PERSONAL PROFILE
A multi skilled person with 20 years experience in the media industry, accustomed to working to tight deadlines and budgets. on all types of projects both as part of a team or without supervision, for a large variety of small and large organisations,  competent and capable of relating to a diversity of people in a professional and diplomatic manner, and possesses a good sense of humour, conscientious, has the ability to motivate his colleagues, and believes that good teamwork will always achieve high goals, has an ability to problem solve, identify  solutions and can oversee projects from their inception to a satisfactory conclusion by utilising his skills, A hard-working and committed  individual.

DIRECTING
I have Directed  programmes for Film, broadcast television, corporate video, multimedia, and the sell-through market. One of my programmes (a corporate drama for Lynx) won an IVCA award, and Recently I completed a Drama for British Telecom, Battle for Treasure Castle, A children`s comedy adventure filmed in Holland, a  Cartoon short for a Pharmaceutical Company and a Asian music video.
Directing has given me lots of experience in managing groups of people, this includes delegating work to achieve maximum results on time and on budget.
 
CAMERAMAN/EDITOR
A very good  Beta Lighting/Cameraman, have filmed in many foreign locations, recently I made a Music video, this was filmed in Lanzerote, I worked for B`ham Live Television from January 1998 to May 1998 as a News Cameraman/Avid Editor. I have hands on experience in many Beta Linear and Non Linear edit systems, including Avid, & Premiere systems. I am currently learning  Speed Razor on the DigiSuite.

PC AND MAC SOFTWARE
Experienced with  Mac and PC Computers using the following software,
 

Adobe PhotoShop 6
Adobe After Effects  5
Adobe Premiere 4.2 5.00 and 6.00
Newtek`s Lightwave3D 5.6 and 6.5
Corel Xara
Bryce 3D 5
Dreamweaver 4
Netscape Communicator
Microsoft Publisher 2000
Meta Creations Painter
ANIMATION AND SPECIAL EFFECTS
I have produced many 3D animations and stills using Lightwave 3D software, these have been for Corporate, Cable television, and Music Video`s, plus effects for 3D Stereoscopic productions. I have also created many Special effect sequences using After Effects software.  (Showreel available on Video / DVD or CD Rom)

WEB SITES AND MULTIMEDIA CREATION
Designed and set up several Web sites including my own Site at: http://www.media55.co.uk
One for British Telecom demonstrating  future TV and  Communication facility's, Another major project  was creating a stereoscopic animation for a multimedia at the British Nuclear Fuel's Visitors Centre. This 'edutainment' programme described the principles of nuclear fission, The latest project was a large product information CD for British Steel.

ANGEL FILMS, STUDIO MANAGER 1991 - 1992  (ANGEL BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS LTD)
I was Studio Manager for 18 months, and was responsible for the running of the Studio, attending sales meetings, working on proposals, doing Camera work Graphics and Editing, Teaching film students on day release, Directing and Managing a small team of people.
 
CORPORATE VIDEO AND FREELANCE WORK
I set up my own Video Production Company producing corporate videos from 1981 to 1985, During this time I worked on all types of programmes and filmed in many foreign locations including the USA, Greece, Spain, Africa, France, Denmark and Holland.
From 1985  to the present time I have done freelance work for many studios as Director / Cameraman / Editor. and from 1990 this included Computer Graphics and Animation.
 
3D STEREOSCOPIC  IMAGERY
I have made many stereoscopic  3D films for Theme parks and for Industry, and most recently made a 3D video featuring Norman Wisdom.  (DVD or CD Rom Showreel  available for viewing only)
 
TEACHING
During my career I have had the opportunity of Teaching people some of the skills that I have:
Teachers from Edward Campion School Birmingham (Graphics)
Students from Kidderminster College ( Video Production Skills)
Southampton University (Stereoscopic Animation)
Group of Female Engineers at British Telecom  (Video Production skills)
Lecturing in Digital editing and Video Production skills, Part time at Wulfrun College in Wolverhampton.
I have also given many talks and demonstrations on Stereoscopic Photography to professional Society's

FILM TRAINING
I trained for one year at the Central Film Unit, Richmond, learning all aspects of film production; this culminated in working on a 16 mm puppet film, ("The Little Match Stick Girl")
I then made a film for the Army ("Snow Queen").

THEATRE AND MUSIC
I am a very keen amateur actor and I have appeared in many stage musicals and plays. playing Leads and Character parts. The most recent in June 1999 was Dead Funny at the Cresant Theatre, Birmingham.
My Theatre work and Music Training have helped in many aspects of my work:
Gives me a sympathetic approach to people in front of the camera,
Having a better understanding of the merits of a performance and how to improve it,
Cutting to music and pacing of edits, and choosing music tracks for the edit.

BRITISH ARMY BANDSMAN
Six and a half years with The Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters Regimental  Band from 1975 To 1981. This included one year at the Kneller Hall School of Music, I passed all 3 music grades - equivalent to all the Associated Board of Music exams.

MOBILE  CINEMA
On leaving school, I set up as a businessman and entrepreneur - running my own 16mm mobile cinema.
 
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Travel, Walking, Theatre, Reading, Photography.

CLIENT LIST
GEC MARINE
NATIONAL FREIGHT CARRIERS
3D IMAGES LTD ( David Burder )
BRITISH SUGARCRAFT ASSOCIATION
BRITISH TELECOM
EXEL LOGISTICS
ANGEL BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS LTD
LEYTON DENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
BRITANNIA PHARMACEUTICALS
3D EXPERIENCE
VISION ASSOCIATES
PENDER KENNING & HOLT
MINDS EYE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
ISTEAD AUDIO VISUAL
SECOND CITY VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
PHIL PICKARD PHOTOGRAPHY
FORWARD TRUST
HARMO INDUSTRIES
YOUNG WORLD HOLIDAYS
I.M.I
NUCLEAR ELECTRIC
SOCIETY OF BRITISH GAS INDUSTRIES
M & B BREWERIES
OCEAN VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS
PLUMB LTD
HOSELOCK
BOEHM PORCELAIN
CHANNEL 4 TELIVISION
CORGI TOYS
YAGO HOLDINGS
THE WARMAN GROUP
BACOL CYLINDERS
EDWARD DAY & BAKER
NEWMAN TONKS - BRITTAN
WORSLEY HUGHES
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
VIDEOCRAFT
LIVE TV
LIVE TV ADVERTISING
ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN