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 sold on). Next I purchased a 12" PowerBook G4 which is proving to be equally resilient (now used by my wife).

I currently work on a 13" MacBook Pro 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.