TheStableRoom - BLOG

Wed, 25-Jan-12 - Everything you need to know...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

I'm often recruited to composite ideas from storyboards with supplied elements, and this was one such occasion with RMlightbox. The project consists of several high-definition outputs to be broadcast on various platforms more details on the workflow are on the project page

Tue, 24-Jan-12 - The Oil & Gas Industry.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AirEnergi required a fun, engaging and informative film to be screened within the industry and on their website to greet visitors. A challenging project and a very satisfying idea allowing multiple skills and the commissioning a great illustrator. Several hours worth of filming and dozens of illustrations go into the making of this film.

View the full project details here or simply watch below.

Wed, 05-Oct-11 - Chester Zoo Commercials

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A couple of new updates to the folio which are both broadcast commercials for Chester Zoo. The projects involved taking existing footage and re-working it to the new brand guidelines as developed by Music, the main ingredient was the inclusion of animated hand drawn type. This was brought to life through animating each letter individually and adding to the scene using different techniques such as rotoscoping and tracking.

You can see the first commercial here with the second one below. For the second commission the advert was promoting a touring exhibition and required careful inclusion and treatment of footage supplied from the US, we also had the opportunity to film the intro shot within the Jaguar pen

View the full project details here or simply watch below.

Tue, 02-Aug-11 - Man City Memberships

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

View the full project details here or simply watch below.

Sat, 02-Jul-11 - Filmed Photoshoot.

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

I was recently asked to attend a photoshoot for John Lewis which was featuring a model in several of the seasons up and coming outfits. What was particularly interesting about this shoot was the photographer intended to fire off some HD video with the Canon 5D at the same time as the photoshoot.

The creative directors aim was to split the edit into 2 sections, the first where the models clothes change on each step then the second section more as a fun edit featuring the clothes in detail.

I achieved all this without any computer controlled rigs, just working to the rhythm of the model and working the footage by time-remapping, shifting, re-sizing and grading to piece it. The main compositing was built on the day in After Effects, while at the studio and with the model and photographer before taking through to the editing stage.

You can read the Photolink blog post about this shoot here

Thu, 26-May-11 - New Project

Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

For this project was commissioned on a freelance basis by The Neighbourhood who also directed and produced the project. In the branding style already established this piece is a fast punchy kinetic text based animation. All motion graphics was completed within After Effects but with some subtle 3D elements added into the mix.

View the full project details here or simply watch below.

Wed, 16-Mar-11 - Mardi Gras...Another new project.

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Another animation for the MYLO series. I do like this one and became quite attached to the dude. A fun one which uses puppet technique lip-syncing, and particles o'plenty.

Mon, 14-Mar-11 - Project updates...and plenty o' them.

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

As MYLO is now live updates are going to be more frequent with this initial batch a good flavour of the work I've been involved in. What I liked about working on this project was the diverse styles and techniques required to realsie the ideas into short 1 minute films.

Theres more to come in the near future as projects are going live all the time...click on an image to lauch the project page.

Also new is this batch of films also for MYLO. These are a great bunch of animations which express the values of the site.
Click the image below to launch the project page.

Fri, 11-Mar-11 - More updates...

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Finally updating the site to the new vimeo player, this will allow a more stable HD delivery of videos and films and also gives you the opportunity to like, save and comment on projects. Have a rummage through the projects or alternatively you can go to my vimeo channel

I've also all Alternative Paris as a project page where you can find more details and the who's who of involvement. Click here

Fri, 04-Mar-11 - After Effects Animation Alt. Paris

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When I was shown the illustrated character I knew this had the potential to look great. It's another intro film for the MYLO project (see MYLO here) and a great one to work on. The brief was quite free with some key points needing emphasis. I used after effects to create this dark world and animate the character.