Parrott.Cliff
Since 1999, Clifford Parrott, (aka Parrott.Cliff), has worked internationally as an Animation Director and Storyboard Artist across the US, Canada, and Ireland. His career includes directing and boarding for industry powerhouses like Disney, Cartoon Network, NBC-Universal, ESPN, Comedy Central, and Brown Bag Films, as well as collaborating with creative icons such as Adam Sandler, Damon Wayans, and Dana Carvey.
In 2009, Clifford co-founded Ireland’s Magpie 6 Media, where he created and directed hit animated series including Rocka-Bye Island, Brewster the Rooster, The Wee Littles, and The Travels of the Young Marco Polo.
Beyond production, Clifford is a dedicated industry mentor; directing, revising, and supervising board teams via tools like Flow Production Tracking, Frame.io, and FTrack, and guiding emerging talent through Screen Ireland’s National Talent Academy for Animation.
An industry thought leader, he frequently writes on narrative storytelling, explores cutting-edge tools like Blender 3D, and co-authored the widely adopted textbook, Hollywood 2D Digital Animation: The New Flash Production Revolution. (Read more below)
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Hollywood 2D Digital Animation: The New Flash Production Revolution provides an insider’s roadmap to how digital 2D animation, specifically Adobe Animate, is reshaping broadcast television and feature film production. Moving beyond basic web tutorials, this comprehensive guide bridge the gap between creative artistry and the real-world demands of major Hollywood studios.
Readers will discover how to harness Animate for professional broadcast pipelines, covering essential industry topics including production workflows, studio budgeting, scheduling, labour considerations, and character animation techniques.
Author Spotlight: Clifford Parrott
Co-authored alongside industry veteran Sandro Corsaro, Clifford Parrott brings invaluable, battle-tested expertise directly from the front lines of professional animation. He is a Multi-Award-Winning Filmmaker for the animated short, “The Inbetweener” which earned a prestigious Leo Award nomination.