Rachael Burns: Freelance developer and programmer of interactive media for galleries, museums and global visitor attractions | A portfolio of work i've completed for some of the galleries, museums and visitor attractions in the UK and internationally

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LATEST PROJECTS:

Museum of Liverpool
Liverpool, UK

This new museum located on the waterfront tells the story of Liverpool with diverse exhibits housed in a stunning building. The museum demonstrates Liverpool's unique contribution to the world and showcases popular culture while tackling social, historical and contemporary issues.

ROLE:
For Phase 3 of the museum opening, I created 4 multimedia exhibits, one of which contains 4 sub games. Two of these programs were also created as web versions to be used on the Museum of Liverpool's website.

This new museum located on the waterfront tells the story of Liverpool with diverse exhibits housed in a stunning building.
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Chopin Museum
Warsaw, Poland

This interactive multimedia museum is located in the center of Warsaw and is dedicated to the life and works of the composer Frederik Chopin. Each of the four floors of the palace is devoted to life and work of the composer from a different perspective.
RFID cards allow users explore a personalised museum experience in one of 8 languages.

ROLE:
I programmed the front end interaction of 17 different exhibits which linked to a pre-built CMS which handled the changing of languages and insertion of content.

This interactive multimedia museum is located in the center of Warsaw and is dedicated to the life and works of the composer Frederik Chopin.
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Little Company of
Mary Heritage Centre
Nottingham, UK

The Little Company of Mary was founded by Venerable Mary Potter in Nottingham on the 2nd July 1877. Recently a visitor centre to celebrate the life and works of Mary Potter opened in Nottingham. ROLE: For this permanent exhibition I programmed two pieces of touchscreen software. One based around audio and video content from various members of the Little Company of Mary around the world. The second concentrating more on the history of the company.

The Little Company of Mary was founded by Venerable Mary Potter in Nottingham on the 2nd July 1877.
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Hong Kong
Wetlands Park
Hong Kong, China

The Hong Kong Wetland Park comprises a 10,000 square meter large visitor centre, Wetland Interactive World, and a 60-hectare Wetland Reserve. Each piece of software was designed to draw the user into learning through mixed media in a visually interesting way. These interactive media includes gameplay scenarios, audio and video files. All are translated into four languages which could be changed by the user at any point. ROLE: I was solely responsible for programming ten different kiosk interactives for this world class tourism, educational and conservation facility.

The Hong Kong Wetland Park comprises a 10,000 square meter large visitor centre, Wetland Interactive World, and a 60-hectare Wetland Reserve.
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ABOUT:

Rachael Burns

I am a developer and programmer making interactive media predominantly for galleries, museums and global visitor attractions. I work in a variety of software packages and programming languages including Director Lingo, Flash AS2/AS3, Flash Animation, HTML, CSS and all associated programs.

I am constantly generating ideas for personal projects: interactive exhibitions, art projects and collaborations. I like to experiment with new technologies, combining arduino and electronics with my other passions, music, crafts and art. You can keep up to date with my scheming over at my blog.

I am always interested in hearing about potential new projects or collaborations so if you would like to consider me for any work or just talk to me about your project please do get in touch. I am based in Manchester, UK but available and eager to work Internationally.

+44 (0) 7738 740 220
contact@rachaelburns.co.uk
@rachael_burns

TESTIMONIALS:

"It's rare to find a talent that matches a personality - Rachael has a great positive / can do attitude and an amazing energy that matches her excellent skills in media design and development.
Add her talents as a photographer and you get someone who has a not only got a great eye for detail and composition but someone who consistently produces great work, is fun to be with and whose reliable too... looking forward to our next project."
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JAN FAULKNER
Creative Director
Haley Sharp Design
"Working with Rachael never fails to guarantee impressive results. Her knowledge and intuitive approach to functionality design - in addition to an experienced understanding of the production process - ensure that any project is successful and stress-free! Furthermore, the creativity and care that comes across in Rachael's work is highly valued and appreciated by colleagues and clients alike.

Rachael is an absolute pleasure to work with....my first choice on any multimedia project."
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HAYLEY SAULL
Producer
Patteran

"I was fortunate enough to work with Rachael on a number of projects in the past including Wimbledon LTA and The Arsenal Museum.
As hardware systems integrators we find ourselves working with Multimedia Developers regularly, Rachael's professional attitude, attention to detail and charming manor made her one of our favourites and one of the best to have on your team."
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BEN PRICE
Project Engineer
Electrosonic
"Rachael worked for Centre Screen as a multimedia developer for a number of years and we have continued to employ her since she became freelance. Rachael works to a very high standard and is always very efficient and professional.

A hearty recommendation!"
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DAVE POSELTHWAITE
Director
Centre Screen Productions

"Rachael is knowledgeable, capable and most importantly - reliable. She takes a brief and runs with it, checking in only when needed, and goes the extra mile to make sure the job gets done.
Her work is of a very high standard.I would recommend her without hesitation."
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LIBBY HOWARD
Director
Judge & Howard
"Rachael has completed several projects for me. She is professional in her approach to the briefs I have given her and and I have always been delighted by the results. I would have no hesitation in recommending her as a trustworthy and talented individual to work with.”
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STEVE HALLAM
Director
SEH Marcomms Ltd

"Rachael is a great person to bring to the team, who always delivers on time and has a great understanding for creative multimedia.”
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HEIDI POWELL
Producer
Centre Screen Productions
"I have had the pleasure of working with Rachael numerous times. We regularly use Rachael's expertise and skills. She is reliable, professional and great to work with.”
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GLYNN GODWIN
Digital Development Director
eMed Fusion

"I always look forward to working with Rachael.
Her skills and dedication always ensures the project runs a little more smoothly.

Her multimedia work is outstanding. She has an intuitive understanding of programming and problem solving, and her desire to getting the job done properly is second to none.

Rachael can contribute to a project from many angles – in addition to her multimedia skills, she's an excellent photographer and has a great eye for
detail and design aesthetics.

From previous experience working along side her, I can say in all confidence that she'll make a fantastic contribution to any project.”
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MARK PATERSON
Animator/Motionographer
Mark in Motion
"We’ve experienced Rachael as both a graduate trainee and a freelancer.

In both guises we’ve found her to be pleasant to work with and focussed on getting the job done. Whether that meant researching and creating definitive listings of Greater Manchester place names (not as easy as you’d expect), drawing up precise boundaries in illustrator on a interactive map project or fixing and securing the wiring on some of our kiosks Rachael has applied herself. A doer and completer.

She’s also Manchester’s last Director programmer standing. Recommended.”
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GEZ O'BRIEN
Director
Stardotstar

"We have worked with Rachael on a number of occasions and have been very satisfied with the quality of work produced."
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MARCUS CASTLE
Director
Mango Communications Ltd
"Rachel has helped me out with a couple of last minute jobs recently. She has delivered on time and her work is impeccable. Even with a tight deadline there is never a problem because she asks all the right questions at the beginning of the job.
Very reliable and professional."
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DAISY PATTISON
Systems Manager
Centre Screen Productions