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TASK_2

I’m looking into maybe getting some work with a company like

http://www.thisisbrandnew.com/

I don’t really want to work for another firm for long, but I really need to get a working knowledge of large firms as opposed to working in my room or hot desk offices.

Right now I’m really unprofessional. I’ve got a really out of date website, zero web presence, a shoddy hotmail account, no money, a stupid haircut, no business cards, no business address and an undefined business practice.

Currently I’m finding work around the leeds/Yorkshire area, though I’m getting a few jobs from London. The bulk of work in the UK will be in London. Though Sheffield has a big film scene and there is a big push in the creative industries in Yorkshire – see Steve Smith.

PEST.

Politically.

The UK seems like the best place for me to trade from, I know the Laws, speak the language and have almost all my contacts here.
The bulk of work is in London, though there is a drive to bring work to the North which could make staying here work well. London is expensive, Leeds is cheap. London is international, Leeds is almost provincial. Pros and cons.
Most work will come through online channels, and there is very little physical ephemera/ product so legally it is quite simple. I need to learn about tax – self employment etc, but at the moment don’t earn enough for that to be an issue.


Econoically.

See above.
There is local consumer demand in the short term, particularly for smaller companies, realistically though the work is in London or abroad. Despite that most work is online it is important to be in the right places and they are generally not in leeds.


Society.


The UK seems like one of the best places to be because society is relaxed here to controversy. Having said this many other countries are just as relaxed and offer great places to work. I understand British people and their tastes, which are obviously different than the European or American audiences. It seems like the UK is the best place to start and probably stay.

Technology.

Technology is very important, particularly software and computer power. Luckily I have most of the equipment that I need at home. The issue is cameras as the hire of cameras/lights/track/tripods is so expensive that any shoots are going to have to be very planned/limited. I’m going to look into some organisations such as

http://lumen.org.uk/

To hire equipment through.

Also places such as

http://www.ntileeds.co.uk/old-broadcasting-house/

http://www.umbrellacreative.co.uk/index.html

for office space and subsidised hire charges.

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TASK_1

I am called Rob. Currently I’d describe myself as a freelancer in motion graphics, editing and post, I’d like to work more on direction with the ultimate aim of becoming creative director for my/our own advertising/interactive arts firm. I’m also a fine artist, illustrator and musician.

I have a wide range of digital and analytical skills. These skills are necessary from the lowest level (i.e. mine) to the biggest companies. I don’t want to be a geek that sits in front of a machine all day. I reckon that learning all this stuff will be invaluable when it comes to directing projects. What is lacking from my skills portfolio is 3D design. I never learnt Maya properly, but I’m looking to invest some time into Cinema 4D or 3D studio Max.

I’m working toward setting up a company/collective, the idea being to make interesting/cutting edge immersive advertising and art. Such as

http://www.exyzt.org/

http://www.uva.co.uk/

http://www.sjavascript:void(0)agmeister.com/index.html

http://www.leoburnett.com/

http://www.blitzagency.com/

http://www.fallon.com



I’m currently in meetings with some old friends about setting up such a company/organisation. The trouble is working out exactly what it will do and how it will work.

The reason I wish to go into advertising is that although there has to be some element of logo/branding it is much more open that the pure art field. There is the money and need to create large exciting projects that can have a wide reaching and powerful impact.
Essentially I’d like to create projects that make your head spin and me a bit of money.