Hello!
I'm David, a motion design generalist with over 25 years industry experience in motion graphics, TV branding, film, VFX, commercial and corporate production.
A keen storyteller, I have a multidisciplinary approach, combining a deep technical understanding of nose-to-tail film and video production with an eye for detail. I'm an energetic and creative thinker who loves to collabrorate as part of a team, big or small, developing ideas and solving problems.
Whether I'm working in 2D or 3D, or combining graphics, CGi and live action, I strive to deliver elegant sequences that convey a narrative and communicate clearly or playfully, through motion.
History
I began my career working as a flash animator and, after being introduced to After Effects, (not tellin' which version) transitioned to film and video production. My interest in CGi grew in tandem with the evolution of domestic computing power and the pro tools available.
I learnt the basics of professional compositing whilst working post-production at Jim Henson's Creature Shop before it's London branch sadly closed.
At AVANTI Screenmedia, I worked on projects for a few years, both commercial and research based to develop and measure the impact of outdoor digital advertising as an alternative to conventional print-based billboards.
Television then beckoned and I spent about 10 years developing my understanding of TV production in promos/trailers and channel branding at RED BEE Creative whose's main client at the time was the BBC.
In 2018 I decided to spread my wings as a freelance motion designer where I've been lucky enough to work collaboratively with creative studios or, directly with clients, covering the following brands whose identities I believe I can name: MTV, BBC Studios, BBC Creative, ITV Creative, UKTV, Warner Bros Discovery, John Lewis & Siemans. I have also worked with a number of other high-profile brands who are shy about revealing details.
Tools
CGi : Cinema 4D: Native, Redshift, Octane
2D Animation & Compositing : After Effects & Nuke
Design & Layout : Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator & Photoshop
Editing : Premiere