Kurious Planet was created to showcase my work.
I grew up in a working-class background yet studied media production for five years and graduated from the University of Lincoln in 2008. Motivated by a passion for the art and a drive to succeed, I invested in equipment and sourced clients to build a portfolio and hone my skills, acquiring new ones the along away.
Having assisted on many varied projects and producing several of my own short productions, I'm familiar with all phases of the production processes, from pre-production to post-production.
I currently work for the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, creating videos that make a difference, from training staff to providing patients with critical information. It's a privilege working here, especially during the COVID pandemic when remote audiovisual solutions are in high demand; it fills me with a great sense of purpose. Please feel free to follow the preceding link to view the work we do.
It's been a long journey, and there's still a way to go.
Thank you for taking the time to visit Kurious Planet, and please feel free to browse the content available.
Showreel
Animations
Getting your vaccinations in pregnancy
A 2D animation created in After Effects to promote vaccinations in pregnancy. Hosted on the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust YouTube channel and internally on screens situated across all sites.
Fit to Fly animation slide
This is a short animation with no sound that was commissioned to on show digital screen across Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. It's aim is to encourage patient's to get vaccinated in good time before any trips abroad.
The Nth Domain
A trailer made using 3D animation software, Blender, to promote a Sci-Fi Horror novel.
Motion Graphics Course collaboration
This is a collaboration with fellow students on a Motion Graphics 12 week evening course with Escape Studios. My contribution is the camping scene at night.
We used Cinema 4D for this particular piece but we also covered advanced Adobe After Effects techniques.
Videography
OXCOM Clinic patient information video
An Oxfordshire based health care service, and part of Oxford University Hospitals Trust, that monitors people diagnosed with MGUS so any progression is detected and treated early.
I was the lead on this project, liasing with and coordinating healthcare professionals and actors to arrange shooting days and againing the appropriate clinical and corporate approval. I was largely involved with recording the footage and entirely responsible for the edit and creating the title graphics.
Put The Knife Down music video
A music video for Put The Knife Down song by artist, Shaun Mason. The lyrics raise awareness of the slippery slope of drug and knife crime performed in the folk music genre.
Thie visuals were story boarded by myself and the camera work and edit were all me too. The sound track was studio recorded and provided the basis to sync the visuals to.
Drive Rymans/ Tier 1 Driving
A series of tutorial videos to act as learning aids for U.K. practical driving exam. Demonstrates driving maneuvers among other things. Commissioned by driving independent driving instructor, Drive Rymans. Responsible for direction, recording, editing and graphics.
UPDATE: Since this series of YouTube videos was complete, the client has commissioned a further video package which consitutes part of an online course. These latest videos are not included here as it would be a conflict of interests considering they form part of paid product.
Ten Minute Trips (Globe Trotter TV feature)
Holiday videos commissioned by online travel channel, Globetrotter TV. Broadcast on Showcase, Sky channel 212.
Primarily provided edits for the company however I was also sent to some trips, including the Liguria region of Italy and Israel, as a camera operature and even as a presenter in one instance
Travel Active – Europa Park
Holiday video on the German theme park, Europa Park, for online travel channel, Globetrotter TV. Responsible for writing script and editing video and audio. Footage provided by Globetrotter.
Southam Through The Ages
A short heritage video documenting the historical sites of the UK town of Southam. Responsible for direction, filming and editing.
Independent Films
Feature length films I've worked on as a camera assistant.
Blade of the Assassin Trailer
Two assassins are forced to participate in a gladiatorial fight to death to save the life of their close friend - Revenge is a powerful weapon.
From the director of Creatures, Dawning of the Dead and Cute Little Buggers comes action packed revenge thriller Blade of the Assassin. With action and fights by Movieworks International, and fights using the Bujinkan Martial arts.
Invasion Planet Earth Trailer
After the death of his young daughter, Thomas Dunn is a broken man. When his wife falls pregnant again, he cannot believe their luck. However, his joy is short lived, as on the very same day, the people of Earth become plagued with terrifying visions of the end of the world. When a gigantic, all-consuming alien mothership appears in the sky and launches a ruthless attack on Earth’s cities, chaos and destruction follows! Tom must find the strength and wisdom to save his wife and unborn child. However, first he must confront a shocking truth. A truth which threatens the key to the survival of the human race The ultimate war for Planet earth is about to begin…