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An Innovation Nation?

Saint John Walker — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:23:24 +0000

We know we are a Creative nation, but one of the main themes of 2012 will be how well we exploit and monetise this. So, how well is Innovation embedded in our wider economy? In the wake of a major new report, we might want to consider if the creative industries have much more to offer . . . → Read More: An Innovation Nation?

READ THIS AND EARN POINTS! The curious rise of Gamification

Saint John Walker — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:27:40 +0000

The ‘phenomenon’ of Gamification is growing, and whether it’s another advertising and marketing industry fad or not, maybe animation companies should sit up and take notice says Saint John Walker. (The full article is available in the Winter issue of IMAGINE Magazine) . . . → Read More: READ THIS AND EARN POINTS! The curious rise of Gamification

Must Try Harder? Technology in the Classroom

Saint John Walker — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:16:57 +0000

Meet Aaron and Harvey. They have a few things to say about technology and pedagogy.

One of the strong memes to come out of the Livingstone Hope review was that of the Talent Pipeline- the idea that there is a strong interrelation between School, University and Career. The quality of entrants at each stage affects the . . . → Read More: Must Try Harder? Technology in the Classroom

Reigning Cats and Dogs: crowdfunding animation part 2

Saint John Walker — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:40:04 +0000

In an earlier blog I talked about how Crowdfunding might work for animation. Unfortunately my examples were all from Canada and Europe, so I thought I’d balance that with a UK success story, below. . . . → Read More: Reigning Cats and Dogs: crowdfunding animation part 2

TWO’S A CROWD: Crowdfunding new animation

Saint John Walker — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:56:37 +0000

Saint John Walker takes a look at how the concept of Crowdfunding is changing indie production. Is it the solution to finally getting your animation made, and the catalyst to fuel an explosive renaissance of new animation talent- or will it get increasingly hard to persuade the masses that your idea is worth it? . . . → Read More: TWO’S A CROWD: Crowdfunding new animation

Bringing the talent to Soho….the VFX and Animation Showcase

Saint John Walker — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:17:35 +0000

The Skillset VFX and Animation Showcase on the 14th July attracted over 300 quests, many from the UK’s animation and VFX companies, to view talent from Skillset’s seven great accredited courses, and a number of guest courses from our media academies. . . . → Read More: Bringing the talent to Soho….the VFX and Animation Showcase

NOW FOR THE SCIENCE: Recommended reading for the next generation of animators

Saint John Walker — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:49:22 +0000

Could better teaching of computer science be the saviour of the animation industry in Great Britain? Should the best animation courses be rewarded more by government? Will more animation companies step up to the plate and support more workplace simulations within Universities? In an era of decline and cuts a new government report represents a real opportunity for animators argues Saint John Walker . . . → Read More: NOW FOR THE SCIENCE: Recommended reading for the next generation of animators