Dave Alex Riddett

Dave Alex Riddett

Dave Alex Riddett (born November 25, 1954[1] in Harborough, England)[2] is a prominent English cinematographer mostly known for his work at Aardman Animations.

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Early life and education

Riddett was brought up in village of Great Bowden.[2] His father, Alec Riddett, was a photographer and artistic manager at Harborough Theatre, hence was Riddett's love for art and cinema.[2] Riddett studied Art in Loughborough College, Communication Design (Film) at Leeds College of Art (Bachelor's Degree) and received Certificate in Radio, Film and Television at University of Bristol.

Career

After finishing University of Bristol Riddett directed some student projects there. Then, in 1983 he and Dave Borthwick opened studio bolexbrothers, producing short films, music promos and TV title sequences. In 1985, still being employed by bolexbrothers, Riddett's talent was noted by Aardman Animations and he joined them as freelance member. Here he notably worked with Nick Park on his acclaimed Creature Comforts short and legendary Wallace & Gromit series. Notably, Riddett quit bolexbrothers after 6 years of working here during production of Creature Comforts. During his early years at Aardman Dave also supplied his camera skills for "Sledgehammer" music video.[3]

Director numerous TV Commercials and Short Films. Showreel;http://www.sohosoho.tv/player/player.pl?token=JCX08N2H;autoplay=1

In 2000 Riddett provided special effects and was Director of photography on much-acclaimed Chicken Run, Aardman's first feature production then, and was nominated on BAFTA Awards for his work.[4] In 2005 and 2008 Riddett was Director of Photography for Wallace & Gromit's first feature film and for recent short Wallace and Gromit in A Matter of Loaf & Death respectively. Currently Dave does photography on new W & G series Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention.[2] He also provided animation for some other independent productions, being freelancer as mentioned.

Among his efforts at Aardman is co-direction of their animated logo.[2]

Personal

Riddett and his wife are living in Bristol, city of Aardman's HQ. They have 2 children, daughter Charly and son Max.

References

  1. ^ Dave Alex Riddett's page at Freebase
  2. ^ a b c d e Talk on Wallace & Gromit by Harborough Mail, 7 March 2011.
  3. ^ Full credits of "Sledgehammer" at Turner Classic Movies Database.
  4. ^ BAFTA Film Nominations 2000.

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