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Tom Cowan

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National Grid

National Grid wanted a clean and modern video to promote their new proposed intranet system.

The story is narrated by employees themselves, explaining the struggles they have with their current system and the advantages of the new system.

Agency: LOVEBLOOD CREATIVE

Client: NATIONAL GRID

My Role: ANIMATION

Rug Doctor

Rug Doctor wanted a fun and 'zany' online ad for their hireable carpet cleaners.

Accepting the storyboard from the illustrator, I rigged each character (including the pet dog!) to prepare them for animation. With all the prep work done, the animation stage went very smoothly, taking only a few days.

After some small revisions and sound design, the video was signed off by a very happy client. The video was posted on their website and socials, and was used in adverts on Instagram and YouTube.

Agency: LOVEBLOOD CREATIVE

Client: RUG DOCTOR

My Role: ANIMATION

Madgex

Madgex were introducing a new platform and wanted a simple explainer video that illustrated how it works and the benefits their clients (job sites) could get from using it. I’m particularly proud of this one and Madgex were very pleased.

Agency: BRIGHT VIDEO

Client: MADEX

My Role: STORYBOARD, ANIMATION

We Are Fetching

We Are Fetching wanted a scrapbook-style video for their promotional video directed at parents.

I designed both the storyboard and animation, using stock images purchased online

Agency: BEAR JAM

Client: WE ARE FETCHING

My Role: STORYBOARD, ANIMATION

Anvil

Anvil wanted a video that presented them as the preeminent corporate security firm operating today. They required a visual style that was in-keeping with their branding whilst retaining the sense of importance their name commanded. 

Agency: MAN BITES DOG

Client: ANVIL

My Role: STORYBOARD, ANIMATION

Claranet

Claranet wanted a fun yet informative explainer video for their site.

The storyboard was provided and I had a fun time animating, especially those pigeons!

Agency: FUTURE PROOF FILMS

Client: CLARANET

My Role: ANIMATION

Crosslinks

Crosslinks wanted a quick 60 second video to introduce their mission to visitors of their site.

The storyboard was provided and I made sure the animation matched the stop motion/scrapbook style of the visuals and their branding.

Agency: FUTURE PROOF FILMS

Client: CROSSLINKS

My Role: ANIMATION

Estgro

Estgro wanted a video explaining what they can offer to financial advisors of wealthy families.

The client already had some charming character illustrations designed by their team so when creating the storyboard I made sure they were the focal point.

Agency: UNITED MAGIC

Client: ESTGRO

My Role: STORYBOARD, ANIMATION

National Apprenticeship Week

Apprentice Makers needed a video for National Apprenticeship Week 2017 to show employers the value of opening an apprenticeship programme. Using the client's branding as a base, I designed a style that was appealing yet professional. The video was shown at several high profile events over the week and has since been regularly promoted through various social media platforms.

Agency: UNITED MAGIC

Client: APPRENTICE MAKERS

My Role: STORYBOARD, ANIMATION

Christmas Letters

Last Christmas I received a last-minute commission to produce a video promoting Christmas Letters: a website where parents could order customized letters from Santa addressed to their children. The deadline was 12th December which gave me just under a week! Even with the tight turnaround, it was a blast to work on and the client was very pleased.

Agency: UNITED MAGIC

Client: CHRISTMAS LETTERS

My Role: STORYBOARD, ANIMATION

Priint Suite

Priint wanted an animated customer success story to display on their website.

As the turnaround time was limited, the storyboard was kept simple whilst retaining interest with modern character design & visuals.

I was able to deliver the storyboard within a few days, and the finished animation a few days after that.

Agency: BRIGHT VIDEO

Client: PRIINT

My Role: STORYBOARD, ANIMATION

Tiger Marketing

Tiger Marketing needed a short animation that explained how they could help small businesses. Using their branding as a base I designed a look that was both simple yet professional and would fit comfortably embedded in their existing website. The client was so pleased, they even had some of the graphics printed on vinyl and plastered onto their office walls!

Agency: UNITED MAGIC

Client: TIGER MARKETING

My Role: STORYBOARD, ANIMATION

National Grid

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Rug Doctor

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Madgex

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We Are Fetching

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Anvil

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Claranet

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Crosslinks

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Estgro

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National Apprenticeship Week

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Christmas Letters

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Priint Suite

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Tiger Marketing

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