Damon Bannister

Damon Bannister is a Lecturer in Animation at the School of Digital Arts (SODA), Manchester Metropolitan University. His expertise spans 3D animation, compositing, and visual effects, with a focus on filmmaking and cinematography. His personal work investigates sequential storytelling through stationary objects and ergodic narratives in audio/visual contexts.

• Current Research: Projects include Dead Already (exploring transmedia narratives and spectral themes) and Metahuman to Stop Motion (integrating Epic Games’ Metahumans with motion capture in stop-motion animation).
• Collaborations: Works closely with SODA colleagues on transdisciplinary initiatives.

Research Trends & Projects: His recent work emphasizes the intersection of generative AI with creative arts, particularly in transdisciplinary teaching frameworks. Projects like Future Spaces examine student-led AI integration in digital visual and sound creation, fostering debates on ethical and pedagogical implications.

Exhibitions & Presentations: Notable contributions include the Storytellers & Machines exhibition (2024) and presentations at the LEED Teaching and Learning Conference (2024) and Haunted Modernities (2025), highlighting AI’s role in artistic practice and education.