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 (picture right).

Since then I have owned various Apple computers including the first generation of PowerMac G4, a PowerBook G3, a 15" PowerBook G4, a 12" PowerBook G4, a 13" MacBook and now have 15" MacBook Pro (through work) and a 27" iMac.

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. Passed the Adobe Certified Expert exam in 2012
QuarkXPress –
I knew v7 of this application ‘inside-out’ but have then 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.