James Gibb
My background has been in audio and in combining both audio technology and youth work, having spent the last four years
working in the Caley Centre, Stevenston as a Studio Technician for North Ayrshire Council. In this role I am responsible for the
maintenance of two recording studios, a rehearsal room and a digital music suite. I am also responsible for the development and
delivery of a variety of audio technology and music workshops as well as the coordination of staff and resources for these
workshops. Through my work I have developed the ability to coordinate both resources and personal to both a timetable and a
budget and to be able to engage young people within a structured programme.
I have a previous background in studio recording and live sound engineering working in a variety of different venues with a
variety of different acts. This can involve having to work with and negotiate with a wide mix of people and personalities often to a
tight schedule. I also have experience of audio technology course delivery via lecturing for James Watt College, both in the
Greenock campus and in Radio City in Kilburnie. I would describe the skills that I can bring to the group as experience, the
ability to work with others and organisational skills.
My area of individual concern within Get Connected is the construction, development and delivery of workshops mainly relating
to audio and the use of audio manipulation packages. This is done in close coordination with the video workshop development
and delivery as the two are often integrated within a programme. I also liaison with the marketing and promotion in ensuring that
the literature associated with Get Connected is technically correct.
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Jonathan Duployen
I have studied in the area of Music Technology for the past 4 years. Three years were spent at Forth Valley College where I
developed many skills related to music and video production.
I have learned how to record and mix music with several computer programs including Pro Tools, Cubase and Reason. Other
modules covered, - Business Planning, IT and communication skills, Music Analysis, the science of acoustics, microphone
techniques.
In addition to music I also acquired knowledge of Video Production techniques and Radio Broadcasting. During my time on the
course I filmed and edited two music videos using old style analogue linear editing equipment.
The relevant key skills I have are: Sound Engineering - Recording and Mixing, Video Production/Editing.
After college I progressed to 3rd year entry of Bsc Music Technology at Paisley University, where I am currently studying and on
track to achieving the degree. During the course I have developed prior knowledge of Video Production and Music Production.
I have worked on a further four video’s during this course, two of which are music videos, one is an interview and the other a
promotional video for a university course. I have taken part in all aspects of the process from planning and organising to filming
and editing. For the last couple years I have been building websites after teaching myself how and now have a good level of
experience.
My other skills which I have developed personally include the following - songwriting, the ability to play guitar and drums,
photography and editing / manipulation of images, artwork design for posters, CD’s and DVD’s, PC knowledge and Internet
researching.
My personal responsibilities are for the marketing of the project in the way of leaflet & website - design and development. I am
also responsible for the company logo’s and any necessary branding. I have relevant experience of these areas is detailed
above. I will also be involved as a workshop practitioner and feel that I am qualified to do so with my knowledge in the areas of
music and video production.
