⦿ CGI Production ⦿3D design visualization ⦿ Retouching and Texturing ⦿ 3D Design & Animation ⦿ VFX ⦿Tracking ⦿Previz ⦿ VFX Supervision

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Ape productions is a boutique production company based in East London, operating for the past 20 years. We bring over 30 years of experience in digital creativity, CGI animation, CGI modeling, and production across TV, film, advertising, games, and online media. The company is led by Ashley Hampton, a seasoned CGI artist, animator, and producer with more than three decades of industry experience.

 

Visual Effects (VFX) & CGI Expertise

Ape Productions has built a strong reputation as a trusted VFX vendor, contributing to several high-profile productions, including Gangs of London (Seasons 1 & 2) and the three-part adventure series The Famous Five (Seasons 1 & 2). For both, we delivered multiple shots and complete sequences featuring advanced 2D and 3D visual effects.

With over 15 years of successful project delivery in TV, film, and advertising, our portfolio spans a wide range of CGI work, including:

• Flying planes

• Moving vehicles

• Explosions

• Virtual sets

• Scenic backdrops

• Realistic characters and animals

Our team excels at tackling ambitious creative briefs—even on limited budgets—by drawing on deep expertise to deliver visually compelling, high-quality results.

 

Advertising & Branding

We have extensive experience in CGI animation, compositing, and motion graphics. Highlights include:

• Freelancing at Burrows CGI Studio on Ford animations, 360° re-renders, and informational films using both 3D and 2D techniques

• Grading, cleanup, tracking, and compositing for the Jaguar XJS Ultimate product release at Tangerine Films

• Motion graphics and compositing for Honda pilot films

• Editing and versioning Ford web advertisements and stills retouching

• Stereo production and direction for Lexus Europe (Lexus RX film)

• Recent contribution to a Dove social media campaign

 

Product Design Visualization & Imaging

We specialize in converting CAD files from clients such as Nokia, Navman, and Mio into high-quality product renders for marketing, advertising, and UI animation. Services include:

• 2D and 3D product visualizations

• Beauty spins and packaging renders

• CGI content for product brochures and online campaigns

• Motion graphics and video edits for mobile and consumer tech brands, including Nokia

• Online imagery for fashion and tech  and fashion brands 

 

Architecture & Interior Design

Our team also delivers detailed architectural and interior CGI visualization for a wide range of environments and clients. Capabilities include:

• Interior and exterior CGI renders

• V-Ray 360° VR renders for platforms like Gear VR

• Brand implementation and visualization for commercial spaces

• Interior design layout development

• Asset creation and render packs for cafés, bars, petrol stations, and restaurants

• Custom furniture modeling (tables, chairs, sofas, banquette seating)

• High-quality lighting and rendering of complex interior scenes

• Advanced solid and organic modeling, with the ability to manage large datasets

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