I've tidied up the site and CV.
Also, a little off topic but, I've just returned from shooting a documentary on the phenomenon of 'hyper-parenting' and learned something really interesting during one of the interviews. This really only applies if you have a young child or know someone who does. Did you know that it's recommended that children under 2 years of age should receive no exposure to TV or any kind of moving display?
I had no idea! But according to this study it directly contributes to ADHD in later life. So the reason that your 7 month old is transfixed whilst watching his 'Baby Einstein' DVD is not because of the educational or developmental qualities of the film, it's actually because his brain is being shocked into coping with the changing colours, cuts, pans, zooms etc. So prolonged exposure turns 'real life' into something quite slow and boring; also reducing attention spans and impairing speech development. Apparently a baby gets far more education and useful stimulation from just playing with blocks or some finger food.
It's seems very informed and quite a logical study - worth mentioning if you're in the same boat as us. Sorry James, no more Baby Einstein for now!
All for now,
Luke
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Monday, 23 March 2009
Busy busy
I've added a kit list to the font page of my website www.lukepower.co.uk.
Things have been really busy and it looks like the rest of the year will be too, plenty of great film and TV is being made and the economic slow-down isn't having too much of an effect on my role....not so much of a gloat but more to say that I'm extremely extremely grateful. (I know that producers and ITV workers may have a very different view. Fingers crossed for everyone really.)
Briefly, here are some of the things I've been up to...
A children's Cornish language DVD.
Swindon library's promotional film staring the fabulous Paul Lavers.
A interview with historian James Moore for a worldwide Charles Darwin documentary for UKTV History in this country.
Recording brass band sections with Ralf McTell for an exciting new release.
A documentary following an avid lorry spotter.
...it's been quite a varied mix and looks set to get even more interesting as the year progresses.
Luke
Things have been really busy and it looks like the rest of the year will be too, plenty of great film and TV is being made and the economic slow-down isn't having too much of an effect on my role....not so much of a gloat but more to say that I'm extremely extremely grateful. (I know that producers and ITV workers may have a very different view. Fingers crossed for everyone really.)
Briefly, here are some of the things I've been up to...
A children's Cornish language DVD.
Swindon library's promotional film staring the fabulous Paul Lavers.
A interview with historian James Moore for a worldwide Charles Darwin documentary for UKTV History in this country.
Recording brass band sections with Ralf McTell for an exciting new release.
A documentary following an avid lorry spotter.
...it's been quite a varied mix and looks set to get even more interesting as the year progresses.
Luke
Monday, 2 February 2009
Getting the blues.....
Hi there,
I've recently completed a couple of recordings for Blues Connection - a fantastic four-piece band who gig regularly around the South West. Their recent work has been alongside a six-piece brass band; this makes for a magnificently grand sound and enhances an already tight and accomplished band.
For the recording of their album we revisited Sancreed Village Hall (the rock and roll capital of Kernow). Their original album was recorded here and the additional brass sections were to be recorded and added by me. The set-up involved dragging along my faithful PC so that I could use Cubase as a playback device for the players and also for recording. I set-up each project track in advance so that the mixing process was made easier down the line. Seven pairs of headphones were supplied to the brass boys and girls but, alas, no click track as the original recording was made live.
Mark Wilkin, world-class drummer and creator of the project, introduced me to a new friend, Mike:
Never ask a drummer to take a photograph!
I've recently completed a couple of recordings for Blues Connection - a fantastic four-piece band who gig regularly around the South West. Their recent work has been alongside a six-piece brass band; this makes for a magnificently grand sound and enhances an already tight and accomplished band.
For the recording of their album we revisited Sancreed Village Hall (the rock and roll capital of Kernow). Their original album was recorded here and the additional brass sections were to be recorded and added by me. The set-up involved dragging along my faithful PC so that I could use Cubase as a playback device for the players and also for recording. I set-up each project track in advance so that the mixing process was made easier down the line. Seven pairs of headphones were supplied to the brass boys and girls but, alas, no click track as the original recording was made live.
Mark Wilkin, world-class drummer and creator of the project, introduced me to a new friend, Mike:
Never ask a drummer to take a photograph!Mike is a binaural head; this basically means that he has a microphone in each of his ears. Binaural recording is a technique that tries to reproduce sound as we would hear it. In theory the sound waves reach the head, pass around it, and behave as they would do around a human head; the shape of Mike's ears also replicate our own external ear flaps and lobes.
