Unit 1D
Daniel Alexander
Daniel Alexander is a multi-award winning independent filmmaker, writer and director from the UK. He has made himself into a brand known for creating incredible visuals and has built an impressive list of clients. From the likes of Dapz to doing the promotion video for the Commonwealth Games. His Commonwealth Games production called We're from Birmingham has been televised by the BBC to over 1 billion viewers. His brand offers a large range of services film production, editing, grading, music videos, video mastering, workshops, and training.
I had the pleasure of attending his master class on DSLR camera, where he brought in his own broadcaster camera to show the class. It was clear to see that he enjoys and is remarkably knowledgeable about his field. It was inspiring to see a person of colour making it to the top of the field and has encouraged me to keep ongoing. It was also amazing seeing him on the mural painted in Birmingham to represent " 22 black artists that represent the grown talent in Birmingham."
Dr Neil Hillman
Dr Neil Hillman is a sound department specialist with over 83 credits to his name. He has worked on oscar-winning films such as Lincoln and mainstream success such as Pirates of the Caribbean. He has combined his degree from Aston University in Electronics with his love of sound to make an impressive career spanning over many decades. His consulting company under the Dr Neil umbrella is the most sought-after in the sound industry.
In the masterclass given by him, it was evident to see that he was an academic from the way he presented himself and his extensive knowledge about the matter of sound. For me, it was amazing to see that being having technical expertise gets you a long way in the film industry. It was possible to be both academic and creative at the same time as presented by Dr Neil Hillman.