www.paulburt.co.uk -- computers

Computing

photograph of my first Apple Macintosh system

In 1996 I purchased my first system based around and Apple Performa 6500 and two AppleVision AV monitors.

Keeping pace and becoming portable

Since then I have owned various Apple computers including the first generation of PowerMac G4, a PowerBook G3 and then two PowerBook G4s.

I find the versatility of portable computing far outweighs the power benefits of a desktop machine. My first 15" PowerBook G4 did excellent service, withstanding being transported over 30,000 miles in my motorcycle pannier and is still working perfectly (now used by my kids). Then I purchased a 12" PowerBook G4 which is proving to be equally resilient (now used by my wife).

I currently work on a black MacBook provided through my work.

Software Competencies

I have the following software competencies:

Adobe Photoshop –
I have taught all levels of Photoshop since 1997 and became an Adobe Certified Expert in 1998.
Adobe Illustrator –
Passed the Adobe Certified Expert exam in 2000 and have taught vector illustration modules.
Adobe Acrobat Professional –
High level of expertise surrounding the production and use of PDF including the addition of interactive navigation and form elements.
Adobe InDesign –
Used regularly on commercial design work and good knowledge of long document structuring efficiencies.
QuarkXPress –
I know this application ‘inside-out’ but have now moved to using InDesign.
Macromedia Director –
I have taught Director to advanced level (e.g. a group of students for six hours per week over an academic year). Confident hand-coding Lingo.
Macromedia Dreamweaver –
I would hope this site speaks for itself. Have focused on CSS structuring and accessibility. Had taught an advanced Dreamweaver evening course for two years.
Final Cut Pro –
Experience of this application since its introduction. Particular expertise in the motion graphics (i.e. the AfterEffects-like elements) aspects of the application.

Plus lots of other applications not worthy of individual mention. I also have experience of implementing one of the first UK OSX server-based networks in 1999.