I don’t know about you, but I feel there’s a real dark side to databases, the point where it gets unmanageable, and inputting more data is just going to take forever! Some of you know that I co-run a business networking group in Birmingham called Business Biscotti. I meet so many people through networking generally…
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Thinking Outside The Box – Unusual Percussion In Looper
I stumbled across this today on YouTube; a video in which composer Nathan Johnson talks about scoring for the movie Looper, and how rather than start the process with a melody and work around it, he actually started with percussion. And not just any type of percussion – he really thinks outside the box (or,…
Recent Client – Cornish Traditional Cottages
A couple of weeks ago I had an enquiry in from a video production company down in Cornwall, who wanted a voiceover for a video promoting Cornish Traditional Cottages for an online marketing campaign. Yesterday I received the finished article, and I have to say, I think it’s really swish indeed! Not purely for the…
Let There Be Light
I struggle in the mornings. I really do. I feel sluggish, I have cravings to constantly hit the snooze button several times. Essentially, as I’m sure you can gather, I’m not a morning person. Far more of a night owl. I also hate the winter. I hate the lack of proper daylight that streams in…
Focaccia – Using Your Loaf
It was my birthday last week, the big dreaded 3-0. Needless to say I wasn’t particularly looking forward to it; and the only thing I’d actually asked for as a present was Paul Hollywood’s ‘How To Bake’ recipe book! I love baking, and have done all sorts – and this was intended to get me…
Why Videos Go Viral?
In this very entertaining TED video from Kevin Allocca, ‘Trends Manager’ at YouTube, he sheds some light on what makes videos go viral, and the impact they can have. Some excellent and very interesting points!
Toying With My Voice – VO Job for JCB
I finally get to tell you about a job I voiced for JCB a while back, now it’s in full production – I got it sent to me a couple of weeks ago. It’s a new toy for their ‘On Site’ range (I have yet another coming out in the coming months too!). I played…
Andrew Stanton – The Clues To A Great Story
For the uninitiated, Andrew Stanton is a filmmaker with Disney Pixar, and is responsible for the likes of Wall-E, Finding Nemo, Toy Story 1,2,3, Monsters Inc et al; and I stumbled upon this TED video the other day as it really hits home about what good storytelling is about. He talks about how he helped…
Client – Voiceover For Album Promo – Fabio D’Andrea
I recently had a phone call from Fabio D’Andrea, a fantastic classical musician and composer who wanted a voiceover for a promo of his new album that’s just been released – Reflection. It was Classic FM’s album of the week no less, and I also have a copy and it truly is fantastic! Great to…
Happyslapped By A Flipper – A Lesson In Self-Awareness
This post is inspired by my efforts since January to get fitter, which has meant 3-times a week gymming and swimming. All has been going swimmingly (ahem) and I feel much much better for it. Long way to go, naturally, and it’s something that I treat as just a part of my life now, not…