Jon Draper Email & Phone Number

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

AI Animation Researcher | AI Animation Consultant | AI EducatorAs an AI Animation Researcher, I specialize in testing and combining the latest AI-powered creative tools with traditional animation techniques. My goal is to push the boundaries of what's possible in animation, constantly experimenting with cutting-edge tools to unlock new efficiencies, artistic control, and visual possibilities.In my role as an AI Animation Consultant, I work with industry leaders, advising studios and production houses on how to effectively integrate AI processes into their existing pipelines. By blending AI innovation with established workflows, I help studios save time, reduce costs, and enhance creativity without sacrificing quality.As an AI Educator, I share my knowledge and experience through YouTube content and paid courses. I provide hands-on training that empowers artists, animators, and studios to harness the power of AI in their projects, equipping them with the skills needed for the future of animation.I also run the aianimation.com website, where I host course content, direct the site's evolution and design, and showcase the work of over 4,500+ creative members.

Wembury, Plymouth, South Devon, Uk

I'm the founder of Stormy Studio Ltd and head up our growing team of talented motion and video designers.We're a creative animation and video production studio in Devon producing professional business marketing videos for large corporate companies and the coolest of startups. We're a small team of professional creatives with a wide range of 2D and 3D animation design skills, plus we also film a little bit too.The studio was officially founded in March 2015 and we've been growing steadily ever since and now work from our studio just a stones throw from a local beach in Mount Batten, Plymouth, Devon.We're always trying to pursue and push the latest trends in animation and design whilst working to a clients given budget.I have a wide range of knowledge on corporate filmed video production to back up our in house animation team.

Addlestone/Weybridge Surrey

Working on a growing collection of top spec Macs and PCs I take great satisfaction in producing high end video and motion graphics work for a wide range of clients. At 'Shoot You' we produce a high level of work quickly and at a very competitive rate. Working within a group of talented and driven individuals we mix a good level of fun with a shared passion for producing great looking and original work.

Working for one of the UK's leading kids cartoon production companies I worked using a Wacom tablet cleaning up drawings, colouring in frames and also colouring some of the intricate backgrounds used in the productions.

Produced a DVD/video mixing video footage, 2d and 3d animation. It contained some nice stylized 3d animation and was one of my first pieces of paid animation work on leaving university.

Southampton

To help fund my way to completing my degree where I received 1st Degree Honours in Illustration & Animation at Southampton University. I worked part time at a Art & Design supplies store in Southampton. Whilst earning a little extra I also learnt an awful lot about the wide variety of art mediums available which over the years have helped in the creative production decisions in the video production industry.

Bachelor Of Arts With Honours, Illustration And Animation, 1St

• I graduated with a 1st Degree with Honors in Illustration and Animation. • My 3rd Year Student Film ' 'The Tales of Heavens Waiting.

Btec Art And Design, Distinction