A Blog for animation enthusiasts, animation hobbyists and animation students. It is published in Britain.

About

My name is David Jefferson and I live in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

I have a background in graphic design and was the editor of Animator magazine between 1982 and 1993.

Animation is my hobby and an enduring passion. I have explored most methods of animation including drawn, plasticine/clay, puppet and computer. I hope that my articles will help and encourage those readers who make animated movies as a hobby or as students.

The Magazine Library section of this website comprises of magazine articles originally published in Animator between 1982 and 1993. I am sure that animation enthusiasts will find inspiration among the pages of Animator magazine, particularly if they are making their own films. Those who are studying the history of animation will be able to mine a rich vein of information from the pages of Animator.

Animator magazine was published in what many consider to be the golden age of hand animation in Britain. The rise of commercial TV advertising provided the backing that fuelled an outpouring of creativity in the UK. In 30 issues of Animator we covered this exciting period and spoke to the animators involved. This is your chance to experience that period with the first hand accounts published in Animator. Issues will be added at regular intervals so that you can follow the story of British animation.

To contact David Jefferson email: info@animatormag.com

My other websites

Prick and stitch

Stitching Cards - patterns with instructions for making beautiful greetings cards. Embroider the pattern directly on to your card. Free patterns for you to try.

Form-A-Lines stitching card patterns

Pinbroidery stitching card patterns

String Art Fun