animation

Examples of animation produced by Adrian Cartwright Planet illustration.

Animation is an area that planet illustration is interested in. Over the years planet has done commercial animation for companies like Rolls Royce plc, and Carlton Cinema. Other animations on this page range from commissioned work and experimental animation.

Over the last 30 years planet has produced illustrations, and only occasionally had the opportunity to create animated work. Having always enjoyed the creative process of animation, and the extra dimension of time added to our work.

I’ve worked with many different types of software and processes. From creating individual Adobe illustrator frames to compile together using Adobe Premiere Pro. I’ve used iMovie and even a plugin in SketchUp. And more to experience in the future.

 I look forward to the next animation commission.

Contact me if you have an animation project that needs my help. I would love to listen to your ideas, and perhaps we can work together to create something really great.

The Globe Animation was commissioned directly from KBR for their corporate event in the US. It’s also used for promotional items digitally. To learn more about this animation, simply give me a call, and I’ll be happy to discuss it and your animation needs.

An illustration was the origin of this animation. If you want to see the illustration, simply click here. And for more illustration examples click on the portfolio here

Created for Everyone Active to promote their leisure centres, this animation was designed for fast, engaging online use.

Developed using SketchUp, it delivers a cost-effective, professional solution ideal for social media and digital marketing, helping to clearly communicate and strengthen the brand. Call Adrian 07803126079

Example illustration to demonstrate the motion graphics using Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro and SketchUp.

Assembly animation ideal for pre packed items that need assembly. Typically paper instructions are included with items. But this idea is to simply have a supporting QR code, where the user can stream the assembly animation.

Give Adrian a call if you think this is a great idea. Call 07803126079

I’ve included this style and animation example to represent the animation I did for Rolls Royce plc. Due to their strict copyright contracts, I’m unable to show you the work I did for them, but this example gives you a slight suggestion of the style I produced for them.

If you like it, please get in touch. I enjoyed this style of animation, and would love to do more.

Give me a call here. 07803126079

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Customer FAQ

illustrator FAQ

It’s best to contact Adrian with a clear idea what you want, but if you’re not sure, that’s no problem. You can have an informal chat about what you want to do. This is normally the best method. Call Adrian 07803126079

Delivery is typically within 2 weeks. Although the delivery depends on many factors, like amount of work involved. The speed in which reference or answers to questions from the customer can also impact progress. In other cases, some commissions are completed in a matter of a few days. It all depends on the volume of work, and schedule. I suggest asking during the briefing. 

In 33 years freelancing, I’ve never had a job go bad. But I do have a process in place to help protect the customer and myself. It’s a simple process. The illustration is produce over multiple steps, to avoid confusion or going off track. My customers like it, because it involves them, giving input. That way we avoid misunderstanding things, and if so, it’s corrected at that stage.
I always encourage my customers to honestly give feedback when the illustration is delivered to make sure they’re happy with it. And if there’s anything (it happens), then it’s rectified.
Read my reviews to see how commissions go. Reviews

Typically, the copyright belongs to the original artist, but the exclusive usage belongs to the commissioning customer. This is standard international copyright law. And means that nobody without consent from the original artist and commissioner can legally use part of or wholly the art in question. Copyright Law

The best method to start with is a telephone conversation. This will cover many questions, and help guide the best options available. This will speed things up a lot, and answer any concerns you might have. Call Adrian  07803126079

Budgets are helpful, but not necessary. Sometimes people will put in a low budget, thinking it will get a good price for the illustration. The fact is, it will only limit the volume of work done for the commission.
Try to be realistic about commissioning a bespoke illustration from a professional illustrator.
I don’t overcharge my customers, because they’ll go somewhere else next time.

It’s good business to be honest and work together as a team to get the best results. Simples !
Often an illustrator will need reference to produce illustrations. Depending on the subject, the commissioning customer might have private information or technical data/plans or items that would be extremely helpful for producing the illustration.
So please collect reference suitable for the commission.

During the illustration process, it’s important that there’s communication between the illustrator and one other, who’s the point of contact regarding the illustration commission. This is often the person who contacts the illustrator originally. But sometimes it’s a team of people.
In that case one person should be appointed the main contact. This will avoid conflicting feedback, and keep a clear channel for communication.