Thoughts on Generative AI
Tash & Pete on Radio Cardiff
Tash Sanganoo kindly invited Anchor Animation director Pete Nicholson on her Tuesday afternoon show, on January 20th 2026.
Sustainability in Motion
This blog post outlines Anchor Animation's green policy, as of January 16th 2026.
Which type of content should I invest in? Anchor’s Strategy Guide for 2026
Explainer videos, brand films, social posts, and more… What is the right content for you as 2026 unfolds?
Anchor Animation’s New Home in Cardiff
Anchor Animation is now part of the Rabble co-working community, based in Cardiff.
Film: Introducing Anchor
We wanted to share a bit of who we are and what we do. Enjoy!
Iconographic Animation: Creating Icons People Love
Iconographic animation is a great way to enhancing UX and making digital content more engaging. Animated icons add a touch of creativity that can help convey messages, add visual interest or create emotional connections.
Character Animation in Motion Design: The Key to Engaging Audiences
Character animation is a powerful tool in motion design that can significantly enhance audience engagement. By bringing characters to life, brands can create relatable stories that resonate with viewers on a personal level and drive response.
Use Social Media Marketing to Drive Theatre Attendance
Animated video is highly engaging. Viewers tend to remember 95% of a message when they watch it in a video, compared to just 10% when reading it via text.
Investing in Accessibility
This week I read an insightful post on LinkedIn from digital agency Drum Studios about return-on-investment with accessibility features.
Design, Animation and Creativity in Motion Graphics
“What do you do?” is sometimes a difficult question to ask. Animation is a subset of motion design, but I still often say “We’re an animation company, but think more the logo at the end of a TV ad than a Disney character”.
How Music and Sound Effects Elevate Your Animated Stories
When producing engaging animated visuals, I’ve always felt music and even simple sound effects improve production values, increase impact and elevate the content.