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Here it is – in a nice, convenient list!
Complete portfolio rebuild using Astro static site generation with TailwindCSS for styling and Solid.JS for interactive components. Built with a unified content collection system serving as a single source of truth for portfolio, CV generation, and related metadata. Features custom WaveformPlayer component for audio playback, intelligent relational data linking (e.g., portfolio-details automatically displaying corresponding release information), PlacementHeap cards for structured placement showcase, and filterable ProjectList with dynamic tag system. Extensive TypeScript schemas for content validation across 15+ collection types. Optimized image serving via Astro's Picture/Image components. Deployed November 2024.
Even in ruins, we search for hope. In this short poem video, we journey with a priest navigating a desolate and lonely world, accompanied by Maggie Smith's hauntingly beautiful poem "Good Bones". Through desolation, he searches for fragments of beauty, proof that life's promise still lingers beneath the ashes.
Technical consultations for Aaron Brown for optimizing VEPro 7 CPU configuration with Cubase 13, KONTAKT 7, and BBC Symphony Orchestra. Provided guidance on CPU threading, instance setup, and performance optimization for orchestral template workflows. The client documented the complete setup process and tips in a comprehensive forum post.
Technical presentation on optimizing macOS and Windows systems for professional audio production, covering system diagnostics, performance bottlenecks, and practical optimization strategies
Helped with developing the underlying scripting and creating the virtual instruments for the Novella Blackwater - a complete toolkit of virtual instruments for scoring and songwriting. This is a mountainous range of sounds, taking inspiration from the homestead of Americana and contemporary Western cinema, with a modern approach and very versatile palette of sounds to suit multiple styles.
A hands-on film sound workshop introducing participants to the essential elements of audio in film: dialogue, sound effects, ambiences, and music. Participants discussed the importance and meaning of sound in film, explored the concept of hyperrealism in cinematic audio, and worked in small groups to record and design audio tracks for scenes using microphones and field recorders.
Visual identity redesign representing a shift from music-focused branding to a unified personal brand encompassing music composition, music technology, web development, and creative direction. The geometric mark retains its bold foundation while becoming intentionally abstract – a symbol that works equally well for audio work, code projects, and hybrid endeavors. Containerized in a rounded-square badge with a sophisticated color system featuring mint/teal accents. Comprehensive design system supporting portfolio, CV, technical projects, and all digital properties. Multiple variations (color, monochrome, inverted) ensure flexibility across diverse application contexts and platforms.
Comprehensive presentation on workflow optimization techniques for music production software, covering time management, automation, custom interfaces, and productivity enhancement strategies
Podcast conversation on the realities of copyright in music and film: how film composers work, which rights they hold, how to secure them in contracts, when third‑party works can be used, what 'work for hire' means, how remuneration is structured (including advances and back‑end), and how collective management organizations handle royalties.
Custom touchscreen control surface for music production, transitioning the template from deprecated Lemur software to open-stage-control. The project involved reverse engineering the existing Lemur template, implementing custom scripts for dynamic parameter mapping, and creating an open-source alternative that maintained all functionality while adding new features. Includes OSC message routing, custom widgets, and integration with DAW systems for real-time control of music production parameters.
Sound editing and audio post-production for the TV commercial "Bezpieczeństwo energetyczne Polski" (Poland's Energy Security) for Orlen, produced by MUFU Creative House.
Custom studio PC build and configuration for composer Paweł Górniak, featuring Intel Core i9-13900K processor and DDR5 RAM for high-performance audio production and scoring work.
Investigation and solution development for the floating playback issue in Logic Pro when used with Vienna Ensemble Pro (VEPro). This technical research identified the root cause and provided practical solutions for professional composers and audio engineers experiencing timing drift in their DAW setup.
A hands-on film sound workshop introducing participants to the essential elements of audio in film: dialogue, sound effects, ambiences, and music. Participants discussed the importance and meaning of sound in film, explored the concept of hyperrealism in cinematic audio, and worked in small groups to record and design audio tracks for scenes using microphones and field recorders.
Sound editing and re-recording mixing for the short film "Inflacja" (Inflation) directed by Michał Michalski and Marcin Lipski, produced by NOC Film. Responsible for all aspects of post-production sound, including dialogue editing, sound effects design, foley integration, and final mix. The film deals with economic and social themes, requiring a naturalistic yet emotionally impactful sound design approach.
Establishing a new professional studio for Chris Smith (PCAM), including complete hardware and software setup, system integration, and ongoing technical support.
ART-IFICIAL CONVERSING is a collaborative digital art cycle created with visual artist Natalia Salwa, focusing on communicating through our respective media and having "a conversation without words". Artists have a different way of communicating with the world. We think that languages, albeit very developed, are sometimes not enough to convey and describe emotions. That is why we decided to start a conversation using our respective mediums. One influences another, just like in a regular conversation. We wanted to converse using art and see how we perceive and understand the continuity of it and ideas within. We don't want to tell you what to think and what should be found in those conversations – that is for you to discover. The project was later displayed as a VR art installation in October 2021 in Lublin, Poland.
