Edu Shola

Animation, Software, Today's Creatives

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF

Edu Shola is a graphic designer, animator and game developer. He is the creative director of deluxe creation studios, a media & tech company. Deluxe Creation https://www.deluxecreation.com.

WHAT DROVE YOU INTO DISCOVERING YOUR KIND OF CRAFT?

I loved watching cartoons as a child and was really inquisitive on how to entertain people with that. I have been creating with the help of others ever since I got my first PC by 2010 and going into 3D.

IN YOUR OWN WORDS DESCRIBE WHAT INSPIRES YOUR WORKS?

My work is inspired by the things I see and my imagination plays a big role though.

DO YOU SPECIALIZE OR DIVERSIFY IN YOUR FIELD?

Over the years while learning 3D, I had the opportunity to learn design, animation, video editing and more. So It depends on the project for me.

HOW MANY GAMES HAVE YOU MADE AND WHICH IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE?

I have published over 13 games, I have been doing this since 2012. My most memorable animated shortfilm is thought power animated film. While my Most memorable game is Adventures of Chike. I had a lot of fun developing the character.

PERSONALLY WHICH ASPECT IS DEMANDING; STARTING OR FINISHING A PROJECT?

Starting a project requires a whole lot. But a project is finished when you say it is. And you can’t actually finish a project sometimes. Like DaVinci said “art is never finished, only abandoned”

HOW DO YOU FEEL YOUR SOCIETY AFFECTS YOUR INDUSTRY?

The recognition is good has been felt, I believe it’s just needs time for it to grow into what we all dream.

DO YOU FEEL THERE’S A GOOD SUPPORT ATMOSPHERE BETWEEN ANIMATORS/GAME DEVS?

Yeah I think it’s beginning to improve; over the years I have seen a lot of collaborations springing up.

WHAT’S THE MOST REWARDING PART OF BEING AN ANIMATOR/GAME DEV?

Seeing an idea you cooked in your head come to fruition and people get entertained. Most importantly earning from what you’re passionate about. There is a special feel to it.