Through a new a partnership with Pixar Animation Studios, Escape Studios will provide sales, training and support services for Pixar’s Academy Award-winning RenderMan software in Europe. In addition to supporting the product line, Escape aims to help raise the RenderMan profile and user knowledge of the brand across the continent.
"Pixar has been seeking a partner with a profound understanding of the European production scene combined with superior training facilities staffed by the industry’s best instructors," says Chris Ford, business director of RenderMan products at Pixar. "Escape fully understands the requirements of the European industry, and our present and future customers can expect a new whole level of support and backup."
Escape Studios, which describes itself as a hub for 3D animation and visual effects expertise, has provided software, training and new talent for such industry leaders as The Mill, Aardman Animations, BBC, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Electronic Arts, Rockstar Games and Nissan.
As part of its strategy to develop the European RenderMan community, Escape Studios has established a RenderMan user group, which can be accessed through the Escape online forums at www.escapestudios.co.uk/forums.
Pixar has embarked on a major expansion of Renderman’s market and user base through a growing product line including RenderMan Pro Server, RenderMan Artist Tools, and the new RenderMan for Maya. Boasting a powerful shading language and anti-aliased motion blur, the software is used by leading vfx shops and animation houses for high-end productions. For more information on RenderMan, go to www.pixar.com.
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