I am a Nottingham-based independent designer, publisher and filmmaker NOW SEMI-RETIRED who has been working in media and creative industries (mostly London-based) since the late 1980s. I provide creative resources in VIDEO PRODUCTION and traditional PRINT PUBLISHING, including production planning, editing, camerawork, graphic design, photoshop compositing and promotion. I also work on a collaborative basis with artists, festivals and events at grass roots level to provide production support and documentary recording.
As an creative extension to my media work, I am a hands on person, providing GARDENING SERVICES and support to community permaculture projects. You'd be surprised how similar these disciplines are, especially when it comes to design, planning and the graft that goes into making the job right. Except there's no undo button if you dig up Aunt Mabel's prize-winning begonias! In both I provide practical, cost effective solutions and won't break my back or your budget from the bank!
All work in every discipline is of course THE HIGHEST QUALITY and always will be!
In 2021 I'm celebrating thirty years of virus-free (!) Apple Mac use, starting with the humble Mac SE II (over a grand second hand, 9 inch black and white screen, 2mb RAM, 20Mb hard disc - such luxury), and have found myself back publishing material for the revived Eastern Heroes, almost 25 years later (and like the old days guess who gets the whort end of the stick when it comes to getting paid!!!). Back in kung fu land, although I've been busy doing work for IFD Films / Toby Russell and Bruce Lee Review over the years, in between managing the environment properly! And yes. that is version 1 of Adobe Photoshop on the shelf.
SERVICES I OFFER:
IN DESKTOP PUBLISHING: Production planning and practical design - editorial, copywriting and proof reading - image scanning and processing - graphic design elements and page layout, including typesetting - liaison with printers for delivery of finished product.
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Logo design - vector graphics - Photoshop compositions at all sizes - image digitisation, clean-up and archiving.
IN MEDIA AND VIDEO: Production design and planning - scripting and storyboards - camerawork - time-lapse photography - animation - video editing and titling - motion graphics - outputting and format conversions - social media management - DVD authoring - archiving - VHS conversion to DVD.
Promotional shorts, documentaries, creative activities, music videos, event coverage, it's all within my capabilities!!
IN PHOTOGRAPHY: Creative photography for every occasion - model or product shots - events - nature and wildlife - pets!... anything and everything, all at 4K or higher!
IN THE COMMUNITY & GARDENING: General site management - site planning and landscaping - supervision of workers and public - event promotion and co-ordination.
MY RESOURCES:
Mac and PC, all capable of HD video editing and output, as well as more than capable of handling more traditional DTP applications. Sony HD camcorders and Canon DSLRs, plus associated lenses and audio recording accessories. An innovative creative imagination and the practical thought to put it into action!!! A couple of spades and four candles. No Hoes.
As an creative extension to my media work, I am a hands on person, providing GARDENING SERVICES and support to community permaculture projects. You'd be surprised how similar these disciplines are, especially when it comes to design, planning and the graft that goes into making the job right. Except there's no undo button if you dig up Aunt Mabel's prize-winning begonias! In both I provide practical, cost effective solutions and won't break my back or your budget from the bank!
All work in every discipline is of course THE HIGHEST QUALITY and always will be!
In 2021 I'm celebrating thirty years of virus-free (!) Apple Mac use, starting with the humble Mac SE II (over a grand second hand, 9 inch black and white screen, 2mb RAM, 20Mb hard disc - such luxury), and have found myself back publishing material for the revived Eastern Heroes, almost 25 years later (and like the old days guess who gets the whort end of the stick when it comes to getting paid!!!). Back in kung fu land, although I've been busy doing work for IFD Films / Toby Russell and Bruce Lee Review over the years, in between managing the environment properly! And yes. that is version 1 of Adobe Photoshop on the shelf.
SERVICES I OFFER:
IN DESKTOP PUBLISHING: Production planning and practical design - editorial, copywriting and proof reading - image scanning and processing - graphic design elements and page layout, including typesetting - liaison with printers for delivery of finished product.
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Logo design - vector graphics - Photoshop compositions at all sizes - image digitisation, clean-up and archiving.
IN MEDIA AND VIDEO: Production design and planning - scripting and storyboards - camerawork - time-lapse photography - animation - video editing and titling - motion graphics - outputting and format conversions - social media management - DVD authoring - archiving - VHS conversion to DVD.
Promotional shorts, documentaries, creative activities, music videos, event coverage, it's all within my capabilities!!
IN PHOTOGRAPHY: Creative photography for every occasion - model or product shots - events - nature and wildlife - pets!... anything and everything, all at 4K or higher!
IN THE COMMUNITY & GARDENING: General site management - site planning and landscaping - supervision of workers and public - event promotion and co-ordination.
MY RESOURCES:
Mac and PC, all capable of HD video editing and output, as well as more than capable of handling more traditional DTP applications. Sony HD camcorders and Canon DSLRs, plus associated lenses and audio recording accessories. An innovative creative imagination and the practical thought to put it into action!!! A couple of spades and four candles. No Hoes.