Hello, I'm John - a digital artist specialising in animation, with over 25 awards and screenings at international film festivals.

If you need some animation or graphics doing for your current projects or ideas, why not ask me if I can help?

With eight years of animation experience, both in house and freelance, I've worked for a number of different clients and been involved in a wide range of projects.

"John needs very little direction because he has an intelligence and creativity that instantly puts him in tune withn your vision. He is a joy to work with and sets standards that very few artists could match."
James Hughes, Writer/Director The Velvet Abstract

"John has worked with us on a few of our projects. He’s passionate, hard working and, most importantly, a very good character animator. He’s a real contributor. Hands off!"
Morgan Powell, Seed Animation

"John quickly became an integral member of our production team. He was brought in as an animator, but proved himself equally skilled as a compositor, special effects artist and director. He is my first port of call if I want something doing on time and well."
Jon Turner, Kilogramme

"John did exceptional work on 'Dr Who: Infinite Quest', as animator, sfx artist and compositor, a gifted and focussed addition to any creative team (could also do with a bit of a trim)."
Steve Maher, Firestep

Clients include BBC, CBBC, UK Gold, Lemsip, Studio Liddell, HBO, Impossible Pictures, Cosgrove Hall, Seed Animation, First Choice Travel, Lynchpin, Olbas Oil, Firestep, Kilogramme, Perception, Realtime UK

June 09 WMV (Hires) 20mb Download Link
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Shotlist(pdf) / Shotlist(rtf) Shot list breakdown


Some other little bits and pieces that arent in the current show reel, in no particular order! Click em to read more and view...

Streaks and Lines Lets Be Chefs
The Long Walk Home Dads Once Upon a Time in Mid Wales Roary The Racing Car
Angry Bob Angry Bob

My work has been shown in over 25 international film festivals, including several awards and screenings at the Annecy Film Festival, Vancouver Effects and Animation Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Los Angeles International Short Film Festival, Anima Mundi, and the Royal Television Society.

I've had a wide range of animation experience, from games, arts council short film productions, University lecturing and workshops, freelance advertising and promotional work, and production studio work.

Software experience in production has been mainly with Softimage|XSI, 3D Studio Max, AfterEffects, Reactor, Particle Illusion and a little bit of Maya.


I work in a studio on Newton Street in Manchester city centre, just off Piccadily.

From small scale solo jobs to large productions, I can help you create what you need.

Im available to work on-site pretty much anywhere (depending on the duration of the project), or work from my studio in Manchester, and work regularly in London. I can drop right into a Max or XSI based pipeline with little notice, and any requirements can be discussed.

Please don't hestitate to get in touch and find out what i can do for you.

Thanks!

EMAIL: john@johnhedley.co.uk
PHONE: (0)7906 651578