Clients
Leeds Metropolitan University
A large bulk of my work comes from my time at University. Here I produced a large bulk of audio work as well as other projects in C++ Programming, Virtools and interactive media design. I was engaged with both standard course work as well as extra curicular and voluntary work.
During my time at university I was taught by and worked with industry names such asRay Russell, John Ainsworth and Big Finish Productions, Forward Russia and Dance To The Radio Records.
South Asian Arts - UK
In a collaboration with Leeds Met University and South Asian Arts – UK,
I worked as recording engineer for noted Indian classical musicians. I recorded 4 pieces, some group performances and some solo recordings.
SRG Unlimited
I have worked with SRG unlimited, mixing and producing the radio drama “That’ll be the Stardust” . The project is sanctioned by and based on a work by Ray Connolly and Lord David Puttnam.
The work is an hour-long radio play written by Tony Marshall and performed by a full original cast. I worked with the recording engineer Mark Tucker
WEB: Design and maintenance of the website for Audio Drama; That'll be the Stardust - www.thatllbethestardust.co.uk
Skull Branded Pirates
WEB: Design and maintenance of the website for Leeds Pirate Metal band Skull Branded Pirates - www.skullbrandedpirates.com
AUDIO: Vocal recording engineering, Drumming, Keyboards and Samples/Sound FX mixing for the album “The Legend of Salty Jim”.
Recording, mixing and mastering of all demos.
GRAPHICS: Promotional flyers, T-Shirt design, CD inlay and CD print design for the albums “The Legend of Salty Jim” and “A Small Sample of the Booty”.
D. Preston Productions (FPI) Freelance Work
I produce work for many small clients and for my own developmental portfolio. To this end I have set up my own home production studio (under the name of FPI Studios), complete with electronic drums, vocal recording capabilities, and 5.1 surround sound monitoring.
I have been monitoring live sound in churches for many years and have set-up stage sound and lighting for pantomimes and concert events.
I have produced graphics, logos and promotional materials for many organisations, including Liverpool schools, the Venture Scout movement and for Manchester Rag.