ay-pe Video, CGI, post production and visual effects
ay-pe is a team of creative people: filmmakers, animators, visual-effects artists, illustrators and designers. We produce engaging, creative solutions across many varied disciplines for clients both large and small both in the UK and abroad. For over 10 years we have been designing solutions: exhibitions, immersive experiences, interactives, films and animation for museums, arts institutions, design agencies and international visitor attractions both large and small.
We are experts at creating experiences to stimulate human emotion. It serves our clients and our audience well and keeps them coming back for more.
Disciplines
motion graphics / exhibition design / audio visual installations / public art / immersive experiences / short films / animation / web design / interactive design / visual-effects / print / branding / signage / concept design / 3D Modelling / illustration
People
Simon Ackerley - Managing Director
Born; The glorious North East to Dot and John.
Bred; Teeside University, 1995 - 1998
Co-Founder ay-pe, 2008
Richard Playford - Creative Director
Born; Leeds to Keith and Christine.
Bred; Edinburgh College of Art, 1992 -1996
Co-Founder ay-pe, 2008
Vicky Blakey - Producer
Born; Bradford to Dorothy and Bob.
Bred; Coventry University (Fine Art), 1991 - 1994
Joined ay-pe June 2009
Internships
We are always on the look-out for talented individuals who have a fire in their belly and who are passionate about what they do. Drop us a line on 01904 731431 or email us at
Find us
Our studio is based on the banks of the River Ouse in York (we pinch ourselves daily!) Our postal address is: Riverside Lodge, Naburn Lane, Fulford, York, Yo19 4RB
Our Studio
Edit We have a Hi-Def Apple Final Cut Pro Studio® Edit Suite capable of a resolution of 4:2:2 and a Standard-Def Edit Suite both are linked to a large output monitor enabling you to kick back on the sofa and enjoy watching your project unfold!
Visual Effects & Animation Using Combustion®, Shake®, Photoshop®, 3DS Max®, RealFlow®, Illustrator® or just a pencil and paper, we can create any number of bespoke VFX's to suit your project.
Audio We use only the best microphones and digital editing software to complement our visuals. Whether you want a full musical score, Sound FX or Voice-Over. We can supply all types of audio work, just contact us to talk about your requirements.
Hire If you would like to use any of our facilities, we are available to hire on a daily basis, again just call us to talk about your requirements. Our digital architecture means we can accept all video formats.
- tel: 01904 731431