Lauren McDonald

I believe it is easy to lose that childhood passion that moulds us as we become adults. I know that I've been struck with an existentialism of why we do anything - what is the point of it all? My work looks to capture the fantasy, the silly, the serious; pockets of little universes that can bring people joy, or encourage palpable thought.

To me Compositing is the magic that truly brings life to the worlds we seek to create. I sincerely love that no project is the same, or follows the same process. Whether is it the almost Lovecraftian mythologies behind 'Baobhan Sith' - where my goal was to truly push the uncanny, unnatural Scottish wildlands. Or perhaps it is in the silly, childlike cartoons we saw as children that I sought to capture within 'Bud'.

Every world has its own language that I hope I have managed to translate within my work.

VFX is a relatively new venture I've been learning. I like to compare it to that of learning an entirely new language compared to the 2D pipeline. Exciting, thrilling; and scratches the metaphorical itch in my brain to push the boundaries of silliness and reality. That is truly what I love about Animation. It is the seemingly endless possibility where all passions are welcome. I have never felt placed into a box, and have always felt challenged to push my ideas even further.

I truly hope you enjoy our final films, and the little pockets of universe we have made for you. That child within you will be grateful, trust me!