DOUGIE - Drew Roper
DOUGIE by Drew Roper was made using a Professional Armature. It's a great example of how the armature can be used especially as the character has been designed with the joints exposed. The film was made whilst Drew was a Student. It's an old school slap-stick comedy about a young lad who's starting work on his 'first day' on a building site. What could possibly go wrong?
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Drew has pleased to have chosen our armatures for his film, he said, “The Armatures at Animation Supplies are outstanding in quality, style and durability. Not only are they more than perfect for the enthusiast/beginner but they have set such a phenomenal standard for the professional within the industry too.
I find them, especially the higher spec. models to be very lightweight and strong, making them more than substantial to be put through ‘their’ paces whilst lasting through the most painstaking of shots."
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Drew Roper - 'DOUGIE' - UK - April 2010 |
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Drew is currently a Freelance Stop-motion Animator having acquired an Animation degree from Southampton Solent University in 2009.
Whilst at university he worked as the assistant animator on “Little Stories About Big Ideas”, which inspired him to pursue his dream career as an animator. He has worked as a runner on “Fantastic Mr. Fox” as well as on a Walt Disney, Tim Burton production. Both which were ‘Fantastic’ experiences.
Drew is currently the “Animator in Residence” at Light House Media Centre in Wolverhampton where he is able work on his own productions. At the moment he is working on a short stop-motion project for a local Midlands Menswear Fashion Brand called LUKE which explains the "'Tail' of Denim" told through the eyes of a 'real' grafter in an old pre 19th Century pub (shown below). Drew has used a ProPlus armature for this character. The film features the iconic 'midland' actor Mark Williams (The Fast Show, Arthur Weasley in Harry Potter) as the voice. |
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Drew Roper - LUKE - UK - April 2010 |
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For the future, Drew hopes to pursue his dream of becoming more established within the industry and of one day, having his own studio. Ths next step on his way will come in June when he will be the assistant animator on ‘Timothy’ (Dir. Suzie Irlam, film evolved), the first ever 3D Stop-motion Short film.
View Drew's showreel below: |
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