Below are some handy videos that will introduce you to the basics of photography that will help you take better photos for your portfolio:
Month: January 2019 (Page 1 of 2)
Here is a checklist to consider when starting out as self-employed:
- Do you have at least three months of living expenses saved up?
- Are you registered for self-assessment with HMRC?
- Do you have access to all the equipment you need?
- Have you set up your workspace safely and ergonomically?
- Do you have a separate bank account to store business cashflow?
- If you’ll be turning over £25,000+ do you have an accountant?
- Do you have a safe way to store all your work documents, backed-up and encrypted?
- Do you have all the appropriate insurance for your line of work? (most commonly public liability insurance, but specialists might need insurance tailored to their field)
- Do you have a workflow, routine, schedule or business plan to follow?
- Do you have your first job lined up?
Got through this? Then try looking at this survival guide from Bectu:
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For help filling out your tax see:
https://www.gov.uk/working-for-yourself
And some FAQ’s you may have (there will be plenty):
See below for the Scenic Artist Student Handbook
This is a helpful guide to costing up productions with prices for UK suppliers. It is always worth double checking prices directly with suppliers before you submit a costing to a client. Prices are Ex VAT.
Work up sheets are a perfect companion for tracking your current process to be used by colleagues or to remind yourself of processes and materials.
From the French “Trick of the eye” trompe l’oeil is and technique Scenic Artist use to enhance the theatricality of a set piece.
A simple trompe moulding:
A different technique utilizing tape to mask off areas:
A stunning look into the restoration of Stirling castles artwork,
For more of Niven’s work see the companies website:
https://nevinofedinburgh.co.uk/
Here is a step by step guide from Pierre Finkelstein:
The difference between loose leaf and transfer leaf:
How to apply loose Gold and Silver leaf:
How to to apply transfer leaf:
How to create a patina on your metal:
A handy PDF guide to Angle geometry: