Experience

Lupus Films

• United Kingdom
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Director

  • Sep 2021 - Present



A Productions

• United Kingdom
• Animation and Post-production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Rigger - JoJo & Gran Gran Series 2

  • Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

  Toonboom

• Chracter & Prop Rigger Sesame Street: Elmo's Puppy

  • Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

  Toonboom



Studio43 Ltd

• Animation and Post-production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Rigger - Horrible Histories

  • Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Celaction Celaction



Paper Owl Films Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Character Rigger & Animator - Sol

  • Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

  Celaction Celaction



Tiger Aspect

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Animator - Pirates Love Underpants

  • Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

  Celaction Celaction



A Productions

• United Kingdom
• Animation and Post-production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Compositor - Sesame Street: The Monster at the End of this Story

  • Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

  After Effects After Effects



Sixteen South

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Rigger - Pinkalicious and Peterrific Series 2

  • May 2019 - Apr 2020

  Celaction My role this series involved me creating all the character rigs new for this series to be used in CelAction. I also worked closely with the design and animation departments to amend and make improvements to last series rigs without compromising re-use animation which has been a very difficult yet fulfilling challenge. Celaction My role this series involved me creating all the character rigs new for this series to be used in CelAction. I also worked closely with the design and animation departments to amend and make improvements to last series rigs without compromising re-use animation which has been a very difficult yet fulfilling challenge.



Tiger Aspect

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Animator - Mr Bean Series 3

  • Oct 2018 - May 2019

  A role I had dreamed about since my student days, animating on the critically acclaimed, CelAction produced, Mr Bean television series. I had to achieve a very high level of quality and performance that would meet the expectations already established by a fantastic second series.

• Animator - Aliens Love Panta Claus

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

  Based on the popular children's book series, I worked on this animated adaptation being produced in CelAction for Sky Kids as a Christmas special. I took a lot of care to fill my scenes with the fun and mischievous spirit of the books through the acting performances of the characters.



Sixteen South

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Rigger - Pinkalicious and Peterrific

  • Mar 2017 - Oct 2018

  As a Lead Rigger, my main responsibilities are primarily building the cast of character rigs needed for the series, maintaining and improving these throughout the length of the production based on feedback from the animation team leads and also re-purposing them within the context of a new episode, adding additional/alternative costume elements as necessary. As a Lead Rigger, my main responsibilities are primarily building the cast of character rigs needed for the series, maintaining and improving these throughout the length of the production based on feedback from the animation team leads and also re-purposing them within the context of a new episode, adding additional/alternative costume elements as necessary.



Karrot Animation

• Animator - Sarah & Duck Series 3

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  Worked as an Animator producing high quality Character Animation in CelAction2D for the Third Series of Sarah & Duck aired on the BBC Worked as an Animator producing high quality Character Animation in CelAction2D for the Third Series of Sarah & Duck aired on the BBC



Nevision Studios One Ltd

• Storyboard Artist - Floogals

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Worked as a Storyboard Artist using ToonBoom Storyboard Pro on the children's series Floogals, a CG Production for Universal Kids which is a hybrid of Live Action and 3D Character Animation. Creating production storyboard panels directly from scripts using ToonBoom Storyboard Pro which involved a high level of skill using the 3D Asset Integration Features. The role called for setting up Shots and Camera Angles in a Pseudo 'Live Action' Setting using stand in 3D Geometry and drawing 2D Character Action over the top to create the panels. It was highly important that angles, scales and action worked within physical space limitations to ensure that the live action plates could be filmed in a real-world set. These technical limitations needed to be achieved without compromising a high level of strong visual communication and appealing composition. Show less



King Rollo Films

• United Kingdom
• Animation and Post-production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Rigger - Winnie the Witch

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  As Lead Rigger, I was responsible for creating the cast of Character Rigs used for the CelAction2D Series of Winnie the Witch, aired on Milkshake for Channel 5. In addition to this role and working closely with the Animation department, I was also responsible for overseeing Layouts and Editing Storyboards into Working Animatics.My workflow encompassed the generation of artwork in Photoshop, adapting illustrations from the Artist into Production-ready Character Rigs within CelAction. These Rigs used Vector Path Systems with custom built Controllers to allow for very dynamic and efficient animation, whilst retaining a Bitmap Textured aesthetic reflecting the hand-drawn, Pen & Ink illustrative style of Korky Paul from the Winnie the Witch Children's Books. Show less