The recorded brass sections needed very little tinkering - I added a little compression on some tracks and a very small amount of EQ. The rest of the mix was tidying up room noises and 'riding the faders' through each track to, hopefully, make the brass sound as if they were always there. I am really pleased with the results and they sound particularly magnificent through headphones.
On Saturday (31st Jan) we took the whole show on the road for a live performance. The results from the recording are a work in progress but I'm pleased to announce that Mike came along and lent me his ears for the evening... that's right, the whole gig was captured on just 2 channels. 'Mixing' the recording was a case of adjusting Mike's position and orientation. Preliminary listening back sounds good so far - hopefully a successful experiment!
Now, it would be a real tease not to add a sample of this fine production for your own listening pleasure. In fact I've gone one better and added an entire track for you to download. This is 'Cheap Sunglasses' from the album 'A Lighter Shade of Blues' - available via the Blues Connection website. Get it quick before my wrists are slapped!
Click the album cover below to download the mp3.
Luke
The recorded brass sections needed very little tinkering - I added a little compression on some tracks and a very small amount of EQ. The rest of the mix was tidying up room noises and 'riding the faders' through each track to, hopefully, make the brass sound as if they were always there. I am really pleased with the results and they sound particularly magnificent through headphones.
On Saturday (31st Jan) we took the whole show on the road for a live performance. The results from the recording are a work in progress but I'm pleased to announce that Mike came along and lent me his ears for the evening... that's right, the whole gig was captured on just 2 channels. 'Mixing' the recording was a case of adjusting Mike's position and orientation. Preliminary listening back sounds good so far - hopefully a successful experiment!
Now, it would be a real tease not to add a sample of this fine production for your own listening pleasure. In fact I've gone one better and added an entire track for you to download. This is 'Cheap Sunglasses' from the album 'A Lighter Shade of Blues' - available via the Blues Connection website. Get it quick before my wrists are slapped!
Click the album cover below to download the mp3.
Luke
Sunday, 11 January 2009
Re-designed website
My new website is up, please take a look!
www.lukepower.co.uk
Revamped CV to follow.
Luke
www.lukepower.co.uk
Revamped CV to follow.
Luke
Friday, 9 January 2009
New website on its way & Happy New Year!
I'm right in the midst of finishing a website re-design which I'd like to get launched ASAP before work gets too hectic - so to keep the blog ticking along nicely I've included a few magazine scans to keep you busy!
My face has appeared in 2 local glossy magazines in the past few weeks; firstly Cornwall Today and their coverage of the 2008 Cornish film fesitval:
Also Cornish World's article on 'Golden Brown', a super 16mm feature I was involved in during the summer..... remember the summer?!
Keep an eye out for the new site, it should be appearing early next week (that's it, I'm committed now). Happy New Year, I hope everyone is feeling refreshed and that any bouts of flu (the man variety or otherwise) subsides quickly!
Luke
My face has appeared in 2 local glossy magazines in the past few weeks; firstly Cornwall Today and their coverage of the 2008 Cornish film fesitval:
Also Cornish World's article on 'Golden Brown', a super 16mm feature I was involved in during the summer..... remember the summer?!
Keep an eye out for the new site, it should be appearing early next week (that's it, I'm committed now). Happy New Year, I hope everyone is feeling refreshed and that any bouts of flu (the man variety or otherwise) subsides quickly!
Luke
Friday, 5 December 2008
Stargazey Pie, Babies, Credit Crunch and Holiday Flat!
Things have been quite busy in the Power household - we now have a son! James was born 7 weeks ago; after 10 hours in a birthing pool Amy was transferred by ambulance to the local hospital where she was given every drug available (after doing so well with nothing) - James arrived another 12 hours later. Phew! I thoroughly recommend the experience to anyone... .honestly!! He's absolutely amazing and I'm pleased to say that he passed his hearing test at 2 weeks - maybe he'll take after his Dad and become a sound recordist?! Maybe not eh?
Well done Amy, I'm so proud of you. We made a beautiful little boy!!
On the work front things have been nice and busy but are dropping off towards Christmas as usual. I did a short doco at the local hospital (back there again!) - we explored the hospital experience from young people's perspectives. It was a real eye-opener and I've gained even more respect for the people who work in such a hectic environment. They gave up their time to talk with us and have obviously spent a lot of time considering how to soften the harsh, clinical environment of a hospital to put young people at ease.
