Review from Nat Geo about the Talk in London

Ian Burton’s talk at the Adventure Travel Show was exactly what the event needed.

Burton’s knowledge of his subject matter is obvious to everyone, matched only by his enthusiasm for his job and passion for adventure filmmaking. The use of strategic videos within the presentation was a great touch – enlivening the audience to see and feel as if they were at Mount Asgard with the adventurous guerrilla filmmakers.

If I was to make one criticism of what was a splendid talk it would be in relation to the part where Burton played a clip recreating the sound of breaking ice under his feet while filming. It was an impressive moment in the talk, but a moment made slightly less memorable by the fact that Burton then went on to explain how the sound was made on his computer; far better for effect to leave the audience guessing about the origin of the sound for future talks perhaps, unless explicitly asked for.

This is nothing more than a minor criticism however of what was a very good talk, with the Aurora Borealis and the inspiring time-lapse sequence an excellent conclusion. It is easy to tell how well a talk such as this is received from the number of questions provoked by the audience afterwards – and with the audience wowed they couldn’t help but throw countless questions at Ian about this extraordinary adventure.

If you see the name Ian Burton at any film festivals or adventure shows in the future – be sure to head along, you will not be disappointed.

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The 'How to Win a Losing Battle' talk went down a storm at the adventure travel show in London this weekend, eyes were on stalks as Ian explained the intricate ways he filmed the stunning timelapses for the adventure film epic The Asgard Project from www.posingproductions.com

For info and to book Ian for your event, call Emma Ashcroft at www.sharronashcroft.com or 01422 883090