[FRAMED]: Dan Booty, VFX Producer, VAN
[FRAMED] exists to shine light on Framestore’s most fascinating cast of characters: its people. Presented with a probing list of questions and a demandingly short deadline, this feature puts the hopes, dreams, and desktops of our MVPs on the digital wall, for all to see. Welcome to [FRAMED].
What was your last brush with danger?
Not taking lights out with me on an evening bike ride and cycling down a trail in the pitch black.
Your last brush with greatness?
I’m still waiting for it…
Your worst character fault?
A dry sense of humour.
Your most shining quality?
A dry sense of humour.
You’re on the run from the law, where are you headed?
A long drive to Yellowknife.
Who’s your partner-in-crime?
My wife!
Fantasy cellmate?
Doc Brown.
Your greatest achievement?
It’s a toss up between suffering through university and coming out with a decent grade and then helping to bring two fabulous kids into the world.
Most valuable skill?
Singing any song in the style of David Bowie.
Go on, say something bragging:
Sorry… I can’t bring myself to do it.
Name your vice/pet peeve?
People that make the “hmmm” noise when they eat.
The DREAM project would entail:
Working in the music industry.
Your career highlight to date:
Being able to work in the same room with a couple of cool directors over the years.
This week I learnt that:
I can’t rock climb yet.
What’s your current view?
A home office with my kids paintings on the wall.
Give us a desk tour!
The usual set up, laptop, monitors and a lego Delorean.
Framestore is, to you, in three words:
Good friends, home and talent.
Best thing about your work environment?
Being able to work and see my family at the drop of a hat.
Framestore is great at:
Innovation and creativity.
Favourite artform?
Music!
Favourite image?
David Bowie’s Heroes album cover.
Fictional character you’d like to hang with?
Doc Brown and Marty McFly.
Happiness looks like:
Family.
If not here, then where?
The UK, probably Bristol… somewhere by the water.
What do you think of too often?
Everything all at once.
Couldn’t live without:
My wife!
If you ruled the world:
I’d bring back the 80’s.
Dan Booty, you’ve been [FRAMED].
