Interviews

Isobel and Helen

• Focus on performance element, not just about end result. Graphic approach, simple ideas, simple are the best.
• Use mundane objects, giving them new life, unexpected. Humour.
• Most proud of? The big inflatables because client fulfilled vision.
• Left and worked for different companies after uni. Both learnt different skills; one computer based, other more hands on with building. Had to go along with style of studio, enjoyed but was excited to do own work.
• Worked in own time on personal stuff, which developed into bigger projects.
• Kept in contact, similar way of thinking, left uni and did projects outside of work.
• ‘Can tell a bigger story with kinetics sometimes’ connects to the audience.
• For a project that was difficult - very ambitious, trial and error, set design makes every job very different, can’t have expectations of live result.
• Spent time building a portfolio, client based. No urgency to leave, enjoyed the jobs. Eventually made enough to leave.
• Working 3 months ahead, e.g. christmas stuff done by October.
• Play in studio then found home for it. Documents ideas for when the right person comes along.

Charlie Shephard

• overall tone of positivity is refreshing, playful nature. Creative energy. Impacted work - playful tones, about the ideas, light hearted, not polished. Acceptance of it not looking perfect.
• Inspirations: Rafael Rozendaal makes art using internet. Max Siedentopf. 44 flavours. Karl Toomy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hwwHe-05mg Its Nice That - shaped work to lead to getting job at Its Nice That. As student was inspired by colour, set design, playful, positive work that make people happy. 
• Would approach the project by keeping the design lo-fi and raw like the film.
• At uni always pushed against the conventional, so tutors never liked it.
• Understand what client wants and trust instincts. Sometimes have to gain trust to show the ideas are worth putting into. 
• Theres always bit of projects that you dislike, you have to take what you can from it and focus on the positives. 

Rafael Rozendaal

Max Siedentopf

 

 

44 Flavours

Karl Toomy

Dan Eatock

• Doesn’t like films because doesn’t feel apart of it. Not as much interpretation required in comparison something such as a novel as everything is already given. 
• Compares film to fire, waiting for it to change.
• For screening; should think about timing, e.g. at night?

How do these interviews help you form an idea of your future in the creative industry?

Find work then have projects outside with other creatives to develop. Trust instincts in the work you make.