6 directors that create a range of productions, such as animation, games and music videos. There first short animation was BAFTA nominated, Everything I Can See From Here. The animation for this is absolutely beautiful, the character designs allow the animation to be more fluid and smooth which just looks stunning with the background designs. The narrative loops back quite well with the football, I really liked this addition, it made the animation quirky and added more light-heartedness to the piece.
They hire freelancers for different projects, so I will be sending a CV quite soon to see if there is any work going for one of the projects. They do have an internship program which I want to apply for next year as unfortunately I was too late in applying this year.
Sites:
http://www.thelineanimation.com/about/
http://www.blue-zoo.co.uk/
http://planetjump.co.uk/
https://studioaka.co.uk/
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