Original music for the VR installation of "ART-IFICIAL CONVERSING" by Adam Adams & Natalia Salwa, shown during WeFilm 2021.
A keyboard shortcut tool for purging samples from Kontakt instruments, as there are no native keyboard shortcuts for this task.
Technical assistant for the score of the documentary "Flooded Tombs of the Nile" directed by Katie Bauer Murdock for National Geographic Studios. Provided technical support including session preparation and management, cue sheet preparation, audio editing, and technical coordination for this archaeological documentary exploring ancient Egyptian tombs threatened by rising groundwater.
Original score for the TV series pilot "Powiedz Mi" directed by Miłosz Dzięciołowski and Dominik Mirecki, produced by Hydral.
A hands-on workshop focused on preparing effective music briefs for film and advertising. Participants learned about the key aspects of music’s role in storytelling, conveying emotion, and communicating intentions to a composer. The workshop included analysis of famous film scenes ("Casino", "Cast Away", "Shrek") with and without music, followed by practical group exercises on drafting sample briefs for commercial spots (Artis Loft Hotel, IBIS Styles Lublin).
A discussion session exploring the role, evolution, and history of music in film — from opera and silent cinema accompanists, through Hollywood’s golden era, jazz, pop, synths of the 80s, to contemporary trends and diversity. Participants learned about key milestones in film music history and best practices for collaborating with composers during film production.
Original score, sound design, and complete audio post-production for the short film "RES" by Rafał Karaś and Michał Ozimek. The score features leitmotifs for each character, blending orchestral elements with organic synthesizers and sound design. Released as an EP on major streaming platforms.
Technical assistant for the score of the documentary "Planet Earth: A Celebration" directed by Katie Bauer for the BBC Natural History Unit. Provided comprehensive technical support for score production, including session preparation and management, cue sheet preparation, audio editing, and technical coordination for this nature documentary narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
Technical assistant for the score of the documentary "Expedition Everest" directed by Katie Bauer for National Geographic Studios.
Original score and complete sound post-production for IBIS Styles Lublin hotel ad, by Pokój35.
Complete rebrand introducing a bold geometric mark – a stylized "A" constructed from clean lines and musical staff notation integration. Modern, scalable, and versatile across all applications from favicon to social media assets. Extended system includes Bandcamp artwork, minimalist variants, square marks for social avatars, and wallpaper designs. Shift from minimal text-based logo to strong geometric symbol representing forward momentum and musical structure. Monochromatic and color systems developed for digital and print use through 2023.
Personal portfolio website built with Jekyll static site generator, showcasing music production and web development projects. The site features custom Jekyll modules developed to meet specific design and functionality requirements. Styling implemented with modular Sass architecture, JavaScript enhancements for interactivity, and Git version control with automated deployment to GitHub Pages. Responsive design optimized for performance and accessibility across all devices.
Refactor of current Lemur template for James Everingham, inspired by Hans Zimmer touchscreen. The template is running on an Android "TV box", connected to a touch-capable monitor. Additional features were added, such as different styling for buttons, double-tap, "visibility toggle" system and more.
Technical engineer for the score of the documentary "Apollo: Missions to the Moon" directed by Tom Jennings. Provided technical support for score production, including session preparation and management, cue sheet preparation, audio editing, and technical coordination for this National Geographic documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
Original score for the short film "Zapoznałem się z Regulaminem" (I Have Read the Terms), a dark comedy thriller directed by Michał Ozimek and Rafał Karaś, produced by K.O.media. The film explores themes of privacy, surveillance, and the digital age through a satirical lens. The score blends electronic and organic elements to create an unsettling atmosphere that mirrors the protagonist's descent into paranoia.
Original score for the short film "Historia Jednego Listu" directed by Paula Jakubasik.
Original score for the short film "The Man in The Woods" directed by Lucy Steel.
Original score for the short film "The Controller" directed by Qing Zheng.
First complete visual identity system for Adam Adams Music. Logo design featuring the artist name integrated into a musical staff notation system – a clean, minimalist mark that visually represents the intersection of name and music. Extended to business cards, digital headers, and website assets across the 2016–2019 brand period. Monochromatic system with clean typography emphasizing professional presentation.
Original WordPress-based portfolio website showcasing music production and creative projects. Built on the StanleyWP theme with custom plugin integrations including Responsive Filterable Portfolio, Portfolio Gallery, and Social Icons for enhanced media presentation and interactivity. Site optimized with Autoptimize for performance caching and Cloudflare for content delivery. jQuery enhancements and Font Awesome/Glyphicons icon systems provide a polished user interface. The site served as the primary portfolio platform from late 2016 until migration to Jekyll in mid-2019.
Translation and localization work for "Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition" by Beamdog. Adjusted and proofread the original translation files from CD Projekt and translated new content added to the Enhanced Edition. The project involved maintaining consistency with the original translation while adapting new dialogue, items, and story elements for Polish players. Work included proofreading existing translations and ensuring the new content matched the tone and style of the classic RPG.