Digital + Interactive
I'm an innovative and highly experienced Motion / Performance Capture Director + 1st AD.
I've worked in the volume for twenty years on over a hundred projects and bring a wealth of knowledge to every shoot.
Recent Projects
Performance Director
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Having trained as an actor and director, I have a unique approach that can support both new and familiar performers and animation teams in the volume.
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I streamline shoots to get the best performances and data for your vision, and align with current industry standards to make shoots a fun and safe experience.
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Whether it's Cinematic shoots, VO-cap, Locomotion or acting to pre-recorded dialogue, they are all an opportunity to tell a good story; emotional and psychological, physical and precise.
1st Assistant Director (AD)
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Whether you need help with the shot-lists, structuring a shoot, connecting casts and crew together, or just more hands on deck for the shoot itself, I provide a safe, fun and rigorous process.
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Having worked in the industry for more than twenty years, on over hundred Mo-cap/P-cap/VO-cap projects, it's rare I come across something new in the volume. I take away any surprises ensuring a smooth shoot.
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Great time management and communication skills. I like to be busy, helping to build sets, mark floors and ensure the wellbeing of the cast and crew.
Locomotion + Action
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I have worked on multiple locomotion + actions shoots as both a performer and a director, bridging the gap between action stunt co-ordinators, talent and animation teams.
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As an ex-gymnast I can ensure safety, imaginative explorations and creative solutions on every shoot.
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Working with a stunt co-ordinator I choreograph and connect character to action in a fluid and efficient way, ensuring you get clean usable data.
Training
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Creative Associate for The Mocap Vaults, a training ground for directors, animators and performers, teaching a range of classes across the UK and Internationally.
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Lectured at various symposiums and events about performing for the digital realm, as well as contributing to various books on the subject for Bloomsbury, Methuen and Red Globe Press.
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Head of Movement at ALRA and Rose Bruford SW drama schools, following my movement and creative training at the renowned École internationale de théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris.
I have been teaching with The Mocap Vaults since its conception in 2014. The gold standard in training for motion capture acting, directing and production. We have headquarters in London, Los Angeles, Toronto and Stockholm and all staff are industry regulars that bring their extensive insight and experience to every class.
Recognised by studios, game developers and VFX houses around the world, we have helped dozens of students to book work in the industry,
