Email

contact@jamesdalby.co.uk

James Dalby

 

 

Curriculum Vitae

 

Skills

 

I am an enthusiastic all-rounder who is used to working in a given team and under pressure.


I am experienced, competent and comfortable with working on set as well in the office.

 

Software

·       Mac & Windows

·       Photoshop CS5

·       After Effects CS5

·       After Effects CS5

·       Premier CS5

·       Final Cut Pro

·       Sony Vegas 10

·       Microsoft Office

·        Arduino

Hardware

·       Sony EX3

·       Sony Z1 & Z7

·       Panasonic P2

·       Canon 5D mk2

·       Sony Anycast

·       Lighting & sound Mixing boards

·       Arri, Dedo & Studio Lights

 

 

Qualifications

 

University of the West of England 2008 – 2011

2:1 - Media Practice BA Hons

 

Nailsea Technology & Media Arts College 2001 - 2008

A2 Levels in Media Studies, Photography and Drama

 

Misc

·       PASMA certified to erect Alloy Access Towers

·       ADAPT Level 2 Parkour Instructor

·       BSAC Sport Diver (35 metres)

 

Interests

 

In my spare time I love to build and invent things. I am interested in science, technology and how things work.
I'm also a very active person, I teach FreeRunning in schools, Scuba Dive, Ski and occasionally rest.

 

Employment History

 

ShootMedia July '09 – Present (freelance)
London based Production company.
Production Assistant, Lighting, 2nd Camera, After effects, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop.
I carry out various practical production & post production tasks that ensure the smooth running of the company as well keep clients happy. Clients include: FT, Barclays, Channel 4, BBC, ITV, AOL, NSPCC
www.shootmedia.co.uk

 

Disney Media March '12

Camera & Lighting for green screen.

Two 10 second adverts for Nivea Kids Sun Cream. To be broadcast on Disney XD over Easter as bumpers for 'Jake and the Neverland Pirates'.

 

Advertising Association Feb '12

2nd Camera for event coverage of LEAD 2012.

'An industry summit for those with a stake in the health of UK advertising'

Video online at: www.adassoc.org.uk

 

 

 
     

     
 

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Employment History (cont)

 

 

Driving Force Oc t '11 - Present

Producing educational films for newly launched driving BTEC as well as graphics for print, web and presentations. Also developing customer relationships through online & social media marketing.

 

INCA Fashion Feb '12

Film and Edit of a short promotional video for newly launched fashion web-store.

www.shopinca.com

 

Visit Bristol Feb '12

Production assistant for 'Discover Bristol' film, showcasing Bristol as an exciting tourist attraction. Online at www.visitbristol.co.uk

 

Mon'E'Hub Jan '12

2nd Camera and After Effects. A 40 second promotional video for new 'penny auction' e-commerce website.

www.monehub.com

 

Cabot Circus & Cirque Bijou Dec '11

Film and Edit of Circus & Pyrotechnic show in Cabot Circus shopping centre to celebrate the 2011 Bristol Christmas Lights grand switch-on.

www.vimeo.com/32773616

 

Kompany Malakhi Jan '10 Dec '11

A Physical Theatre, Dance and Movement company working mainly with young people across the UK. Teaching Freerunning to young people as well as integrating it as a performance piece combined with other art forms such as break dance & BMX.
www.kompanymalakhi.com

 

Rusty Squid Jan '11 Oct '11

Rusty Squid are a Bristol based collective of creative technologists.
Working with their Branding & Marketing team to promote them virally through multi-platform media. I also work with them as a General assistant and technician building various interactive electronics and animatronics. These currently include an interactive, motion sensing & face tracking window display for the M-Shed.
www.rustysquid.co.uk

 

Lovegrove Consulting Aug '11

General assistant plus Parkour model for high profile photography company.
Photos here: goo.gl/RTlq8

www.lovegroveconsulting.com

 

 
     

     
 

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Employment History (cont)

 

 

Rusty Squid / 'The Asbo Disco' – BoomTown Aug '11

Electronics & Fabrication of a large sign for BoomTown Fair Festival. This included electronics to make 40 light bulbs flash in an infinite circular sequence.

Video of it in action: youtu.be/IKos8U3g82k

 

LifeMedia August '11 - Present

Wedding and Events Photography & Videography and Post Production including Photoshop, After Effects (motion graphics) and editing for
www.lifemediauk.co.uk

 

Bon Jovi Tour Jun '11

Intern helping in many aspects of setting up and running the Bristol Bon Jovi concert 2011.

My duties included preparing the VIP area and dealing with 'VIP' ticket holders as well as assisting the rest of the team.

 

Bristol City of Sanctuary Jun '11

Steward at high profile event, celebrating Bristol's new status as a 'City of Sanctuary'. My duties included leading a procession through Bristol City Council building and Bristol Cathedral as well as generally ensuring the day ran according to plan.

 

Do Not Disturb May '11

'Physical Media Technician' for an installation spanning over 100m into Bristol's Redcliffe caves underneath Bristol. I designed and fabricated motion sensing DVD players which would project films onto the cave walls as an audience explored the caves.

Bit.ly/donotdisturb

 

North Somerset Council Every September since 2008

NOSCARS ('North-Somerset Oscars') young people's animation showcase event.

Lighting, Sound and video for Live young people's animation showcase & awards event.

 

Lovegrove Consulting March '10

General Assistant plus Soldering Technician for high profile photography company.
www.lovegroveconsulting.com