They spent over a week in the boiling heat with some wonderful children creating a new film for the students. Whilst there, they became attached to the families they met, and all four boys gave an emotional farewell to their new friends.

Here is a sneak peek at some of the images they captured. For more information please click on the blog link…http://www.vegas2jaipur.co.uk/

Well done all – and well done www.philipejames.co.uk

It’s a year since Phil travelled to India for a charity project and here are a few of the images he captured which were also entered into awards. He was also lucky to be sponsored by Peartree rental for a Leaf Aptus Digital Back. He loved it so much he bought one as soon as he returned!

He has also got another project booked to shoot there in early May, so we’re excited to see the images he returns with this time.

See more of Phil’s work at www.philipejames.co.uk

We recently came across this wonderful company called Timbergram - who create bespoke screen printed wooden cards, and thought it would be great idea to create our own version for Christmas 2012. Phil created a winter themed Rorschach for the image, which was screen printed in one colour to resemble the ink blot style.

Hopefully all those that received will treasure their’s for more than Christmas.

Check out our making of video here https://vimeo.com/55940166

We had a fantastic evening celebrating with some wonderful photographers at this years Portrait Salon 12. Phil’s image of Cooper entitled ‘Boy’, made it through from the Taylor Wessing portrait prize entries, and was one of the images being simultaneously projected in London, Brighton, Leeds and Cardiff.

The Portrait Salon was set up by Carole Evans and James O’Jenkins and they describe it as a form of Salon des Refuses, showcasing the best of the rejected images from the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize. The event has had great support from sponsorship, funding and media promotion through both the Telegraph and BBC to name a few!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-20539566

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/face-time-taylor-wessing-portrait-prize-gives-exquisite-collection-of-images-a-new-lease-of-life-8317238.html

All in all an amazing achievement considering it is only in its second year.

Above are some pictures from the evening – you can grab your newspaper from Portrait Salon direct at http://portraitsalon.co.uk/2012  or following them on twitter @portrait_salon

Phil and Dave’s India project made it down to the last three in the Moving image section, and although they didn’t win best in category, to be chosen as one of the top three videos was a privilege in itself.

We had a great night and met up with lots of good friends – here is a selection of some of the uncensored images !

This is a great opportunity for a 3D Artist with retouching skills to join our growing team at Shadowplay in Cheltenham UK.

Responsibilities to include:
-  Modelling, shader-creation, lighting, rendering , compositing and all aspects of retouching from image prep, low and hi-res comps to final colour grading.
Working in both still and moving image, and confident in creating photo realistic imagery. You will be required to work from our offices in Cheltenham UK initially.

Artists should be experienced in the following software tools:
3ds Max. & Vray Essential, DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT

It would be an advantage should you have working knowledge in the following:
Photoshop
After Effects
Maya
Cinema 4D
Z-Brush Mudbox
Nuke

Email your CV’s through to aimee@shadowplay.co.uk

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

We’re looking for another new addition to the Shadowplay brood and are on the lookout for a talented video camera operator and editor to join our growing team.

Must have experience using DSLR’s and other video equipment, lighting and sound recording. Also needs a sound knowledge of Premiere Pro and Final Cut pro for editing. Experience in using After Effects is a benefit but not a definite requirement.

Send your CV’s and showreel through to aimee@shadowplay.co.uk

Here at Shadowplay we are always up for meeting new people, getting new young creatives in for work experience and internships and generally sharing our creativity! But a few weeks ago we had a lovely pair of students in from Balcarras School, who blew us away with their inspiration and eagerness to learn. We thought it would be great to share with you some of the fantastic work they created whilst with us at Shadowplay.

Thank you Ellie Fletcher and Lily Sey! You were awesome!

We’re pleased to welcome a newbie to the Shadowplay Team. Nick Tallents comes with a  1^st degree in multimedia, having dedicated the last few years to developing his motion graphics and CGI. He’ll be looking after all our CGI and Moving Image projects moving forward.

He’ll be popping along to see our lovely clients very soon!