**Hello!** I'm Holly, an experienced animator and illustrator with over a decade of studio expertise in crafting 2D animations and motion graphics for a wide variety of clients and industries. My skillset spans the entire animation pipeline, including concept development, storyboarding, character design, asset creation, and animation using After Effects. I take pride in delivering creative, polished work tailored to each project's unique needs. A recent highlight of my career was serving as Lead Animator (director, cel animator, and After Effects compositor) for the international opening of the Commonwealth Games. Take a look at the project here: [Commonwealth Games Animation](_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Illustration is at the heart of my creative process, shaping and enriching much of my work. I believe that some of the most captivating ideas start as simple doodles, evolving into something extraordinary. Explore my latest showreel here: [Showreel](_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ You can also find additional examples of my work on my website: [hollyjameson.co.uk](_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Let’s create something amazing together!…

Holly Astra

**Hello!** I'm Holly, an experienced animator and illustrator with over a decade of studio expertise in crafting 2D animations and motion graphics for a wide variety of clients and industries. My skillset spans the entire animation pipeline, including concept development, storyboarding, character design, asset creation, and animation using After Effects. I take pride in delivering creative, polished work tailored to each project's unique needs. A recent highlight of my career was serving as Lead Animator (director, cel animator, and After Effects compositor) for the international opening of the Commonwealth Games. Take a look at the project here: [Commonwealth Games Animation](_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Illustration is at the heart of my creative process, shaping and enriching much of my work. I believe that some of the most captivating ideas start as simple doodles, evolving into something extraordinary. Explore my latest showreel here: [Showreel](_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ You can also find additional examples of my work on my website: [hollyjameson.co.uk](_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Let’s create something amazing together!…

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Hello!

I’m Holly, an experienced animator and illustrator with over a decade of studio expertise in crafting 2D animations and motion graphics for a wide variety of clients and industries.

My skillset spans the entire animation pipeline, including concept development, storyboarding, character design, asset creation, and animation using After Effects. I take pride in delivering creative, polished work tailored to each project’s unique needs.

A recent highlight of my career was serving as Lead Animator (director, cel animator, and After Effects compositor) for the international opening of the Commonwealth Games. Take a look at the project here: [Commonwealth Games Animation](Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Illustration is at the heart of my creative process, shaping and enriching much of my work. I believe that some of the most captivating ideas start as simple doodles, evolving into something extraordinary.

Explore my latest showreel here: [Showreel](Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
You can also find additional examples of my work on my website: [hollyjameson.co.uk](Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Let’s create something amazing together!

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Masters in Animation at Edinburgh College of Art
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Energy & Utilities, Computers & Electronics
    uniE608 Anime Style 2D Animation - Commonwealth games
    The opening/closing title sequence for the commonwealth games is a combination of 2D animation and live action video. Where the camera takes the viewer in a fast paced, high energy journey around well-known Birmingham landmarks. ​ I created a combination of hand drawn and rotoscoped animation with after effects compositing to show a diverse range of people, places and vibrancy in the city. animator…
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