DAVE SKERTCHLY’S ANNUAL ANIMATION SHOW

Surrey Border Movie Makers meeting in March was dedicated to the world of animation. Club member Dave Skertchly

has always had a great interest in animation and is currently enrolled on a full time Animation BA degree course at the University of Creative Arts in Farnham.

Starting 55 years ago Dave has created many animations and this includes making a huge array of his own models and props using plasticine, pottery, cardboard and anything he can get his hands on that produces the required effect. In 2022 Dave presented the film club to a viewing of his film ’Mary Rose The True Story’, he says that it remains the highlight of his animation career. During the meeting Dave discussed the animation software packages available some of which are free and he encouraged the audience to ‘have a go’. Expensive cameras are not essential, many films are now made on iPhones or tablets. Ai can and has been used in the club to make animations such as ‘More Tea Vicar?’ a Pixar type 3D animated film created by Jim Reed and another animation by Dave called ‘Bell, Book and Candle’ based on the missing panel of the Bayeux Tapestry. These films can be viewed on the Surrey Border website under ‘Challenges’. Dave is always interested to hear from anyone involved or interested in animation and can be contacted via the Contact Form on the clubs website.

The next meeting is on Friday 10th April and will be a hands- on evening when a live band will be filmed.

If you are interested in any aspects of filmmaking including using ‘Ai’, we always welcome new members. You can find out more about us by visiting our website www.surreyborder.org.uk or email secretary@surreyborder.org.uk.

We meet on the first Friday of each month at St Joan’s Centre, 19 Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ there is plenty of parking and your first visit is free.

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