Amongst other things I worked on a short film for the BBC's One Show. The film is part of a series looking at traditional and local foods. This particular example was for a dish called Stargazey Pie. I won't ruin the surprise but watch BBC One on Monday 8th and you'll understand the peculiar name. Mmmmm! (transmission times are subject to change).
I've yet to experience the effect of the credit crunch on our industry but I have heard stories of film funding being withdrawn. Its a worrying time. I'm hoping that (as in previous times of recession) people will turn to TV, film and entertainment as staying in becomes the new going out. There are plenty of local projects being discussed for the early new year which can only be a good thing. Fingers crossed.
And finally an advert! We have a small holiday flat available for rent in the town of Marazion in Cornwall. Marazion is famous as the home of St Michael's Mount and is a beautiful place to unwind. Visiting Cornwall off season gives a whole new perspective on this great part of the world. Marazion, Penzance and the Penwith area in particular have a unique rugged charm perfect for daytime coastal walks and cosy evenings in traditional pubs. The town is also home to many water sports and is the perfect place to sit and watch kite boarders and wind surfers.... or have a go yourself!
That's enough promotion for now. We've set some cheap winter rates at £250 per week to make things more affordable in these crazy times: Marazion holiday apartment
All for now,
Luke
Well done Amy, I'm so proud of you. We made a beautiful little boy!!
On the work front things have been nice and busy but are dropping off towards Christmas as usual. I did a short doco at the local hospital (back there again!) - we explored the hospital experience from young people's perspectives. It was a real eye-opener and I've gained even more respect for the people who work in such a hectic environment. They gave up their time to talk with us and have obviously spent a lot of time considering how to soften the harsh, clinical environment of a hospital to put young people at ease.
Amongst other things I worked on a short film for the BBC's One Show. The film is part of a series looking at traditional and local foods. This particular example was for a dish called Stargazey Pie. I won't ruin the surprise but watch BBC One on Monday 8th and you'll understand the peculiar name. Mmmmm! (transmission times are subject to change).
I've yet to experience the effect of the credit crunch on our industry but I have heard stories of film funding being withdrawn. Its a worrying time. I'm hoping that (as in previous times of recession) people will turn to TV, film and entertainment as staying in becomes the new going out. There are plenty of local projects being discussed for the early new year which can only be a good thing. Fingers crossed.
And finally an advert! We have a small holiday flat available for rent in the town of Marazion in Cornwall. Marazion is famous as the home of St Michael's Mount and is a beautiful place to unwind. Visiting Cornwall off season gives a whole new perspective on this great part of the world. Marazion, Penzance and the Penwith area in particular have a unique rugged charm perfect for daytime coastal walks and cosy evenings in traditional pubs. The town is also home to many water sports and is the perfect place to sit and watch kite boarders and wind surfers.... or have a go yourself!
That's enough promotion for now. We've set some cheap winter rates at £250 per week to make things more affordable in these crazy times: Marazion holiday apartment
All for now,
Luke
Monday, 10 November 2008
Dogbite!
This weekend saw the seventh annual Cornwall Film Festival. The event has grown considerably in a short space of time; the quality of the films were fantastic... as were the contributing professionals...
I attended the festival representing 'Dogbite Film Crew' - we are a complete crew for hire consisting of myself, Morgan Lowndes (DoP and Stedicam owner/operator, pictured on the right), and John Crooks (Gaffer, Camera Op and Jimmy Jib owner/operator, pictured on the left). The response to our display and drop-in workshop was fantastic and I'd like to thank everyone who came to visit us over the weekend.
We've worked together on many projects over the years and perform exceptionally well as a team. We created 'Dogbite' to offer a complete package to producers and directors who have a project in pre-production and are looking for a crew who know their stuff and can produce fantastic results.
email info@dogbitefilmcrew.com
Do you feel like you've just read an advert?!
Luke
I attended the festival representing 'Dogbite Film Crew' - we are a complete crew for hire consisting of myself, Morgan Lowndes (DoP and Stedicam owner/operator, pictured on the right), and John Crooks (Gaffer, Camera Op and Jimmy Jib owner/operator, pictured on the left). The response to our display and drop-in workshop was fantastic and I'd like to thank everyone who came to visit us over the weekend.
We've worked together on many projects over the years and perform exceptionally well as a team. We created 'Dogbite' to offer a complete package to producers and directors who have a project in pre-production and are looking for a crew who know their stuff and can produce fantastic results.
email info@dogbitefilmcrew.com
Do you feel like you've just read an advert?!
Luke
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