In recent years I have been part of Graham Kelly's GK Evolution team, as a vehicle designer and engineer on various TV and Film projects.
- Ready Player One
- Mission Impossible Fallout
- Terminator Dark Fate
- Infinite
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
- The Old Guard 2
- Citadel
- Formula One
As props can be highly detailed pieces of engineering with vehicles being particularly complex, a series of fundamental engineering rules must to be carefully considered when bringing them to life. So I work with the entire team to provide the very best design solutions.
When working on a project I feed data to and from all departments, providing a central source of information to everyone. Helping to project manage builds and help avoid miscommunication in a business where schedules are ever changing and time is key.
I help with everything from conceptual artwork to fully engineered cad data plus hands on support and assistance during each stage of the build. Whether it's modifications to something existing or a completely new build for a project set in the past, present or future.
My 30 years experience in Industrial Design and Mechanical Design Engineering, means I'm well placed to provide exciting concept ideas with the benefit of proven Product Design, Engineering and Manufacturing knowledge.
With a concept approved, I move onto detailed engineering design. I'm now in the world of accurate dimensions and material choices.
Once the detailed design has gained approval, all 3d data and drawings are produced then issued for manufacture. Parts and assemblies will now be made by the Action Vehicles department, Props and outside suppliers. Various materials and techniques are used from the traditional to the more advanced to bring the vehicle to life, ready for filming.
Working in this industry never gets old. As well as needing to call on your own skill set, you get to work with some amazingly talented people across all areas of film production. Working together on every aspect of the project, everyday is exciting and truly a school day.