Where to begin!!!

Well, obviously I haven't blogged for about 20 months. "Once" was fantastic, met some amazingly talented people along the way. But it was time for me to move on, so I said bye to my Dublin family. 


Had some new headshot done:

Thanks Nicholas Dawkes : 

http://www.nicholasdawkesphotography.co.uk

Dublin

So it's been very quick and a bit of a stressful time but, it's official I start rehearsals for Once on Friday.

http://www.oncemusical.co.uk

Loads more to follow but check out the show website and find out what all the noise is about, opps that's STOMP marketing ...


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Back in the room

It's been a long time I know but a lot has been happening, more about that in the next few weeks.  First just finished work on a new feature for Bold Turtle, written by Matt pitt and directed by Gut Pitt.

Starring Alec Newman and featuring the legend that is Jack Shepherd, I play Steve ... the landlord ... I know it's either bent detectives, russian mafia or landlords at the moment.

Don't knock it. Watch this space for updates.


Okay another exciting development is that Groovesync Media is up and running

Now there are lots exciting things happening here, again watch this space.

I'm off to dance now ...

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The Coaly Tyne

It's a strange old job this actoring lark. We spend our days slogging away with castings, learning sides and trying to keep the tools sharp, but every now and then all the hard work pays of and you get the chance to work on a unique project.


Got a call from my wonderful agent Mia Thomson saying I had a meeting for a weeks workshop up in Newcastle, working on a new project "The Last Ship". It was for a casting director I've worked for before, and oh yeah and it was being written by Sting. You can imagine, one minute your playing Henry VIII and the next you auditioning for a bloke who wrote the sound track to your youth.

Did I mention the learning sides thing, half a rain forest came over the email, thankfully Rehearsal 2 on the ipad has saves me so much printing, fantastic app.

Long story short, recalled, got the gig playing Mickey. Up to Newcastle and the Live Theatre. 

Through the whole casting process I did catch myself thinking, holy crap .. that's Sting.

He and the producer Jeffery Seller had assemble an astounding creative team, Brian Yorkey on book, Rob Mathes as musical supervisor, his wonderful assistant Dan Lipton and the great Joe Mantello directing. Wonderful.

The cast wasn't half bad either, Emma Williams, Jimmy Nail, Val McLane and Julian Forsyth and those were just a few I hadn't worked with before. At this point I have to send shout out to Hal Fowler, GSA reunion and Mark Roper who played the Governor in Jailhouse Rock, fantastic to see you again boys.

The intensity of work was crazy, by 20:00 on the first day we had learned the show musically and by dinner time on day two we had table read the script and were getting down to cutting and rearranging. This sort of process is why I love what I do, everyone on the project working their arses off to see a fledgling project grow and take wing.

To be honest, during the week I'd occasionally look across the floor and see Sting just sitting there, riffin away on his guitar, WOW. 

Then the band turned up on day 3, Ira Coleman his current bass player, the astounding Kathryn Tickell on pipes and violin. Peter and Mike also joined the line up and the amazing Julian Sutton on squeezebox.

The week culminated in two "Script in Hand" development performances to an invite only audience. 

It worked! 

The story was clear and engaging, the songs soared and everyone was wrapped up in this story of love and struggle set against the backdrop of the Wallsend shipyard closure in the 1980's.

Where it goes from here, who knows, but what a privilege to have worked on it with such wonderful people.

the scenery on the way back wasn't half bad either,

Laters.

恭喜发财

Tony

I'll miss you.

Right Hand Watch.

Vodka and Gin on Tap

Tiny Towel

Huge Heart (many stents)

It Never Rains In Southern California

xxx

Ho Ho Ho

All shades of wrong!

Ho Ho Ho... Merry Christmas

Have a watch

This is a project that is dear to my heart:

Please watch, download and enjoy:

http://www.theworkers.org.uk/lets-work-together-the-video/

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T

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Tell The Story

I love a challenge, ask anyone, but when I was recently asked to shoot a wedding, I had nightmares.

I can walk on stage at Drury Lane in front of 3000 people without a shudder, sit behind a drum kit at The Albert Hall, (even with it's notoriously bad fold-back) and kick it, I can even walk out of my trailer, do 15 takes because of helicopter noise, and love every minute of it.