• CelAction Tutor

  • Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

  CelAction software Tutor, running in house software courses aimed at training experienced animation professionals and graduates in all aspects of the industry recognised production software CelAction2D.I have led courses and workshops covering covering, design, rigging, character animation and producing animatics for CelAction projects at a variety of Locations throughout the UK. King Rollo Films, Devon Creative Skillset Skills and Investment FundBelfast Metropolitan College, BelfastSabhal Mor Ostaig College, Isle of SkyeThe Highlands and Islands Enterprise, XpoNorth and MG Alba Following completion of tutored courses on site, I have provided remote support via skype and facebook. This has included one to one mentoring, in addition to running group feedback discussions on set animation projects. Show less

• 2D Generalist

  • Nov 2014 - Feb 2016

  A fantastic position as a Studio Generalist, working on a variety of upcoming projects. With responsibilities across various aspects of the productions, I have been given the opportunity to grow in both confidence and ability with the guidance of such a well established UK Studio.Main Duties Include:- Storyboarding- Character Building & Rigging- Compositing- Character Animation- Editing

• Layout Artist - PoppyCat Series 2

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  Layout ArtistWorked as a Layout Artist for the production of the second series of Poppy Cat, an animated childrens series currently being broadcast around the world. My main responsibilities were:Full Layout of Episodes ready for Animation.Constructing Challenging, Diverse and complex Rigs and Builds using CelAction. These ranged from elaborate props, Effects Rigs and fully animate-able characters.Integrating Post-production effects using both After Effects and CelActionAssisting Editors and Directors with corrections and quick fixes to finished scenes during final editAnimation of complex props and effects as well as fixing cycles and pre-built animation onto character Actors Show less



Karrot Animation

• Animator - The Snowy Day

  • Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

  Worked as an Animator on this 45 minute Short Feature Animation based on the Children's book by Ezra Jack Keats produced in CelAction2D. The piece was commissioned and aired on Amazon Prime's Video Streaming Platform and went on to win two Emmy Awards. Worked as an Animator on this 45 minute Short Feature Animation based on the Children's book by Ezra Jack Keats produced in CelAction2D. The piece was commissioned and aired on Amazon Prime's Video Streaming Platform and went on to win two Emmy Awards.



MSC

• Birmingham

• Character Animator

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2013

  2D character animator using digital puppets in After effects 2D character animator using digital puppets in After effects



BFX Festival

• Bournemouth

• Competition Finalist

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Finalist of the BFX National Student Animation Competition. A 6 week visual effects and animation competition, hosted by the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) at Bournemouth University (BU) and the Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) in which teams of 4-6 students produce a 30 second film based on 1 of 6 supplied pieces of literature. Idea/Concept Designer & Pitch Director for initial entry submission in April 2013. After securing a place at the competition I acted as team leader and took on the broader roles of Director, Compositor & Secondary Character Animator. During the competition main duties included, Production Management, responsible for maintaining production schedules and selecting work-in-progress for weekly submission for judging & feedback. Producing and updating animatics as suitable blueprints throughout production Production of all 3D elements & toonlines 2.5D Camera paths Full Compositing including 3D & 2D lighting and colour correction Secondary Character Animation, both hand drawn and digital cut out Sound Direction Production of video breakdowns & supporting documentation for judging Winner of Best Concept Design sponsored by 3D Artist Magazine The submission was also nominated for the following categories Best Film sponsored by Total Film Best Character sponsored by Autodesk Best Compositing sponsored by The Foundry Best Pipeline and workflow sponsored by 2xStream Best Animation sponsored by Broadcast Magazine Individual Merit Award - 2013 'Framestore Building the Bridge Scholarship' Initiative to study MA Animation Production at Arts University Bournemourth. Show less



Hawkwood Books

• Lincoln

• Freelance Director

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

  A Short Animated scene from the children's book 'A Boy Arrives' by Stephen Meek, commissioned by Hawkwood Books Publications. The Final product was premiered at the publication's official book launch held on the 25th October 2012 at the Double Tree Hilton in the city of Lincoln. After accepting the project, I worked solely to fulfil all the roles associated with the pre-production and production within a 2 month schedule. Everything from the creation of character designs, storyboard and layout design right through to sound recording and composting in post production. My animation in this short is a combination of both hand drawn 2D animation and After Effects 'Puppet pin' animation, all assets for the latter having been produced in illustrator. Show less