-- The Visual Mind --

 

An Introduction

I greatly enjoy photography and the process of film making; throughout the years, I have continuously learned more and more about the art of capturing images, not least from my father who sparked my interest in the first place. One particular aspect that has attracted my special attention: macrophotography.

I guess it’s as simple as the fact that the macro-range offers very unique possibilities which makes it so fascinating; after all, it is a world of its very own, quite narrow yet incredibly wide and open.

I love to capture architecture, plants or landscapes; whatever I perceive as visually appealing to me, I like to frame it up. Sometimes, I like to tell a little story to these images, so I combine the captured picture with writing, add a short inscription, or a little piece of poetry.

At some point, my interest in film making derived itself from photography; I like the idea of telling a story by seeing the words I write come to life as I work with cast and crew.

Throughout my time at Glasgow Clyde College, I was able to create my first projects I wrote and directed; I was very fortunate to have been able to use high quality, industry standard equipment to achieve these goals.

See below, a small overview of the projects I have been, or am still in some way involved in.

Projects

Current / Ongoing:

  • The Reminiscent Dream (On Hold)

  • The Appetite
    Role(s): Driver/runner, Assistant on Lighting, 2nd AC, BTS-Photographer, First Assistant Director (in chronological order, over several blocks).

Recent:

  • To Settle & Zur Ruhe (2021)
    (One minute and twenty Haiku film, MA Creative Media Practice)
    Role(s): Lyrics in English and German. Due to Covid-19 lockdown, I shot this film on my own, performing, and without a crew.
  • Bacchus (2020)
    (15 minute drama, 4th year, BA (Hons); directed by Kiana Schauff, produced by Maria Rita Quitadamo)
    Role: First Assistant Director.
  • Don't Come Back (2019)
    (Eight to ten minute assessment drama, 3rd year, BA (Hons); directed by Eilidh Grant, produced by Rhona Simpson)
    Role(s): Script Editor, Film Editor (incl., sound mix).
  • CDPI Documentary (2017 / 2018)
    (Twenty minute documentary for fablevision studios)
    Role(s): Film Editor, Camera Operator (additional coverage), Sound Design.
  • Into: Short Movie (2017) -- Winner of the 2020 Short Film Factory Contest
    (Twenty minute romantic short film; low budget, semi-independent, post-student/post-graduation; written/directed/produced by Luca Calone)
    Role(s): Senior Script Editor, Production Manager / First Assistant Director, Co-Producer (Post-Production).

  • ISOLANI (2017)
    (Professional, independent feature film; directed by R. Paul Wilson, produced by Lisa Hague)
    Role(s): Cross-department driver/runner, assistant on BTS (2nd week of 3).

  • A Dawn Passing (2017)
    (Two and half minute assessment drama; produced by Euan Martin)
    Role(s): Writer/Director, Film Editor, Music.

  • ENABLE Glasgow (2017)
    (A film project, shot for a Glasgow charity)
    Role(s): Camera Operator (1st Block of 1x Day), Producer / Production Manager, Floor Manager (2nd Block of 1x Day).

  • The Reminiscent Dream (2017)
    (Three minute assessment drama; produced by Aaron Young)
    Role(s): Writer/Director, Film Editor, Music.

  • The More I Stare (2016)
    (Short film;  director: Fraser Connell, writer/cinematographer/grade: Georgia Harris).
    Role:     Producer.

  • The Whispering in the Meadows (2016)
    (Music video, HND Creative Industries: Television).
    Role(s): Writer/Director, Editor, and vocals.

I like words because I can connect a visceral, profound meaning to them -- I suppose the same can be said of imagery, of course -- but for some reason, words are something beautiful; sometimes, it's simply fascinating how precise a single word can be.

I enjoy trying to find ways to express myself in few a words just as much as I enjoy using many. Having said that, words can lead to more: they can be drawn from the page, carefully arranged into motion, we capture them through a lens and project them onto a screen.
We create a photograph or record a clip or two, then weave it into a film. I have enjoyed writing very poetic content, I do however seek to expand my range.

As a highlight in second year (HND at GCC), for a week, I got to work as a runner on a professional, independent feature film, Isolani by R. Paul Wilson.

Featured Imagery

Below, I want to show a little bit of my work; these images are a mixture of different objects of interest, flowers and buildings. I have also included some BTS (ie, Behind the Scenes) of projects I have worked on.

Macrophotography

Evenlight & Nighttime

Architecture & Landscapes

Flowers & Plants

Portraits

Behind the Scenes (BTS-Stills)

Featured Film Projects

For film projects I have written and directed, please follow this link to my Vimeo-channel featuring my drama-based projects. See also, my current showreel.

Copyright © 2019 / 2025 Christopher J. H. & chrisjhWritings, incl, chrisjhPhotography and chrisjhProductions -- All Rights Reserved. Alle Rechte Vorbehalten. Some work featured, is Copyright © 2017 R. H. -- All Rights Reserved. Alle Rechte Vorbehalten.

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