Video series: How to position yourself on screen
TweetOver 2020 more and more people have had to work from home. They’ve had to become comfortable with online communication. Methods such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams or other online networking platforms. This can be a little daunting if you’re not used to being in front of a camera. In this short series of blog posts, […]
Create with Canva for your social media
TweetDo you struggle to design amazing graphics for your social media?Does the idea of design, colour and fonts bring you out in a cold sweat? Creating eye catching, effective social media graphics that help you get more contacts and leads, can be a challenge One solution is Canva. Canva Canva is a basic online design […]
TV & film extra – a day in the life of
TweetHave you ever wanted to be in the movies? Have you wondered what it’s like to be on a film set? You can. By becoming a TV & film extra. Over the last few years, as well as making my own films, and working on some indie film sets, I’ve also done a little bit […]
How to be Creative
TweetHow to be Creative “Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while. That’s because they were able to connect experiences they’ve had and synthesise new things. […]
13 lessons I’ve learnt during my creative career
TweetI’ve worked in the creative industries for over 20 years. Here are 13 lessons I’ve learnt during that time. The Weather More often than not it will rain if you’re on a location photo or film shoot. On one shoot I did in Highgate, the rain was so torrential I had to use my photographic […]
The Colour Wheel – Simple Colour fundamentals
TweetUsing colour in your design is an important factor in how effective your project is. Understanding and using the Colour Wheel can really help increase that effectiveness. Primary Colours The first range of colours to understand are the Primary Colours: red, yellow and blue. Secondary Colours If you mix the primary colours together, you get […]
Best of Iconic Creative blog 1
TweetThe Best of Iconic Creative blog – Week 1 roundup Well, the first week of the 30 Day Blogging Challenge is done. Last time I tried it I managed to get to day 8. I’m almost there this time and hoping to go past that marker, this time. Hopefully you’ve found the posts interesting and […]
The Tao of Canva – using Canva for your small business
TweetThe Tao of Canva – using Canva for your small business Many small business owners struggle with design for their promotional needs, through budget issues and fear of design, colour fonts and so on. Not all professional designers like Canva for a variety of reasons, including it could be viewed as taking away work from […]
The little guide to mobile phone filming
TweetThe little guide to mobile phone filming Mobile phone video is becoming more and more important in helping us reach a wider audience. You may be wondering exactly what equipment you need to invest in to take advantage of this trend. I’ve put together a list of the basic things you might want to consider […]
Tips to improve your exhibition panel design
TweetExhibition panel design Are you a small business thinking about taking part in a trade show or an expo? Are you a larger company looking to upgrade your stand design for more impact? You’ve already spent a fortune on display materials, but they haven’t had the desired effect? Over the years I’ve worked on several […]