But ask me to shoot that "I DO" moment and I'm losing sleep for a week.

So how to cope?

I always like to start with a bit research and planning, in fact I love it. In this case meeting the couple, scouting the venue and having a chat with the registrar. Then it's time to have a long hard look in your tool bag and see where you're at. Learning new techniques and challenging yourself keeps you on point and your work fresh.

As an actor, your technique is the foundation on which everything else sits, you forget that at your peril, the same applies to photography. Media photography especially, requires you to adapt quickly to a constantly changing frame in low light conditions, you haven't got the luxury of metering everything as you would in the studio.

You need to understand your gear, what it can and can't do, and how to get the best from it in any situation. Understanding this frees you up and allows you to focus on the storytelling, as the day itself is a living thing; constantly changing and evolving, every bit as demanding as shooting on a film set.

The mantra has to be:

Trust your prep
Know your gear
Make a plan ... but always, always, be prepared to change it.

After all, who could have planned for a fire crew turning up before the happy couple could cut the cake?

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Thank You - Hin Pang

It's nice to able to report a good thing.

Yesterday I had a mentoring session with Canon UK's Hin Pang.

All arranged by Calumet, I was at first a bit reticent, can something free really be anything more than a chance for Calumet and Canon to sell me more stuff. To my surprise, it was fantastic. No selling from anyone.

I had booked it to chat about the video capabilities of my 5DmkII, but as I'm shooting a wedding next week, I decided to used my session to investigate Location Flash Photography.

I love a challenge; on a film set using available light or in the studio with my Elinchrom strobes, but using a Canon Speedlight on location has always seamed like a dark art to me. Of course, I understand the concepts of ambient light adjustment blah... blah... blah, but there is nothing like having an expert confirm and enhance your skills.

I was blown away as to just how versatile the Canon Speedlights are, they are not just for giving Aunty Mavis red-eye, they add a whole new level of creativity to location shooting.

So, again,

Thank you Hin Pang

... if you get the chance of a Canon mentoring session, I suggest you take it.

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Training

We spend 5 years...a life time, trying to achieve neutral. It's a journey ... Maybe it will never happen. but hang on ... it's going to be a fantasic ride.
Keep strong, hang on, it won't be long.

T
Xx

When Worlds Collide

Well I'm back in the land of the living after four days of night shoots, (can you say that? I know what I mean). One days filming left.

Wonderful experience, great story, great cast and crew, and great times. The Addicted is going to be fantastic, no spoilers here though, you'll have to wait for the official launch.

As is my way, not only am I playing Chris Hunter, I also managed to fit in production photographer as well...  again, can't release images yet.

The Addicted, coming soon to a blog near you.

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T

this isn't giving away too much ...

Canon 5D mkII

It's been about a 18 months since I upgraded to the new 5D mkII, last week I took the plunge and upgraded the firmware, thanks Canon Support. Well since then I have been overcome with the power of HD video. And the price of DSLR camera rigs. So, thanks to You Tube, TPP is embarking on a rig quest. Pictures, Videos and ... to follow

Laters,

BBC Comedy Proms

The power of music, comedy and genius

TPP in the papers

Hey all, 1st night shoot done, cracking shots!!

It's been a wonderful few days for Tim Parker Photography, not only have my press shots for The Landor Theatre's production of Ragtime - The Musical hit the local and national press, but I've had 2 photos of the Be The Change March published on the Sky News site.

Oh yeah and my images of Mysterious Skin are being used by The Drill Hall for the run 18, 19, 20 September. Book early, great show and tickets are going fast.

The Addicted

Principle photography begins today on a the new feature for Recoil Films. A lot of night shoots in my future but all is good. I'm playing Chis, a twisted rehab centre director. I can't say anymore because it would spoil the fun.

Great cast, great director, lets make a movie ...

Be The Change March, Brixton

Be The Change March, Brixton, a photo by photo_tim on Flickr.

Be The Change March, Brixton

Be The Change March, Brixton, a photo by photo_tim on Flickr.

St Catherine's Oratory shoot

St Catherine's Oratory shoot, a photo by photo_tim on Flickr.

Great Band, great guys and yes I'll say it great shoot.