Music Videos & Animation – Trunk Animation

Posted by on Jul 7, 2015 in Animation
Music Videos & Animation – Trunk Animation

It’s no secret to anyone that bothers to read the About Me section of my site that before Graphic Design, I used to study music and just because I no longer study it doesn’t mean I am no longer a ‘musician’. My poor neighbours can attest to that – I own a trumpet… Anyway, something […]

Bringing Illustrations To Life

Posted by on Jul 6, 2015 in Animation, Illustration, Own Work
Bringing Illustrations To Life

Since I started mucking around with After Effects in an attempt at 2D animation, I thought it might be nice to animate some of my illustrations so that they come to life online. So far I have mastered the art of “rotating things a wee bit” as can be seen in this little GIF (which […]

Computer Arts Magazine Cover Competition: Top 30!

Posted by on Jun 25, 2015 in Illustration, Own Work
Computer Arts Magazine Cover Competition: Top 30!

Since starting my course at Glasgow Clyde College, I have been getting Computer Arts Magazine. I remember I first bought an issue as part of an assignment in our ‘Intro to Magazine Design’ class. The assignment was simple – have a look in the shops and bring in examples of what you think good magazine […]

Testing Your Kerning

Posted by on May 26, 2015 in Typography
Testing Your Kerning

As a student, my typography skills have seen a vast improvement over the last few years but I am fully aware that I have a long way to go. Once you start, it becomes impossible to switch off – I am constantly checking for em/en dashes and looking at kerning on posters. It’s almost like […]

Addicted To Your Phone Animation

Posted by on May 16, 2015 in Animation, Own Work
Addicted To Your Phone Animation

I am coming to the end of my second year studying Graphic Design and this year, I took a class in 2D Animation. I have always been interested in animation – 2D in particular (I took 3D animation last year and nearly had a meltdown – hats off to Pixar!) and was eager to try […]

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