R. Martin Seddon

I've been involved in media production for many years having first trained as a photographer. For over ten years I part owned and ran a small graphics company producing large format printed exhibition panels for all manner of displays - including some for Brantwood!

Following that I went freelance, producing video for web and other use, photographs for all manner of purposes, and later, audio both for myself and clients. Most recently I made a short film for my local authority showing the results a woodland management grant that they made - using Dales Ponies to remove felled trees. I've also illustrated books, provided photographic records for Architects, recorded choirs and groups for CDs, etc.

Two years ago I became a part-time PhD student at the Ruskin Library and Research Centre at Lancaster University where I am research Ruskin's use of media. I'm hoping to be able to say how he would have used modern media had he had them available.

Although my involvement in this project is really only in documenting it, I am looking forward to working with everyone and producing a real-life article - rather than just a wordy report!