He gave the students many pointers from his hands on experience. Such as advice on making music videos, to working with a crew and a tip to always getting jobs: Always be nice to everyone. After his presentation we opened to floor to questions, here are a few excerpts:
Q• What inspired you to get into this industry?
A• That would be my passion for music and for film. And I guess this is how I merge them together. I've always dreamed of being in a band, but I can't sing or play any instruments so that wasn't going to happen!
Q• What piece of work are you most proud of, and why?
A• I am most proud of the series of Later… that I produced. I had a great office to come into every morning and I got to meet incredibly talented artistes from all around the world.
Q• What would be your dream artiste to make a music video for?
A• I think that would be Disclosure. Because they're young, modern and relevant. I think they’re really talented and I can't actually believe how they make such genius music yet they're so young!
Q• What was it like to be nominated for a Grammy?
A• Oh it was one of the proudest moments of my life! I remember it vividly. I was working for a huge architectural firm not too far from here in Bath. At that point I had drifted away from the film and music video industry. But my dad got a letter through the post (my mail still gets delivered to him) which he thought looked important. The letter had ‘Grammy Nominee’ typed onto it. I was so confused and excited all at the same time! Inside it said that I was nominated alongside Madonna for a music video that I had made quite a while back for an alternative country singer in America. Of course Madonna won, but I'm still incredibly proud of what I achieved.
Q• What inspired you to get into this industry?
A• That would be my passion for music and for film. And I guess this is how I merge them together. I've always dreamed of being in a band, but I can't sing or play any instruments so that wasn't going to happen!
Q• What piece of work are you most proud of, and why?
A• I am most proud of the series of Later… that I produced. I had a great office to come into every morning and I got to meet incredibly talented artistes from all around the world.
Q• What would be your dream artiste to make a music video for?
A• I think that would be Disclosure. Because they're young, modern and relevant. I think they’re really talented and I can't actually believe how they make such genius music yet they're so young!
Q• What was it like to be nominated for a Grammy?
A• Oh it was one of the proudest moments of my life! I remember it vividly. I was working for a huge architectural firm not too far from here in Bath. At that point I had drifted away from the film and music video industry. But my dad got a letter through the post (my mail still gets delivered to him) which he thought looked important. The letter had ‘Grammy Nominee’ typed onto it. I was so confused and excited all at the same time! Inside it said that I was nominated alongside Madonna for a music video that I had made quite a while back for an alternative country singer in America. Of course Madonna won, but I'm still incredibly proud of what I achieved.
