Dean Cassell

About

about me:..... Jobless UK citizen. Lived in England since birth. Graduated in photography at Salisbury College,UK 2004 with HND. Left college with A3 portfolio incorporating an assortment of 16 quality images. Amateur photographer without any professional specialism or assisting experience. Did however shadow a photographer at new<id make over studios in London whilst at college. Looking to gain entry into the photographic industry. A creative photographer with art college background. Honest,down-to-earth and reliable,with a friendly disposition and interest in forming good working relations. Like to place every effort into whatever I do,and am committed to quality. industry qualifications:..... 2002-04 Salisbury College,Department of Visual & Performance Arts,Salisbury,UK. BTEC HND in Art & Design(Photography route)Merit. Vocational Studies:. Computers & image technology. Practical use of equipment, materials & processes. Control of light in photography practice. Photographic finishing & presentation. 2000 University of Portsmouth,School of Art,Design & Media,Portsmouth,UK. Hampshire Access Course(HAVA)certificate in Photography 78%. key experience:..... At college I gained good technical knowledge of photography,and film types. Here is a summary of my photographic knowledge and practical experience. Digital Photography:.. Some use of photoshop for image manipulation and enhancement. Use of photoshop for production of CD cover/inlay material and artwork. Operating neg scanner in order to transfer images from camera film into photoshop. Carrying around and using versatile Fujifilm FinePix E550 digital compact for snapshots. Using FinePixViewer software for image manipulation and utilization. Cameras and Equipment:.. Handling and use of 35mm SLR(Minolta Dynax 7000i and 7D),medium format(Hasselblad)and large format cameras. Studio lighting techniques. Setting up and using tungsten lighting,electronic flash & elinchrom kits for studio and location shoots. Taking light meter readings. Film:.. Handling and loading medium format film confidently. Some experience of loading large format(5x4)and shooting polaroid film. Processing and Printing:.. Operating JOBO machine for C41 and E6 colour processing. Processing 35mm,120 and 5x4 film. Working in colour and b/w darkrooms,hand printing quality images onto photographic paper. Display and Presentation:.. A3 photographic portfolio incorporating 16 quality images,including portraiture, fashion,art,music,night photography and still life. Selection of bevel edged mounted images, in 12inch x 10inch transit box. Slide mounting. Working to Deadlines:.. Self-motivated and well organised person,with good eye for visual effect. achievements:..... Runner up in the 2002 PP/HASSELBLAD PEOPLE COMPETITION,where two of my pictures were published in Practical Photography magazine. Assisted work team with Roomset Project for one solid week,in order to create two quality 5x4 still images, concerning Peoples Perceptions. Exhibited work at Portsmouths Local Artists Exhibition 2002,and Salisbury Town Library 2004. personal:..... Interests: Keep fit. Licence: Full,clean,UK driving licence. Passport: Full valid passport. Health: Non-smoker. reference:..... Mr Ian Kent-Robinson,HND Course Leader,Department of Visual & Performance Arts(Photography Department),Salisbury College,Southampton Road,Salisbury,Wiltshire.SP1 2LW. E-mail: ian.kent-robinson@salisbury.ac.uk Telephone:(01722)344276