Compaq Bird

My first ever directing job, and still one of my favourites. All animated in pen and ink and shot in camera. Credits below

Above are my original sketch drawings for the pitch. The creative for the job was legendary ad man John Webster. I was fortunate to work with him on a couple of campaigns and learnt a great deal, the biggest being KEEP IT SIMPLE - a mantra that had a large part in me getting commissioned with just those designs.

Being green and raw I was paired up with the splendid and lovely Mario Cavalli and Dominic Griffiths for directing duties.

Credits

Direction : Mario Cavalli / Dominic Griffiths / Grant Orchard

Animation : Dominic Griffiths / Grant Orchard / Elroy Simmons

Co-ordination & Artworking : Michelle Hilton

Design : Grant Orchard

Music : Aphex Twin

Creative : John Webster (BBD)

Producer : Sue Goffe

Production Company : Studio AKA

* A caveat with all these credits is that I’ve compiled them through a combination of research and memory. If I’ve missed anyone out please get in contact so that I can rectify. Thanks :)