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‘The Amazing Maurice’ feature Rigging Work for Red Star 3d

Last year I had the privilege of working with Red Star 3D on their second feature film 'The Amazing Maurice' based on the Terry Pratchett's best selling novel. I was tasked with generating body rigs for the majority of the cast which required skinning and implementing correctives where necessary. I also became involved with shot [...]

By | April 29th, 2022|Modeling|0 Comments

‘Wheel of TIme’ Previs Modelling/Rigging for Proof Inc

In late 2020 I had the pleasure of working with Proof Inc again to model/rig previs assets for Amazon Primes the 'Wheel of Time. Big shout out to Martin Bell who ran out team. Here is a link to some of the previs work created by Proof Inc for 'Wheel of time' ‘Wheel of Time [...]

By | April 29th, 2022|Modeling|0 Comments

‘Tom and Jerry The Movie’ – Previs Rigging at Proof Inc

So excited to see Tom and Jerry released this year after all the delays. Working on this project was a childhood dream for me as Tom and Jerry was a major reason I got into animation in the first place.  It was a pleasure working with Proof Inc again and to collaborate with such a [...]

By | July 6th, 2021|Rigging|0 Comments

Fast 9 – Previs Rigging/Modelling at Proof Inc

Here is a great breakdown of the pre-vis work we did on Fast 9 at Proof Inc Watford.  I was responsible for building/texturing sets based on real world locations eg Tblisi, Edinburgh and more. I was also tasked with modelling vehicles with added damage stages which were rigged up by myself. It was a great [...]

By | July 6th, 2021|Modeling|0 Comments

Bea’s Block

Incredibly honoured to have been involved with the development of Bea’s Block back in 2018.  The series has finally been greenlit thanks to Sesame Workshop and WarnerMedia and will be produced by the always excellent A productions in Bristol. I was responsible for modelling/texturing the characters and environments. https://toyworldmag.co.uk/sesame-workshop-and-warnermedia-greenlight-beas-block/

By | February 22nd, 2021|Modeling|0 Comments

JoJo and Gran Gran: Cbeebies

So pleased to be involved with JoJo and Gran Gran for Cbeebies last year. Another great series from A productions in Bristol. I was responsible for comping shots together in After effects.    https://inews.co.uk/culture/jojo-gran-gran-cbeebies-cartoon-celebrating-black-british-family-bonds-2440872 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000gjct/jojo-gran-gran-series-1-1-its-time-to-post-a-picture

By | March 17th, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Magic the Gathering: Theros Beyond Death:

It was a pleasure working with David Brookes of Flex animation and Axis Vfx to create this stunning trailer for Magic the Gathering: Theros Beyond Death. I was responsible for the body and facial rigging for the little Girl, Ashiok, and the un-dead horde. It was an exciting challenge bringing these characters to life but [...]

By | February 5th, 2020|Rigging|0 Comments

Shane the Chef

Sizzling Saucepans! Had a great time as Layout artist on Shane the Chef for channel 5. Thanks again to Cloth Cat animation for the opportunity to work on such an ambitious series in Wales.

By | December 12th, 2018|Layout|0 Comments

Jurrasic World: Fallen Kingdom Previs Rigging

Big thank you to Flex Animation and Proof Inc for the opportunity to work on the Previs Riggs for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. I still can't believe I was able to work on this amazing project and was the first major motion picture film I have been involved with. I was responsible for the Previs [...]

By | December 12th, 2018|Rigging|0 Comments

RTS West of England Award for Animation with Totems

Congratulations once again to A productions! Very proud to be involved Modelling and Texturing side of the production. https://aproductions.co.uk/we-won/

By | December 12th, 2018|Awards|0 Comments