Electric Square

We are a studio of storytellers. We specialize in motion design, visual effects and animation.

[Electric Square @esquarestudio]

Oh, I thought it said "animating dads"

⚡️ “Are animated dads getting hotter?” by @nytimes https://t.co/umarhG7QGX

[TVO Docs @TVOdocs]

"A Bullet Pulling Thread" is the story of Marilyn and Barry, two siblings who lived vastly different lives. In January 2020, the RCMP killed Barry during a mental health crisis. To process her grief, Marilyn creates the “Kairos” quilt series.

Premieres June 16 at 9 PM on @tvo

[Rassoul Edji @RassoulEdji]

VFX artist here, heres what happened: Clients continually change the brief, shot design and planning are no longer a priority, and we have a lot more work to get through in a shorter amount of time. We have and can create work better than back in the day, it just needs the right leadership team, planning, and time to make sure it happens.

The average film changes a lot more during postproduction now than they used to. This means new work gets added to our plate and work we’ve already started (and sometimes even finished) gets scrapped. The “fix it in post” mentality also doesn’t help.

As with everything VFX related, it’s almost always the studio/leadership team who is responsible for when things don’t get done up to scratch and never the actual artists fault.

[Electric Square @esquarestudio]

It's what made me want to do vfx.

[Jagvar Art & Games @JagvarGames]

Is this still the best on-screen depiction of skeleton warriors?

🎥 Jason And The Argonauts (1963)

[Todd Vaziri @tvaziri]

"Why does OLD MOVIE's visual effects still hold up?"

• shot design
• planning and organization
• taste
• sticking to a plan
• appropriate timeline
• small volume of work
• appropriate budget

These principles are timeless.

[Electric Square @esquarestudio]

Make sure you get out to see Su Rynard's lovely film The Everlasting Pea during this year's Hot Docs fest.

We created the lush vegetation that overtakes the and fully CG Colosseum during various eras in its storied existence.

What a history lesson!

https://t.co/IlphfLHA1s

[TVO Docs @TVOdocs]

Celebrate #EarthDay with a paddle down 110 kilometers of the first Canadian Heritage River in ‘TRIPPING The French River.’

Watch now: https://t.co/SdHTpUyu5e

[Electric Square @esquarestudio]

Today's the day!

Meet Taviss, and join her as she begins here adventure of exploring all the Secrets of the Forest!

We designed and animated all the cute and goofy characters that joke around in the show.

Make sure you tune in and check in out!

https://t.co/CFHfpLwUr0

[Jeremy Barker @PoppedCulture]

Watching @TRIPPING_Series Tripping the French on @TVOdocs is calmly mesmerizing. Can’t wait to get up there next month.

“Why are you guys just watching water?” asks the 13-year-old.

https://t.co/wn0Pe8XKBI

[Electric Square @esquarestudio]

We're so excited to be a part of the new episode in the Tripping series!

We added photoreal vfx to this relaxing ride. From a journey underwater to visit a beaver lodge, to fully re-creating a company logging town.

Luxurious!

https://t.co/YNZnVNE7iP

[Electric Square @esquarestudio]

Check out the new episode of TRIPPING, premiering April 21 on TVO.

With VFX by us!

[TVO Docs @TVOdocs]

‘TRIPPING The French River’ takes viewers on an enchanting three-hour canoe trip, paddling down the first river to be recognized as a Canadian Heritage River 🛶.

Don’t miss the #worldpremiere of ‘TRIPPING The French River,’ April 21 at 8 PM on @tvo

#tvooriginal

[Electric Square @esquarestudio]

We're very pleased to share our 2024 Reel.

Featuring the latest-and-greatest stuff we've been doing, as well as work from the past that we're particularly proud of.

We hope you enjoy!

https://t.co/cOrXF1tCkq

[Electric Square @esquarestudio]

Our new site just launched, please have a look:

https://t.co/GXi3MU1Lsk

We have a tonne of new work to share, and a good place to start is our House Reel:

https://t.co/1MLWwJqiqY

Thanks!

[Ray Harryhausen @Ray_Harryhausen]

'Clash of the Titans' was unleashed in the UK on this day 41 years ago!

Please share your memories of Ray Harryhausen's final film with us here. Will you be watching this classic movie over the weekend? #Harryhausen100 #ClashoftheTitans1981 #ReleasetheKraken

[Dead Man's Switch: A Crypto Mystery @deadmansfilmDOC]

One more sleep until DOXA! Get your tickets....

[Dead Man's Switch: A Crypto Mystery @deadmansfilmDOC]

"..think about all your money, picture it just catching fire & burning slowly. And at the point you start to cry, make sure you're putting less than that into high risk."
Amber Scott, CEO @OutlierCanada in Dead Mans Switch
Discover the mystery of missing millions and a dead CEO:

[Electric Square @esquarestudio]

@richard_littler Never unless it's negotiated up front!

[Dead Man's Switch: A Crypto Mystery @deadmansfilmDOC]

Our director @SheonaMcDonald on @globalnews today ahead of #DOXA2021, discussing Dead Man's Switch & her other festival entry this year #IntoLight.

Get your tix: https://t.co/9uMEaKeTH6

#WomenInFilm #SupportCanadianFilm
#watchDeadMansSwitch
@DOXAFestival @thenfb @cbcdocs

[Dead Man's Switch: A Crypto Mystery @deadmansfilmDOC]

Today!! Stream Dead Man's Switch and 200 more documentaries as part of @HotDocsCinema.
Tickets available now.